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Governor Brian Kemp: Over 900k Seniors Vaccinated, Georgia Ahead of National Average in Senior Vaccinations

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The Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 vaccine dashboard reported Sunday afternoon that over 900,000 Georgia seniors had received at least one vaccine dose and 81% of all state-controlled doses had been administered.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Tri-County EMC to Expand Broadband in Rural Middle Georgia ; Tri-County EMC Announces Plans to Expand Broadband to 22,000 Members Across Eight Counties

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Efforts to provide needed broadband service to Georgians took a step forward when Gov. Brian Kemp and PSC Commissioner Tim Echols made an announcement at Tri-County EMC’s headquarters earlier today.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Five Additional Mass Vaccination Sites

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Chris Stallings

Governor Brian Kemp: Supports Tax-Free Holiday for Gun Buyers

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp brought his 10-day, 50-county bus campaign to Macon Tuesday.

Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Has Administered Over 2 Million Vaccines

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Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 vaccine dashboard reported 2,048,591 total vaccine doses administered in the Peach State, accounting for 82.57% of the state's shipped allocation

Governor Brian Kemp: State Mass Vaccination Sites Utilize 85% of Capacity in First Week, GWCC Discharges Last Patient

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Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a statement following a successful first week of vaccinations at the four state-operated mass vaccination sites

Governor Brian Kemp: Issues Statement on Federal Coronavirus Legislation

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Following the passage of coronavirus aid legislation by the U.S House of Representatives with unanimous support of Georgia’s Democratic members of Congress

Governor Brian Kemp: Issues Statement on Biden Administration Waiver Decision

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Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a statement regarding the Biden Administration's decision to deny a waiver petitioning the federal government to waive testing requirements in light of the health crisis.

Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Ready to Distribute New Vaccine

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Following the U.S Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine,

Governor Brian Kemp: Issues New COVID-19 Executive Orders

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed Executive Order 02.26.21.01 and Executive Order 02.26.21.02.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Appointment of Interim State Accounting Officer

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Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Ms. Kris W. Martins as the Interim State Accounting Officer to replace the outgoing State Accounting Officer

Governor Brian Kemp: Secretary of State Brian Kemp Brings Campaign for Governor to Peachtree Corners

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Secretary of State Brian Kemp told supporters in Peachtree Corners that the race for governor is about trust as his campaign for the state’s highest office passed through Gwinnett County Monday morning.

Governor Brian Kemp: Kill the Delta Tax Break, Pass Sales Tax Holiday for Guns and Ammo

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In a strange turn of events, Delta Airlines’ ill-advised decision to sever ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) has jeopardized the fate of a special interest tax break that was expected to sail through the Senate and save the airline millions of dollars.

Governor Brian Kemp: Applauds Johnny Isakson Chair for Parkinson's Research and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Position for Reaching Goal of $4.5 Million

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded the University of Georgia on the successful conclusion of its fundraising campaign to endow a chaired professorship honoring Senator John H. "Johnny" Isakson.

Governor Brian Kemp: Do 25 Percent of Rural Georgia Residents Lack High-Speed Internet?

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Many rural Georgians have been left behind because they don’t have access to high-speed internet, said Brian Kemp, a Republican seeking to become Georgia’s next governor.

Governor Brian Kemp: Urges Eligible Georgians in Southwest Region to Sign Up for Vaccination

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Governor Kemp is urging all eligible Georgians in the southwest part of the state to sign up for vaccination at the Albany, Dougherty County mass vaccination site. Registration can be easily completed at myvaccinegeorgia.com.

Governor Brian Kemp: in Converted Jail Cell, Kemp Talks Tough on Illegal Immigrants

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Secretary of State Brian Kemp launched his statewide bus tour Monday with a trip to a former city jail converted into a coffee shop, where he outlined a crackdown on illegal immigration.

Governor Brian Kemp: Plucking the Weeds of Destruction

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During his final “State of the State” address, Governor Nathan Deal highlighted the sound investments made during his tenure in office.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces $552M Georgia Rental Assistance Program

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Today, Governor Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552 million in stimulus funds through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Legislation to Combat Reckless Street Racing

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Today, Governor Kemp announced his administration's introduction of H.B 534, a bill to combat dangerous street racing in Georgia.