Office of the Governor Georgia Press Releases

• Published on July 13, 2022 - 19:10 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Creates Small Business and Supplier Diversity Manager Position at the Department of Administrative ...

  ATLANTA, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today issued Executive Order 07.13.22.01, directing the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) to create the position of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Manager. "Small businesses are important to the …

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• Published on July 11, 2022 - 16:57 GMT

  

  Read more about June Net Tax Revenues Up 14.2 percent, FY 2022 Up 23 percent

  Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s June net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion for an increase of $354.2 million, or 14.2 percent, compared to June 2021, when net tax collections totaled $2.50 billion. For the fiscal year-ended June 30, 2022, net tax …

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• Published on July 11, 2022 - 13:54 GMT

  

  Read more about ICYMI: Governor Kemp Shares New Measures to Keep Georgians Safe, Ease Inflation Burden and Invest in Communities

  Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been hard at work to keep Georgians and our schools safe, to ease the burden of inflation on hardworking citizens, and to invest in communities through economic …

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• Published on July 1, 2022 - 13:24 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Signs Executive Orders Extending 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. In Executive …

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• Published on June 30, 2022 - 15:25 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Thanks Regent Waters for His Service, Appoints Patrick Jones to University System Board

  Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the resignation of Regent Don Waters and his appointment of Patrick Jones to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to fill the vacated seat representing the 1st Congressional District. …

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• Published on June 28, 2022 - 18:10 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Boston Scientific Expands Research Capabilities in Georgia with $62.5 Million Investment in Johns Creek

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Boston Scientific, a leading manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional medical specialties, will construct a new manufacturing and supply chain facility in Johns Creek. The $62.5 …

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• Published on June 28, 2022 - 16:36 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Applauds Ocmulgee EMC and Conexon Connect Partnership Announcement to Expand Broadband in Central ...

  Atlanta, GA – Ocmulgee EMC announced plans today to transform life for its members by partnering with Conexon Connect to provide access to reliable, affordable, high-speed fiber broadband service. "When I ran for Governor in 2018, I promised to bring …

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• Published on June 24, 2022 - 17:06 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Announces Healthcare Workforce Commission Appointees

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his 15 appointments to the newly-created Healthcare Workforce Commission. The commission was created by  Executive Order  to tackle the significant challenges facing the healthcare industry in hiring and …

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• Published on June 24, 2022 - 13:30 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Announces Two Appointments to Cobb Judicial Circuit Superior Court

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he has appointed Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Vic Reynolds and Deputy Attorney General Julie Adams Jacobs to fill two vacancies on the Cobb Judicial Circuit Superior Court. The …

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• Published on June 23, 2022 - 20:22 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Addresses Georgia School Safety & Homeland Security Conference

  Columbus, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp spoke to local and state public safety personnel, school resource officers (SROs), other law enforcement officers, emergency management personnel, teachers, school administration officials, and school counselors …

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• Published on June 23, 2022 - 15:01 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Award-Winning Georgia-Based Shoe Company Okabashi Brands Creates over 340 Jobs in Gwinnett County ...

  Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Okabashi Brands Inc., a Georgia-based shoe company, will create approximately 340 new jobs as they reinvest in their existing facility in Gwinnett County and grow. “Okabashi Brands reflects the true …

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• Published on June 21, 2022 - 13:25 GMT

  

  Read more about ICYMI: Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Work to Keep Communities Safe and Prospering

  Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have spent the past month working to ensure Georgia remains the best state in the nation to live, work, and raise a family through historic economic investments and …

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• Published on June 16, 2022 - 21:25 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp Announces Purchase of Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the purchase of a more than 1,100-acre economic development site in partnership between the State of Georgia and the Development Authority of Peach County. “Even after announcing the two largest projects …

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• Published on June 15, 2022 - 15:43 GMT

  

  Read more about ICYMI: Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit Is A Model for Bipartisan Public Safety Efforts

  ATLANTA, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today provided updated figures regarding the Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit's success since it was first established in April of 2021: 27,821 Vehicle Stops 655 DUI's 510 Reckless Driving Incidents 18,888 …

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• Published on June 13, 2022 - 17:24 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Industry-leading Vertical Farming Company to Put Down Roots in Newton County

  Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that 80 Acres Farms, an industry-leading vertical farming company, will create 150 new jobs in Newton County. The $120 million investment in Covington, Georgia, will help the company meet growing …

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• Published on June 13, 2022 - 16:00 GMT

  

  Read more about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Secures AAA Bond Rating in 2022

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

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• Published on June 8, 2022 - 16:01 GMT

  

  More about May Net Tax Revenues Up 1.6 percent

  Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for May totaled almost $2.70 billion, for an increase of $41.8 million, or 1.6 percent, compared to May 2021, when net tax collections approached $2.66 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections …

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• Published on June 3, 2022 - 14:55 GMT

  

  More about Gov. Kemp Appoints New Chair of State Elections Board

  Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that William S. Duffey, Jr. has been appointed as the new Chair of the State Elections Board. "Judge Duffey has been involved in complex litigation for decades, both as a lawyer and a judge,"  …

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• Published on May 31, 2022 - 12:32 GMT

  

  More about Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp Provide Statement on Passing of Former First Lady Betty Foy Sanders

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today provided the following statement on the passing of former first lady, Betty Foy Sanders: "Marty, the girls, and I were saddened to learn of Mrs. Betty Foy Sanders' passing,…

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• Published on May 27, 2022 - 19:34 GMT

  

  More about Gov. Kemp, Fellow Governors Call on Biden Administration to Take Further Action on Formula Shortage

  Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has joined 18 other governors in calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate, decisive action to ease the strain parents are experiencing due to the nationwide baby formula shortage. The coalition sent a …

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