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Governor Brian Kemp: Rolls Out "Faith Protection Act" Legislation
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his administration's introduction of the "Faith Protection Act," which would ensure the emergency powers of any governor of Georgia are not used to "specifically limit the practice of any religion."
Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Four State-Operated Mass Vaccination Sites
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Today, Governor Kemp announced the launch of four state-operated mass vaccination sites in Bibb, Dougherty, Fulton, and Habersham counties.
Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Has Administered Over 1.5 Million Vaccines
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Today, the Department of Public Health announced Georgia has administered 1,541,057 vaccines, 78% of the total amount shipped to the state by the federal government.
Governor Brian Kemp: Integrated Fiber Solutions Announces $30 Million Expansion in Rome
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Integrated Fiber Solutions (IFS), a manufacturer of synthetic bulked continuous filament (BCF)
Governor Brian Kemp: Cottrell to Invest $125 Million in Gainesville, Hall County Expansion
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cottrell, an industry leader in manufacturing and assembling over-the-road car haulers and equipment
Governor Brian Kemp: Announces Overhaul of Citizen's Arrest Statute
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced bipartisan legislation to overhaul Georgia's citizen's arrest statute. The bill is being carried by Kemp Administration Floor Leader Representative Bert Reeves (R - Marietta).
Governor Brian Kemp: Right Choice for Rural Georgians
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There is life outside the bubble of metro Atlanta. It is called rural Georgia.
Governor Brian Kemp: Delays State Government Opening on Tuesday, February 16th
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Today, Governor Kemp issued the follow statement
Governor Brian Kemp: Signs Amended Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
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Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp joined Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and other legislative leaders to sign the amended fiscal year 2021 budget.
Governor Brian Kemp: Georgia Ranked Top 10 Exporting State in 2020 for First Time
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the State of Georgia ranked among the United States’ Top Ten exporting states in 2020 for the first time.
Governor Brian Kemp: Issues New Executive Order on COVID-19 Guidance
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed Executive Order 02.15.21.01, providing additional and revised guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19.
Governor Brian Kemp: Over 1 Million Georgians Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
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Governor Brian P. Kemp and Dr. Toomey today applauded the news that more than 1 million Georgians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Brian Kemp: Nearly 665,000 Georgia Seniors Have Received First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
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As of 6 p.m., Friday, February 12, 664,966 seniors in Georgia had received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Georgia has now administered over 75 percent of total doses shipped to the state by the federal government.
Governor Brian Kemp: CVS Now Open for Vaccine Appointments in Georgia
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded the news that beginning tomorrow, February 12, CVS Pharmacy will begin vaccination appointments at 12 stores across Georgia.
Governor Brian Kemp: Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Announce $1,000 Bonus for State Employees in Amended FY21 Budget
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Majority Leader Jon Burns, House Appropriations Chairman Terry England, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery to announce that the amended FY21 budget for the State of Georgia will include a one-time bonus of $1,000 to state employees making less than $80,000 per year.
Governor Brian Kemp: Freshly Inc. to Open First Southeastern U.S. Facility in Austell, Creating 250 Jobs
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that fresh-prepared meal delivery service Freshly Inc. is investing $3.2 million in opening a distribution facility in Austell
Governor Brian Kemp: January Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5%
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The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for January totaled $2.53 billion
Governor Brian Kemp: Visit 50 Counties in 10 Days on ‘Putting Georgians First Bus Tour’
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Today, conservative businessman and Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced the “Putting Georgians First Bus Tour” with stops in 50 counties throughout the state.
Governor Brian Kemp: Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Announce Emc Partnership to Expand Broadband in Rural Middle Georgia; Central Georgia EMC, Southern Rivers Energy and Conexon Expand Broadband to 80,000 EMC Members Across 18 Counties
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Efforts to provide broadband in unserved areas of Georgia took another leap forward when Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Speaker David Ralston made a joint announcement at the State Capitol today.
Governor Brian Kemp: Administration Announces Georgia Made Medical Manufacturing Act
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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the roll out of House Bill 304, the Georgia Made Medical Manufacturing Act
