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Published on July 22, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

First Lady Kemp and GBI Director Hosey Release Human Trafficking Awareness PSA, Highlighting the See Something, Send Something App

ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp and GBI Director Chris Hosey released a public service announcement highlighting the See Something, Send Something app available for download on Apple and Android devices. The State of Georgia is considered a major …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court and District Attorney Appointments

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: W. Michael Burnham to the Superior Court of the Southern Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Brian McDaniel …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 01:44 GMT

Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Take Effect

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. SB 556, signed by Governor Kemp in May, raises the maximum account …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 01:44 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Court of Appeals Appointment

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of the Honorable Brian K. Epps to the Georgia Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Brian M. Rickman. Judge Brian K. Epps has served as a Magistrate …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough. The multi …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 16:35 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Two New Agency Heads

ATLANTA – The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board today confirmed Governor Brian Kemp's nomination of Dr. Kirk Shook as Executive Director of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA). Dr. Shook succeeds Chris Wells who accepted …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 23:53 GMT

Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 23:53 GMT

June Net Tax Revenues Down 6.8% Due to Fuel Tax Suspension

ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s June net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $2.95 billion for a decrease of $215.1 million, or 6.8 percent, compared to Fiscal Year 2025 when net tax collections totaled $3.16 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 22:44 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces DCS Leadership Updates

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that current Department of Community Supervision (DCS) Commissioner Michael Nail will retire on October 1 of this year after more than 37 years of dedicated service to the state. As the first to lead the …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million for ten local projects across the state. With this latest round of grants …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

Gov. Kemp: Yancey Engineered Solutions Bringing 300 New Jobs to Crisp Co.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, creating 300 new jobs over the next several years in …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 15:14 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: the Honorable Debbie-Ann R. Rickman to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Shermela Williams …

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Published on June 23, 2026 - 01:18 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Activation at Great American State Fair

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the State of Georgia's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Georgia's activation will include …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

First Lady Kemp, Mayor Dickens, Connor Tomlinson Release World Cup Anti-Human Trafficking PSA

ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and advocate and Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star Connor Tomlinson rolled out an anti-human trafficking public service announcement, especially geared toward …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with representatives from the Georgia Department of …

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Published on June 15, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces Court of Appeals, Superior, and State Court Appointments

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: The Honorable Paige Reese Whitaker to the Georgia Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Benjamin A. Land to the Supreme Court of …

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Published on June 15, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

Gov. Kemp: Georgia Maintains Highest Possible Bond Ratings

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Georgia has again earned the highest possible credit ratings with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

Georgia Foster Children to Receive "Fostering the Future Accounts"

ATLANTA – Today, Georgia became one of the first states in the nation to ensure eligible foster children can benefit from the same tax-advantaged investment "Trump Accounts" created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as their peers, in addition to …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 01:49 GMT

Gov. Kemp Announces $26M for Local Transportation Projects

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors today approved $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans that will support 20 …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 01:49 GMT

Gov. Kemp: Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years. “Georgia attracts job …

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