Governor of Georgia
Recent News About Governor of Georgia
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Georgia leaders plan visit to guardsmen stationed at Texas border
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced plans for a command visit to the Georgia National Guard Task Force at the U.S. Southern Border in Texas.
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Chris Harvey named executive director by Georgia POST Council
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.
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Georgia POST Council appoints Chris Harvey as executive director
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.
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Georgia updates permit suspension allowing new agricultural withdrawals
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced a significant update by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regarding agricultural water withdrawal permits in parts of the Lower Flint and Chattahoochee River Basins.
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Georgia launches high demand career list for workforce alignment
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the State Workforce Development Board has approved Georgia's High Demand Career List.
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Gov. Kemp announces new commission on career pathways
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the creation of a commission aimed at enhancing educational pathways leading to high-demand careers.
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Georgia sees modest rise in November's net tax revenues
The State of Georgia reported an increase in net tax collections for November, totaling approximately $2.38 billion.
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Governor Kemp announces rural workforce housing grants totaling over $5 million
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a new round of grants for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, allocating over $5 million to support infrastructure development and create 140 housing units across three communities in Georgia.
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Jody Barrow appointed executive secretary of Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Governor Brian Kemp has announced the appointment of Dr. Jody Barrow as the new Executive Secretary of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
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Kemp announces rural site development grants totaling $9.3 million
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the first recipients of the OneGeorgia Authority's Rural Site Development Initiative grant.
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Irving Tissue expands Macon facility with $600 million investment
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Irving Tissue plans to expand its Macon facility with an investment of nearly $600 million, creating at least 100 new jobs.
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Governor Kemp announces multiple judicial appointments across Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced several judicial appointments, filling vacancies across various courts in Georgia.
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GreenBox Systems invests $144 million in Jackson distribution center
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that GreenBox Systems LLC will invest $144 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson, Georgia.
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Georgia reports drop in October tax revenues due to various factors
The State of Georgia reported a decline in net tax collections for October, totaling $2.53 billion, which represents a decrease of $89.7 million or 3.4% compared to the same period in FY 2024 when collections were $2.62 billion.
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Georgia allocates $100M disaster relief fund after Hurricane Helene
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has approved a proposal to redirect $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority (GDA).
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Solarcycle accelerates expansion plans for Polk County operation
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that SOLARCYCLE, a solar recycling company, is accelerating its expansion in Polk County, Georgia.
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TMC Transformers announces new manufacturing facility bringing jobs to Burke County
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc., a manufacturer of dry-type transformers, will expand its operations in Georgia. The company plans to invest over $15.3 million in a new manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, Burke County, creating at least 110 jobs over the next five years.
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AIG to expand with new innovation hub in DeKalb County
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG) will establish a new innovation hub in DeKalb County, Georgia. This expansion is set to triple AIG's current office space in the Atlanta area and create over 600 new jobs within five years.
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Georgia plans third special tax refund amid economic challenges
Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, has announced a plan to issue a third special tax rebate to Georgia taxpayers. This initiative aims to return over $1 billion through one-time refunds similar to previous ones: $250 for single filers, $375 for head-of-household filers, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.
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Georgia reports a decrease in September tax revenues
The State of Georgia reported a decline in net tax collections for September, totaling approximately $3.21 billion. This marks a decrease of $91.2 million, or 2.8%, compared to the same month in fiscal year 2024 when collections were nearly $3.3 billion. Despite this monthly drop, year-to-date net tax revenue collections reached about $8.11 billion, showing an increase of $29.5 million, or 0.4%, over September 2023's figure of roughly $8.08 billion.