Office of the Governor Georgia Press Releases

• Published on August 8, 2022 - 15:16 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Announces Program to Support Students Impacted by the Pandemic in Pursuit of Careers, Fulfill Critical ...

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a new program aimed at ensuring students negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to pursue successful careers while receiving a high-quality education. Through the Governors …

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• Published on August 5, 2022 - 18:54 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov Kemp: July Net Tax Revenues Up 2.5%

  Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the first month of FY 2023 totaled nearly $2.21 billion for an increase of $54.2 million, or 2.5 percent, over July 2021 (FY 22), when net tax collections approached $2.16 billion. The changes …

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• Published on August 4, 2022 - 15:45 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: GOP Governors Respond to Washington Democrats' Reckless Tax and Spending Proposals

  Atlanta, GA – Today, governors of the following states, led by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, united in providing a response to Democrats' reckless tax and spending proposals: Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama …

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• Published on August 4, 2022 - 15:45 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: AFB International to Create More than 100 New Jobs in Columbus

  Columbus, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that AFB International, a global manufacturer of pet food ingredients, will invest more than $79 million in a new facility in Columbus, Georgia, creating more than 100 new jobs in the next five years. …

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• Published on August 3, 2022 - 20:09 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks at Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in Athens

  Athens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Georgia’s tourism industry for attracting pre-pandemic levels of domestic visitors at the 2022 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Athens. Presented by Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the …

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• Published on August 3, 2022 - 18:15 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Appoints Judge Hamrick to State-wide Business Court

  Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp appointed William "Bill" Hamrick to serve as the State-wide Business Court judge. The State-wide Business Court provides specialized expertise in the adjudication of complex commercial cases, with an …

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• Published on August 3, 2022 - 14:17 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Extends Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency

  Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues. Governor Kemp …

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• Published on August 2, 2022 - 14:36 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and DHS Announce Statewide Campaign to Recruit More Foster Parents

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Candice Broce today announced a new statewide marketing campaign to help recruit and retain more foster parents for youth in state custody. " …

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• Published on August 1, 2022 - 21:57 GMT

  

  Read more about ICYMI: Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Help Prepare Students and Educators for Great Start to School Year

  Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been hard at work with education partners this summer. Through wise investments and policies that empower families while supporting teachers, students and faculty will …

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• Published on August 1, 2022 - 14:54 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Made Film & TV Productions Generate $4.4B for State in Yet Another Chart-Topping Year

  "When the pandemic struck, we worked hard in Georgia to communicate with our partners in the Georgia film, TV, and streaming industries,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Together, we forged a safe and appropriate path to allow the film industry to return …

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• Published on July 29, 2022 - 16:54 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Visit Henry County Teachers to Kick Off New School Year, Announce Statewide ...

  McDonough, Georgia – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ola High School in Henry County to share well wishes as teachers and faculty prepare to welcome kids back to school next week. During his address, Governor Kemp announced …

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• Published on July 28, 2022 - 22:18 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Reaches Milestone $25B Generated for Education in Georgia

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp is excited to announce the Georgia Lottery Corp. has raised $25 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have allowed thousands of Georgians to receive essential early …

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• Published on July 28, 2022 - 17:03 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Provides Update on Success of Teacher Pipeline Initiatives

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today provided an update on the success of his administration's teacher pipeline initiatives. "When I took office in 2019, I promised to put students and teachers first, and my administration has done just that …

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• Published on July 27, 2022 - 21:25 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: GOP Governors Respond to President Biden Taking Credit for Lower Gas Prices

  Atlanta, GA – Today, the governors of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas united in providing a response to President Biden's statement in which he celebrated the decline in gas prices in their respective states: " …

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• Published on July 20, 2022 - 20:00 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp, General Carden Announce SK Battery America to Become 'Work for Warriors' Partner

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp today joined Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden, Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Service Colonel (Ret.) Patricia Ross, Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, and SK Battery …

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• Published on July 20, 2022 - 14:02 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Copper Foil Manufacturer Denkai America to Locate New Manufacturing Facility, North American ...

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Denkai America, the only North American manufacturer of high-quality electrodeposited (ED) copper foil used in printed electronics, will locate its new manufacturing facility and North American …

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• Published on July 18, 2022 - 13:41 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Anduril Industries to Invest $60 Million, Create 180 New Jobs in Fulton County

  Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that specializes in building advanced technology for US and allied militaries, will invest $60 million in a new manufacturing and research facility …

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• Published on July 18, 2022 - 13:41 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Announces Appointment to Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he has appointed The Honorable Nora Polk to fill a vacancy on the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court. The vacancy was created by the resignation of The Honorable Linda Warren Hunter, …

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• Published on July 18, 2022 - 13:41 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Names 93 Board, Council, and Authority Appointments

  Georgia Ports Authority William D. McKnight, Philip Wilheit, Jr., and Joel O. Wooten were reappointed. Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Thomas Allen McCall is a grain and livestock farmer from Elbert, County, Georgia with over forty years of …

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• Published on July 18, 2022 - 13:41 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Rural Economic Development Strategy Yields Major Success, Seven Georgia Communities Rank Among Top ...

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp's rural economic development strategy is yielding major results for hardworking Georgians in communities all across the Peach State. In a recent ranking conducted by economic development and corporate real estate …

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