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Gov. Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
November 1, 2024
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development… Read More

Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE Accelerates Plans for Polk County Operation

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 31, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet increasing demand… Read More

Gov. Kemp: TMC Transformers to Bring 110 Jobs, New Manufacturing Facility To Burke County

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 24, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc. (TMC), an international dry-type transformers manufacturer for a wide range of industrial applications, will expand… Read More

Gov. Kemp: New AIG Office Hub to Create 600 Metro Atlanta Jobs

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 23, 2024
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading global insurance company, will establish a new innovation hub in DeKalb County. The… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces Plans for Third Special Tax Refund for Hardworking Georgians

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 22, 2024
ATLANTA, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, today announced… Read More

September Tax Revenues Down 2.8%

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 11, 2024
Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September approached $3.21 billion, for a decrease of $91.2 million, or 2.8%, compared to FY 2024 when net tax… Read More

Gov. Kemp Joins Federal, State Leaders to Provide Agricultural Damage Update

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 10, 2024
"We depend on our farmers and timber growers to provide the food and fibers we use every day and that drives our economy as part of Georgia's No. 1 industry," said Governor Brian Kemp. "Following the… Read More

Gov. Kemp Hosts Final Roundtable on Litigation Reform

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 9, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia businesses and policymakers today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation and its impact on the state's economic wellbeing.… Read More

ICYMI: Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
October 3, 2024
Atlanta, GA - This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. While meeting with Georgians impacted by the storm and the… Read More

Georgia Hemp Farming Act Takes Effect October 1

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 30, 2024
Atlanta, GA - While state officials and agencies continue working around the clock with local and federal partners to support Georgians recovering from Hurricane Helene, Governor Brian Kemp,… Read More

Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State Operations Center Ahead of Helene

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 25, 2024
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) in preparation for Hurricane… Read More

Gov. Kemp: Automotive Supplier Invests $11.2 Million in Toombs County

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 25, 2024
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shinsung Petrochemical (Shinsung), an automotive supplier, will invest $11.2 million in a new manufacturing facility in Toombs County,… Read More

Gov. Kemp Announces Brunswick and Chatham County Rural Workforce Housing Grant Awards

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 20, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp September 20, 2024 announced the fifth round of grant awards for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling more than $4.8 million in infrastructure… Read More

Gov. Kemp: Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 17, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained… Read More

Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

From: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp
September 13, 2024
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for… Read More