Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp spent the past two weeks continuing to fulfill their promises to hardworking Georgians.
On February 8, 2022, Governor and First Lady Kemp connected with members of Georgia's thriving agriculture and forestry industries. First, they attended the Farm Bureau Day Legislative Luncheon, and later that evening, they attended the Georgia Forestry Legislative Reception.
On February 9, Governor and First Lady Kemp joined Attorney General Chris Carr and local, state, and federal law enforcement officials for the latest meeting of the Georgia Anti-Gang Network.
Also on February 9, Governor Kemp announced efforts to give parents the final say on masking their children in schools. SB 514, introduced by Senator Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett), will empower parents of public school students with the right to choose whether their child must wear a mask while on school grounds.
To cap off the day, Governor and First Lady Kemp attended the grand opening of the North American headquarters of TKE in Cobb County, a project that will bring 900 jobs to the community and keep Georgia on the cutting edge in developing technology of the future.
On February 14, First Lady Marty Kemp announced new members to serve on the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission. Since its inception in 2019, the commission, comprised of public officials, law-enforcement, for-profit and non-profit organizations, healthcare officials, and subject matter experts, has been dedicated to educating the public and advocating for innovative methods to end human trafficking in Georgia.
On February 14, Governor Kemp announced he will appoint Judge Andrew Pinson to the Supreme Court of Georgia to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Chief Justice David E. Nahmias.
Governor Kemp continued the week by announcing record-breaking international trade and global commerce statistics, reaffirming Georgia's position as the number one state for business and highlighting the fact that people can make anything, anywhere in Georgia and reach markets all around the world. Namely, 85 percent of Georgia's exporters are considered small business, and 60 percent of the jobs created in the first half of FY22 are outside the 10-count metro Atlanta region - like SoPoly, a Georgia-based outdoor recycled furniture company, that will create 200 jobs in Dodge County.
Governor and First Lady Kemp also met with faith-based leaders on February 15 where they were able to thank them for their continued prayers and support over the last few years. Photos from both events are available here.
On February 16, Governor and First Lady Kemp stopped by the Georgia Realtors Legislative Luncheon, and Governor Kemp also connected with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee on February 17.
The Kemps visited the Athens Habitat for Humanity on February 18.
Click here to listen to Governor Kemp's radio interview with Fox Radio's Guy Benson discussing many of these latest events and policy initiatives.
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