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Duracell chooses Atlanta for global R&D headquarters creating over 100 jobs

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Duracell will establish its new Global Headquarters for Research and Development at Science Square in Atlanta, Georgia.

By ATL Standard | Feb 19, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

By ATL Standard | Feb 18, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Feb 17, 2025

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Atlanta: Feb. 16-22

By ATL Standard | Feb 17, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this week.

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Georgia sees record export growth outpacing national average

By ATL Standard | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced that Georgia's exports exceeded $53.1 billion, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year and surpassing the national average...

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Feb 13, 2025

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 11 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Governor Kemp appoints Josh Lamb as director of GEMA/HS

By ATL Standard | Feb 12, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Josh Lamb as the new director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS).

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Kemp appoints new state court judge and county solicitor

By ATL Standard | Feb 11, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the appointment of Mason Rountree to the Paulding County State Court and Melissa Poole as the Solicitor General of Long County.

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Government event this week in City of Atlanta: Feb. 9-15

By ATL Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this week.

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Georgia sees marginal rise in January's tax revenues

By ATL Standard | Feb 7, 2025

The State of Georgia reported a slight increase in net tax collections for January, totaling over $3.05 billion.

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Georgia confirms two new measles cases in metro Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Feb 7, 2025

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two new measles cases in unvaccinated residents of metro Atlanta.

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Governor Kemp announces new executive counsel appointments

By ATL Standard | Feb 4, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced changes to his legal team, following the departure of Kristyn Long from her role as Executive Counsel.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Feb 3, 2025

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in City of Atlanta: Feb. 2-8

By ATL Standard | Feb 3, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this week.

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PBS Aerospace invests $20M for HQ expansion creating jobs in metro Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Feb 3, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that PBS Aerospace will establish its North American headquarters in Roswell, Georgia.

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Government events this February in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Jan 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this month.

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Governor Kemp announces tort reform plan with wide-ranging support

By ATL Standard | Jan 31, 2025

Governor Brian Kemp has announced a plan aimed at reforming tort laws and stabilizing insurance costs in Georgia.

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Kemp unveils tort reform plan aimed at stabilizing insurance costs

By ATL Standard | Jan 30, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has introduced a tort reform package aimed at stabilizing insurance costs and promoting fairness in the state's legal system.

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Georgia launches EMS training program for human trafficking prevention

By ATL Standard | Jan 30, 2025

The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma, in collaboration with Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, has introduced a voluntary training program for EMS personnel to identify potential victims of human trafficking.