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Governor Brian Kemp: Applauds Final Passage of Citizen's Arrest Overhaul

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Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded the final passage of HB 479, an overhaul of Georgia's citizen's arrest statute.

Governor Brian Kemp: Feit Electric to Open First East Coast Distribution Facility in Henry County

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Feit Electric, a leading smart home and energy-efficient lighting brand, will invest more than $25 million in opening a distribution center in Henry County.

Governor Brian Kemp: Names McAfee to Office of Inspector General

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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment of Scott McAfee to the Office of Inspector General.

Governor Brian Kemp: Responds to President Biden's Attack on Election Integrity Legislation

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Governor Brian P. Kemp issued the following statement in response to President Biden's attack on election integrity legislation in Georgia.

Governor Brian Kemp: Sheriffs Across Georgia Back Kemp for Governor

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Today, conservative businessman and Secretary of State Brian Kemp released a list of law enforcement leaders that are endorsing his campaign for governor.

Governor Brian Kemp: Celebrates Groundbreaking for Savannah Convention Center

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Governor Brian P. Kemp joined local leaders at the official groundbreaking of the Savannah Convention Center expansion project.

Governor Brian Kemp: Sailfish Boats Manufacturing Headquarters to Expand in Grady County, Create 70 Jobs

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sailfish Boats will invest more than $1 million and increase their workforce by more than 30% as they expand their manufacturing headquarters in Grady County

Governor Brian Kemp: Names 21 Appointments

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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced twenty-one appointments made to various state boards, committees, councils, authorities, and panels.

Governor Brian Kemp: Names 84 Appointments to Regional Water Planning Councils

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Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 84 appointments made to the Regional Water Planning Councils.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces $277 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding to GDOT for Rural Projects

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the availability of $277 million in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA)

Governor Brian Kemp: Advocates for Georgia Jobs, Asks Biden to Overturn Trade Commission Ruling

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Governor Brian Kemp sent a letter repeating his request for President Biden to overturn the International Trade Commission ruling against SK Innovation to save thousands of jobs in northeast Georgia directly tied to this project.

Governor Brian Kemp: Signs New COVID-19 Executive Order

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed Executive Order 03.12.21.01, outlining revised and continued guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia.

Governor Brian Kemp: AG Carr Warn Medical Professionals of Elevated Scam Threat

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Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are warning medical professionals of a scam making its rounds in Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Administers Over 2.5 Million Doses, Two- Thirds of Seniors Vaccinated

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Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 vaccine dashboard reported over 2.5 million total doses administered in the state, including 500,000 doses in the last 12 days

Governor Brian Kemp: PAC Worldwide Invests $47 Million in Fulton County Manufacturing Facility, Creates 400 Jobs

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PAC Worldwide, a global manufacturer of custom packaging solutions

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Expanded Vaccine Eligibility Starting March 15

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Governor Brian Kemp: February Net Tax Revenues Top $1.9 billion

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The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for February totaled over $1.93 billion, for an increase of $581 million, or 42.9 percent, compared to February 2020

Governor Brian Kemp: It’s Time To Put Students First

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This is the latest entry in our ongoing series from Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates on the state of education

Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Gov Candidate Calls for Gun Sales Tax Break After Delta Rift

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The Republican candidate for governor joined a chorus of conservatives opposing the sales tax exemption over the weekend after the Atlanta-based airline broke business ties with the National Rifle Association.

Governor Brian Kemp: Applauds Unanimous Passage of Citizen's Arrest Overhaul

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today issued the following statement applauding the passage of HB 479, an overhaul to Georgia's citizen's arrest statute