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Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
Brian Kemp is a husband, father, businessman, and public servant. On November 6, 2018, he was elected as Georgia's 83rd Governor, earning more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in state history.
Governor Kemp built his first business – Kemp Development and Construction Company – with a pick-up truck and a shovel. Over thirty years later, he is a successful entrepreneur with businesses and investments in banking, farming, timber, manufacturing, and real estate.
Kemp served on the Board of Suncrest Stone in Tifton as a Founding Director of First Madison Bank and St. Mary’s Hospital Board in Athens. From the backhoe to the board room, Governor Kemp understands how to successfully create jobs, grow companies, recruit start-ups, and make deals on the international stage while also providing opportunities for hundreds of hardworking Georgians.
Out of frustration with government, Brian Kemp ran for public office in the early 2000s.
In the State Senate, Kemp was instrumental in fighting to cut fees, taxes, and mandates on job creators and Georgia families. As Secretary of State, Kemp utilized technology and innovation to cut bureaucratic red tape, slash spending, and streamline government.
As Governor, Brian Kemp is fighting to make Georgia #1 for small business through regulatory reform. He will ensure that all parts of our state - including rural Georgia - have opportunities to grow and thrive. Kemp is fundamentally reforming state government, keeping our families safe, and always putting hardworking Georgians first.
Kemp is married to the former Marty Argo of Athens. They are the proud parents of three daughters – Jarrett, Lucy, and Amy Porter – and active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Recent News
Gov. Kemp Signs Combatting Human Trafficking and Supporting Victims
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, state and local leaders, and members of the GRACE Commission signed a package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law, including SB…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Supporting Military Veterans, Service Members and Spouses
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed a series of bills focused on improving recruitment and supporting veterans, military service…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Education System in Georgia
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed a comprehensive package of education…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and Affordability
Athens, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a sweeping package of legislation into law that will improve access…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces 41 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp April 19, 2024 announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board of Regents T. Dallas Smith will now serve as the Fifth…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Historic Tax Cut Package Into Law
Augusta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Members of the General Assembly, and local and state leaders, signed HB 1015 into law April 18, 2024 at a ceremony in Augusta - accelerating the largest state income tax cut…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Three New Rural Workforce Housing Grant Recipients
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp April 17, 2024 announced the third round of grant recipients from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. Totaling more than $6.3 million in infrastructure development, this new round of grants will…
Read More »Adjusted YTD Tax Revenues Down 4.3%
Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in March totaled $2.34 billion, for a decrease of $338.7 million or 12.6 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections approached a total of $2.68 billion for the…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: PrizePicks Announces 33,000-square-foot Headquarters in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in North America, will locate its new 33,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta. The company will invest $25 million in the new…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces 32 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 32 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. State Board of Pardons and Paroles Wayne Bennett served as the Sheriff of…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Department of Corrections Investigation Exposes Multi-State Criminal Enterprise
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that, in a continuing investigative effort between the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Gang Task Force, search and arrest warrants were…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced four judicial appointments, three to state courts and one to superior court. The Governor will appoint the Honorable Matthew Rollins to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, Matthew…
Read More »April Net Tax Revenues Down 16.5%
Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for April totaled $4.19 billion for a decrease of $829.5 million, or -16.5 percent, compared to April 2022, when net tax collections totaled $5.01 billion. Year-to-date, net tax…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Creating Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission
Savannah, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, district attorneys and solicitors-general, and other local and state leaders, signed Senate Bill 92 today, establishing the…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs FY24 Budget to Invest in Public Safety, Healthcare, the Workforce, and More
Ellabell, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group representatives, members of the General Assembly, state and local elected officials, and economic development partners from around the state, signed…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Healthcare Access, Supporting Healthcare Heroes, and Expanding Assistance to Expectant Mothers
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Community Health Commissioner Caylee Noggle, Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce, and…
Read More »Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb Confirmed as Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb will become the permanent Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after the Board of Juvenile Justice voted today to confirm her appointment. She had…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces First Round of This Year's Special Tax Refund
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the first round of surplus tax refund checks have been issued to Georgia filers. These refunds are a result of House Bill 162, passed by the…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Bolster and Maintain Top-Tier Workforce Talent in Georgia
Newnan, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, education and workforce development representatives, and other local and state leaders, signed multiple bills today at a…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Public Safety and Anti-Gang Legislation
Buford, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr, Colonel Chris Wright, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Mike Register, and members of the General…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Support Georgia Veterans
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed HB 414, SB 21, and HB 175 into law, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) Colonel Patricia Ross, Major General Tom Carden of…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Cutting Red Tape for Women-, Minority-, and Veteran-owned Businesses
Augusta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Soo Hong, Sen. Mike Hodges, local and state leaders, and representatives from the state’s business community, signed House Bill 128 into law today at a…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Support Georgia Agriculture
Bainbridge, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed two bills that strengthen Georgia's No. 1 industry at a ceremony in Bainbridge, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, members of the General Assembly,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Creative Home Ideas to Invest $15 Million in Liberty County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Creative Home Ideas, a YMF Company and design-house focused on home fashion, will create 70 new jobs and invest more than $15 million in a new distribution and light manufacturing…
Read More »March Net Tax Revenues Decline 3%
Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled almost $2.68 billion, for a decrease of nearly $83 million or -3 percent, compared to March 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.76 billion. Year-to-date,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Bills to Improve Literacy and Provide Resources for Safe and Healthy Learning Environments
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed several education bills into law in Savannah, including the Safe Schools Act (HB 147), SB 211, HB 538, HB 440, and SB 45. A key part of the governor's legislative agenda this year, the Safe…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Continuing First Lady Marty Kemp's Work to End Human Trafficking
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp today to sign Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) into law. The bill, which passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support, builds upon the…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Judicial Appointments
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of Brian Lake to the Superior Court of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Mark Anthony Scott; Jessica Martin…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Seohan Auto Georgia Announces 180 New Jobs in Liberty County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Seohan Auto Georgia, a developer and manufacturer of automobile parts, will create at least 180 new jobs and invest more than $72 million in a new manufacturing facility in Liberty…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Life Sciences Manufacturer Meissner to Create 1,700 Jobs in Athens-Clarke County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Meissner Corporation, an industry leader in advanced microfiltration and therapeutic manufacturing systems, will invest nearly $250 million in a new facility in Athens-Clarke County.…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Qcells Supplier to Invest $147 Million in Cartersville Manufacturing Facility
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia, Inc. (HAGA), a manufacturer of lightweight advanced materials for sustainable technology, will create more than 160 new jobs in the City of…
Read More »First Lady Marty Kemp Announces New Appointments to GRACE Commission
Atlanta, GA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp announced Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order increasing the membership of the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission by two seats and appointing four new…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Signs State Income Tax Refund Bill
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 162 into law yesterday, providing for a special state income tax refund for Georgians who filed returns in both the 2021 and 2022 taxable years. The AFY 2023 budget signed by Governor Kemp on…
Read More »February Net Tax Revenues Up 8.7%
Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for February totaled over $2.12 billion, for an increase of $169.3 million, or 8.7 percent, compared to February 2022, when net tax collections totaled roughly $1.95 billion.…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Supplier PHA to Create Over 400 Jobs in Chatham County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PHA, a global auto parts manufacturer that will supply the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County, will create 402 new jobs and invest more than $67 million in a new facility in Chatham…
Read More »Governor, First Lady Celebrate Georgia's Creative Community with Arts and Humanities Awards
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced the recipients of the 11th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and State Leaders Celebrate Rivian Day
Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, joined Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, legislative…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Sam's Club to Create 600 New Jobs at Douglas County Fulfillment Center
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sam’s Club will create 600 new jobs and invest more than $142 million in a new fulfillment center in Douglas County. “Georgia’s reliable infrastructure enables…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Judicial Circuits and State Courts
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointments to the following judicial posts: the Honorable Ryan Hope to the State Court of Clarke County, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Ethelyn Simpson;…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Sewon America Announces 740 New Jobs in Effingham County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Additional Broadband Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a second round of the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program (CPF) to expand high-speed internet service to unserved and underserved areas. The state expects to invest an additional $15 million…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Second Consecutive Record-breaking Year for Georgia Trade
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade for a second year in a row. In 2022,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Explore Georgia Unveil 2023 Official State Travel Guide
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today unveiled the 2023 Explore Georgia Official State Travel Guide. This free, annual publication is dedicated…
Read More »January Net Tax Revenues Up 1.1 Percent
Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for January totaled nearly $2.99 billion for an increase of $32.9 million, or 1.1 percent, compared to January 2022 when net tax collections totaled $2.95 billion. Year-to-date,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces 48 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment and re-appointment of 48 people to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Governor Kemp also recently appointed the following members of the Georgia General…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Seoyon E-HWA Joins Growing List of Hyundai Suppliers, Nearly Doubles Georgia Employment
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Seoyon E-HWA, a global auto parts supplier that manufactures both interior and exterior components, will create 740 new direct and indirect jobs and invest almost $76 million in a new…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Reach 3,000 Workers
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced SK Battery America (SKBA) has exceeded its hiring goal of 2,600 employees two years ahead of schedule for its two lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Commerce, Georgia. The…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Sustainable Building Materials Company to Invest $59 Million in Upson County
Gov. Kemp: Sustainable Building Materials Company to Invest $59 Million in Upson County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Green Georgia LLC, a sustainable building materials manufacturing company, will create over…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America to Open U.S. IT Center, Create 200 High-Tech Jobs in Roswell
Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America to Open U.S. IT Center, Create 200 High-Tech Jobs in Roswell Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SK Battery America (SKBA) will open a regional IT hub facility in Roswell, creating 200…
Read More »Governor Brian P. Kemp's 2023 State of the State Address
Governor Brian P. Kemp's 2023 State of the State Address Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Mayor Dickens, members of the judiciary,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2023-2024 General Assembly
"As we enter a session of importance for all Georgians, I'm proud to announce the dedicated public servants who will serve as my Floor Leaders," said Governor Kemp. "In my first term we passed historic budgets and bills that benefit hardworking…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Key Industries Sustain Momentum for State's Economic Development
“Georgia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family, and that starts with good jobs,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “These latest figures from the nation's top-ranked Department of Economic Development show that job creators…
Read More »Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5%
Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in December totaled nearly $3.21 billion, for an increase of $224.9 million, or 7.5 percent, compared to December 2021 when net tax…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Presents Budget Recommendations to General Assembly
Gov. Kemp Presents Budget Recommendations to General Assembly Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp presented his recommendations for the AFY 2023 and FY 2024 budgets to the General Assembly today via the annual Budget Report. The items…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create 2,500 New Jobs
Gov. Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create 2,500 New Jobs Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces New Communications Staff
Gov. Kemp Announces New Communications Staff Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following changes and addition to his communications office staff. Formerly serving as Deputy Director of Communications, Andrew Isenhour…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Longtime Kia and HMG Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Bulloch County
Gov. Kemp: Longtime Kia and HMG Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Bulloch County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Ecoplastic Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 456 new jobs and…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in 28 Counties
Gov. Kemp Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in 28 Counties Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced over $234 million in 29 preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the Capital…
Read More »Andersen Corporation's Renewal by Andersen to Open First Southeast Manufacturing Facility in Henry County
Andersen Corporation’s Renewal by Andersen to Open First Southeast Manufacturing Facility in Henry County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Renewal by Andersen, the full-service window replacement division of…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Agency Leadership Changes
Gov. Kemp Announces Agency Leadership Changes Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his selection of various agency and state office leaders that will take effect in the coming year. Dr. Dean Burke will resign his state…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Over 70 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Gov. Kemp Announces Over 70 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment and re-appointment of more than 70 individuals to the following state boards,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces New Judicial Appointments
Gov. Kemp Announces New Judicial Appointments Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: Jaletta Long Smith to the State Court of Gwinnett County, filling a vacancy created by the passage of…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Global Beauty Company Kiss USA to Create 395 New Jobs in Bryan County
Gov. Kemp: Global Beauty Company Kiss USA to Create 395 New Jobs in Bryan County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that KISS USA, a global beauty company, will create more than 395 new jobs and invest $121 million in a…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointment to Superior Court of Coweta Judicial Circuit
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointment to Superior Court of Coweta Judicial Circuit Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of the Honorable Erica L. Tisinger to the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit. She…
Read More »Georgia November Net Tax Revenues Down 0.1%
Georgia November Net Tax Revenues Down 0.1% Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in November totaled almost $2.29 billion for a decrease of $2.4 million, or -0.1 percent, compared to November 2021 when net tax…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Motor Group and SK On To Build EV Battery Facility in Bartow County
Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Motor Group and SK On To Build EV Battery Facility in Bartow County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment to Mountain Judicial Circuit
Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment to Mountain Judicial Circuit Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he has appointed William "Bill" Ray Oliver to the Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court, effective January…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: German Robotics Company to Locate Headquarters, Manufacturing in Cherokee County
Gov. Kemp: German Robotics Company to Locate Headquarters, Manufacturing in Cherokee County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Becker Robotic Equipment, a global cable and robotic machinery manufacturer specializing…
Read More »Gov. Kemp and TCSG Announce New College and Career Academies
Gov. Kemp and TCSG Announce New College and Career Academies Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved grants totaling $6 million in bond funds to…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Second Term Senior Staff
Gov. Kemp Announces Second Term Senior Staff Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following senior staff appointees for his second term: Current Chief of Staff Trey Kilpatrick, Executive Counsel David Dove, and Office…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Second Global Automotive Supplier for Hyundai Metaplant To Create 1,500 Jobs
Gov. Kemp: Second Global Automotive Supplier for Hyundai Metaplant To Create 1,500 Jobs Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, plans to invest $926…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointment to Georgia Ports Authority
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointment to Georgia Ports Authority Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Benjamin “Ben” J. Tarbutton, III to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). "Ben Tarbutton is one of…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Manufacturer Steves and Sons, Inc. to Invest Over $100 Million in Jackson County
Gov. Kemp: Manufacturer Steves & Sons, Inc. to Invest Over $100 Million in Jackson County Atlanta, GA – Gov. Brian P. Kemp today announced that Steves & Sons, Inc., a high volume and family-owned millwork manufacturer, will invest…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Celebrates Record First Quarter, $389.9M raised for HOPE and Pre-K
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Celebrates Record First Quarter, $389.9M raised for HOPE and Pre-K Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the Georgia Lottery Corporation’s most profitable first quarter since its inception in…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Leadership Appointments
Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Leadership Appointments Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Kevin Tanner will head the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), following Commissioner Judy…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Global Apparel Company to Build Manufacturing, Distribution Facility in Bryan Co.
Gov. Kemp: Global Apparel Company to Build Manufacturing, Distribution Facility in Bryan Co. Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Komar Brands, a global apparel company, will create 294 new jobs and invest $87 million in…
Read More »Governor Kemp and TCSG Announce Historic Apprenticeship Investment
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today announced $1 million in awards for the inaugural Registered Apprenticeships program as part of the High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI). These…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Electric Vertical Aircraft Manufacturing Company Archer to Create 1,000 Jobs in Covington
Gov. Kemp: Electric Vertical Aircraft Manufacturing Company Archer to Create 1,000 Jobs in Covington Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Archer Aviation Inc., an aerospace company advancing sustainable urban air…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Battery Manufacturer to Invest $2.57B, Create Over 700 Jobs in Coweta County
Gov. Kemp: Battery Manufacturer to Invest $2.57B, Create Over 700 Jobs in Coweta County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, will…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Norma Precision Inc. to Create 600 Jobs, Invest $60 Million in Bryan County
Gov. Kemp: Norma Precision Inc. to Create 600 Jobs, Invest $60 Million in Bryan County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Beretta Holding S.A., through its subsidiary Norma Precision Inc., will expand its footprint…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: October Net Tax Revenues Up 9.3%
Gov. Kemp: October Net Tax Revenues Up 9.3% Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $230.2 million, or 9.3 percent, compared to October of FY 2022 when net tax…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: First Hyundai Motor Group Supplier to Build Facility in Bulloch County
Gov. Kemp: First Hyundai Motor Group Supplier to Build Facility in Bulloch County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Joon Georgia, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 630 new jobs and invest $317…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, AG Carr Announce Indictment of 17 Alleged Gang Members Following Major, Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation
Gov. Kemp, AG Carr Announce Indictment of 17 Alleged Gang Members Following Major, Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by leaders of state…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Extends Gas Tax Suspension and Supply Chain State of Emergency Ahead of Looming Diesel Shortage
Gov. Kemp Extends Gas Tax Suspension and Supply Chain State of Emergency Ahead of Looming Diesel Shortage Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of the state motor fuel and…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Global Baking Company Grupo Bimbo to Build New Facility in Lowndes County
Gov. Kemp: Global Baking Company Grupo Bimbo to Build New Facility in Lowndes County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Grupo Bimbo, a leading global baking company, will invest over $200 million to build a second…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Supt. Woods Name Winners of Georgia Rise Award
Gov. Kemp, Supt. Woods Name Winners of Georgia Rise Award Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE)…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, DOAS Release Recommendations to Improve Small and Minority-Owned Business Access to State Procurement Process
Gov. Kemp, DOAS Release Recommendations to Improve Small and Minority-Owned Business Access to State Procurement Process Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) in announcing the…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: King's Hawaiian to Expand Hall County Bakery Operations, Invest $85 Million
Gov. Kemp: King's Hawaiian to Expand Hall County Bakery Operations, Invest $85 Million Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned, Hawaii-inspired food company King’s Hawaiian® will invest more than $85…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Over $4.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program
Gov. Kemp Announces Over $4.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal today announced the awards of 57 grants…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group Execs Break Ground at Georgia's Bryan County Megasite
Gov. Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group Execs Break Ground at Georgia's Bryan County Megasite Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair Euisun Chung and company officials, officially broke ground today…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: NewCold To Make Henry County's Single-largest Investment With State-of-the-Art Distribution Facility
Gov. Kemp: NewCold To Make Henry County's Single-largest Investment With State-of-the-Art Distribution Facility Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that NewCold, a global leader in automated storage and cold chain logistics,…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Rare Disease Advisory Council
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Rare Disease Advisory Council Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointments to the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council, created by House Bill 918. The Council is comprised of 16…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Commission on Civics Education
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Commission on Civics Education Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointments to the Georgia Commission on Civics Education. Created by Senate Bill 220, which Governor Kemp signed in…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: September Net Tax Revenues Up 9.9%
Gov. Kemp: September Net Tax Revenues Up 9.9% Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia’s September net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for an increase of $279.2 million, or 9.9 percent, compared to…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Extends Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency as Region Deals With Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Gov. Kemp Extends Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency as Region Deals With Aftermath of Hurricane Ian Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of state…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Named No. 1 for Business for Unprecedented 9th Year
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Named No. 1 for Business for Unprecedented 9th Year Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has been named by Area Development magazine as the No. 1 state for business for the ninth consecutive…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Emergency Management Officials Provide Update on Tropical Storm Ian Preparations
Gov. Kemp, Emergency Management Officials Provide Update on Tropical Storm Ian Preparations Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined state and local emergency management officials, local leaders, and others in Savannah to provide an…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Former Gov. Deal, and EPD Director Dunn Announce Historic Lake Lanier Water Agreement
Gov. Kemp, Former Gov. Deal, and EPD Director Dunn Announce Historic Lake Lanier Water Agreement Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp - joined by former Governor Nathan Deal; Environmental Protection Division Director Rick Dunn; local…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Ian
Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Ian Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today issued a State of Emergency order for all counties in Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Ian's impact later in the week. As the storm…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Emergency Management Officials to Activate State Operations Center Ahead of Tropical Storm Ian
Gov. Kemp, Emergency Management Officials to Activate State Operations Center Ahead of Tropical Storm Ian Atlanta, GA – In coordination with Director Chris Stallings of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS),…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Awards Over $30M in Second Round of Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Grants
Gov. Kemp Awards Over $30M in Second Round of Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Grants Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the second round of grant awards for housing initiatives across Georgia focused on fighting…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Global Agriscience Manufacturer to Invest $35M in Jasper County
Gov. Kemp: Global Agriscience Manufacturer to Invest $35M in Jasper County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Profile Products, a global agriscience technology manufacturer, will invest nearly $35 million to launch a…
Read More »ICYMI: Governor and First Lady Kemp Dedicate Funding to Statewide Causes, Extend Suspension of State Gas Tax, Tour Flood-Damaged Communities
ICYMI: Governor and First Lady Kemp Dedicate Funding to Statewide Causes, Extend Suspension of State Gas Tax, Tour Flood-Damaged Communities Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been hard at work ensuring funding…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia-based Troy Acoustics Expanding, Investing $40M in Thomas County
Gov. Kemp: Georgia-based Troy Acoustics Expanding, Investing $40M in Thomas County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based Troy Acoustics Corporation (TAC) will invest almost $40 million in a new…
Read More »Gov Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 8.5%
Gov Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 8.5% Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for August totaled nearly $2.31 billion for an increase of $180.4 million, or 8.5 percent, over August 2021 (FY 2022), when net tax…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Commercial Roofing Industry Leader to Expand in Georgia, Invest $146M in Lowndes County
Gov. Kemp: Commercial Roofing Industry Leader to Expand in Georgia, Invest $146M in Lowndes County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GAF Materials, a Standard Industries company and one of the largest roofing and…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces 63 Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Councils
Gov. Kemp Announces 63 Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Councils Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 63 appointments to various boards, commissions, and…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Extends Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency Ahead of Busy Travel Weekend
Gov. Kemp Extends Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency Ahead of Busy Travel Weekend Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of state taxes on motor and…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces $250M for Neighborhood-level Improvements Across Georgia
Gov. Kemp Announces $250M for Neighborhood-level Improvements Across Georgia Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the creation of a $250 million "Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities"…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Awards Over $62M to Address Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
Gov. Kemp Awards Over $62M to Address Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he is distributing over $62 million in awards to housing initiatives across Georgia focused on fighting…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Dedicates $100M to Strengthen Public Safety and Reinforce Local Law Enforcement
Gov. Kemp Dedicates $100M to Strengthen Public Safety and Reinforce Local Law Enforcement Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he will dedicate $100 million to address public safety concerns and the rise in violent crime…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp Provide Statement on Passing of Former First Lady Sandra Dunagan Deal
Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp Provide Statement on Passing of Former First Lady Sandra Dunagan Deal Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today provided the following statement on the passing of former first…
Read More »Gov. Kemp to Supercharge School-Based Health Center Program, Help Strengthen Healthcare Options for Families Across Georgia
Gov. Kemp to Supercharge School-Based Health Center Program, Help Strengthen Healthcare Options for Families Across Georgia Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he will dedicate $125 million to supercharge…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces $37.4 Million in GEER Funds to Address COVID-19 Learning Loss
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced over $37.4 million in Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds will be awarded to various organizations around the state to support learning recovery initiatives and programs as…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and DHS call on Georgians to Join Network of Community Responders, Help Meet the Needs of Georgia Families
Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce, and Promise686 CEO Andy Cook called on Georgia residents to mobilize and engage in an online platform where generous…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Korean Lithium-Ion Battery Recycler SungEel HiTech to Build First U.S. Recycling Facility, SungEel Recycling Park Georgia
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that lithium-ion battery recycler and raw materials provider SungEel Recycling Park Georgia, LLC., will locate its first U.S. recycling facility in Georgia. A subsidiary of the Korea-based…
Read More »Governor Kemp: Building Materials Manufacturer YKK AP America Expands Residential Window Production Capabilities with New Facility in Bibb County
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a technology-oriented manufacturer of commercial façade systems and residential windows and doors, will invest up to $125 million in an expansion…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Appoints Mike Register as New GBI Director
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of Michael "Mike" Register as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), pending approval by the Board of Public Safety. Register will step in to fill the vacancy…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Dedicates More Than $1 Billion for DHS to Provide Cash Assistance to Medicaid, SNAP, and/or TANF Recipients
Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he has dedicated more than $1 billion to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide cash assistance of up to $350 for active enrollees, which can also include $350 for anyone in…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Dedicates $240M for New Grant Program to Expand High-Speed Internet, Help Close Digital Divide
Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the investment of $240 million to support the continued expansion of high-speed internet services to Georgians. These funds will be made available through the Capital Projects Fund Grant…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Workwear Retailer Duluth Trading Company Creates More Than 300 New Jobs in Bartow County
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Duluth Trading Company, a casual wear, workwear, and accessory retailer for men and women, will build a new distribution and fulfillment facility in Adairsville. The new facility will…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Shatters Investment and Job Records in FY22
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that Georgia achieved another record year for economic development investments and job creation in the state…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: WebstaurantStore Expands Operations in Georgia, Creates 213 New Jobs in Bryan County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that WebstaurantStore, a supplier to food service professionals around the world, will construct a new distribution facility in Ellabell, Georgia. The new facility will create 213 new…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, Chancellor Perdue Announce Statewide Career Planning Resource Platform
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue today announced a new statewide career planning resource platform. Governor Kemp has awarded USG $650,000 from the Governors Emergency…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Announces Program to Support Students Impacted by the Pandemic in Pursuit of Careers, Fulfill Critical Workforce Need
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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and DHS Announce Statewide Campaign to Recruit More Foster Parents
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…
Read More »ICYMI: Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Help Prepare Students and Educators for Great Start to School Year
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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Made Film and TV Productions Generate $4.4B for State in Yet Another Chart-Topping Year
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Made Film and 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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Visit Henry County Teachers to Kick Off New School Year, Announce Statewide Back-to-School Supplement
Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp Visit Henry County Teachers to Kick Off New School Year, Announce Statewide Back-to-School Supplement McDonough, Georgia – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ola High School…
Read More »Gov. Kemp Provides Update on Success of Teacher Pipeline Initiatives
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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Reaches Milestone $25B Generated for Education in Georgia
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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: GOP Governors Respond to President Biden Taking Credit for Lower Gas Prices
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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Copper Foil Manufacturer Denkai America to Locate New Manufacturing Facility, North American Headquarters in Richmond County
Gov. Kemp: Copper Foil Manufacturer Denkai America to Locate New Manufacturing Facility, North American Headquarters in Richmond County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Denkai America, the only North American…
Read More »Gov. Kemp, General Carden Announce SK Battery America to Become 'Work for Warriors' Partner
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…
Read More »Gov. Kemp: Rural Economic Development Strategy Yields Major Success, Seven Georgia Communities Rank Among Top Performing in Nation
Gov. Kemp: Rural Economic Development Strategy Yields Major Success, Seven Georgia Communities Rank Among Top Performing in Nation Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp's rural economic development strategy is yielding major results for…
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