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Gov. Kemp: Shriners Children's Research Institute Coming to Atlanta

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
July 2, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shriners Children’s, a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system with locations across North America and a global reach, will… Read More

Gov. Kemp Nominates Frank O'Connell for Georgia Tax Court Chief Judge

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
July 1, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today nominated Frank O’Connell for appointment to the Chief Judge position of the newly-created Georgia Tax Court. The Court will bring improved efficiency in… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces $26.5M for Local Transportation Projects

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 24, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors today announced the approval of a record $26.5 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces Latest Workforce Housing Grant Awards

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 18, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today the latest round of grant awards for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling $6.5 million in infrastructure development and supporting 198… Read More

Governor Kemp Announces Second Round of Rural Site Development Grants

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 18, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today the second round of grants in the OneGeorgia Authority's Rural Site Development Initiative. This program enables Georgia’s rural communities to… Read More

Kemp: May Net Tax Revenues Up 9.1%; Adjusted YTD Up 0.2%

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 6, 2025
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled $2.69 billion, for an increase of $224 million, or 9.1%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections approached $2.47… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces Solicitor General, Superior Court, and State Court Appointments

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 2, 2025
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced three appointments. Elizabeth W. Torres will serve as the Solicitor General of Worth County, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of the… Read More

Gov. Kemp: Special Tax Refund Checks Begin Issuing This Week

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
June 2, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the state will begin issuing one-time, special tax refunds this week. The third round of such refunds… Read More

Gov. Kemp: Mercedes-Benz Establishing North American Headquarters, New Research and Development Hub in Metro Atlanta

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 22, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions.… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces 39 Appointments to Boards, Authorities and Commissions

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 16, 2025
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 39 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities and commissions. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Donald… Read More

Kemp: April Net Tax Revenues Down 5.8%; Adjusted YTD Down 0.6%

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 12, 2025
ATLANTA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April approached $3.73 billion, for a decrease of $230.4 million, or 5.8%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $3.96… Read More

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Make Georgia the Top State for Talent

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 12, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Speaker Jon Burns and members of the Georgia General Assembly, today signed four important pieces of legislation into law that build on his… Read More

Gov. Kemp Signs FY26 Budget - Providing Hurricane Helene Relief and Important Investments in Education, Healthcare, and Public Safety

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 9, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General… Read More

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Cutting Red Tape and Streamlining Government

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 9, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed SB 96 and HB 113 into law, streamlining government and… Read More

Gov. Kemp Signs Bills Modernizing and Improving Public Safety in Georgia

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
May 8, 2025
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and law enforcement officers, signed legislation improving and… Read More