Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are working to return money to hardworking Georgians and making transformational investments in education, public safety, healthcare, and more.
On March 5, Governor Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and their daughter, Amy Porter Kemp, were in Waverly Hall to celebrate the launch of a public-private partnership, made possible by a $4.4 million grant from the Kemp administration, which will serve up to 2,124 Georgians in the area with quality broadband.
Governor Kemp recognized International Women's Day by celebrating First Lady Marty Kemp, his three daughters, and all Georgia women who continue to contribute and make a lasting mark on the Peach State.
On March 8, Governor Kemp took bold action to temporarily suspend the state's motor fuel tax and lessen the significant impact higher gas prices are having on Georgia families. With support from leadership and members of the Georgia General Assembly, he signed HB 304 into law on March 18.
The Kemps have enjoyed welcoming Georgians back to the Gold Dome this legislative session, and they look forward to seeing more visitors. Photos with the Governor and First Lady are posted here.
On March 10, Governor Kemp announced that PepsiCo Beverages North America will invest $260 million in the expansion of its manufacturing facility in the City of Tucker and create more than 136 full-time jobs.
Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recognized National Girl Scout Day on March 12 by reminding Georgians that founder - Juliette Gordon Law - is from the Peach State!
On March 12, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were honored to join many in celebrating an icon of living history, Ambassador Andrew Young, on his 90th birthday. Governor Kemp provided remarks at his birthday celebration.
First Lady Marty Kemp was in Macon on March 14 to speak with the Macon Rotary Club, and the next morning, she was the keynote speaker at the Fulton County Sheriffs Office's Women's History Month Breakfast. There, she spoke to female leaders in law enforcement, ministry, the news, and philanthropy about the Kemp family's work to end Human Trafficking and and support survivors.
Both Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp met with Ireland's Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, on March 15 to discuss Georgia's long-standing economic ties with Ireland. In Georgia, 43 Irish facilities employ approximately 4,100 citizens. They also discussed standing in solidarity with Ukraine.
Later that afternoon, they traveled to Fayette County to meet with the local chamber of commerce to discuss their work to build a safer, stronger Georgia.
Importantly, March 15 was Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp's entire legislative package crossed over.
On March 16, Governor Kemp signed the AFY22 budget to fund his administration's priorities for education, public safety, and healthcare while streamlining government services and finding new ways to better serve hardworking Georgians.
Later that afternoon, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp co-hosted HBCU Heritage Day at the Capitol along with Senator Sonya Halpern. Attendees celebrated the critical impact of Georgia HBCUs which have shaped some of our state and nation's finest leaders. Governor Kemp's budget and educational priorities reflect a commitment to helping HBCUs build on this long history of success.
On March 17, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp hosted superintendents, lawmakers, school safety officers, and state and local law enforcement from across Georgia to discuss ways to make places of learning even safer. This partnership will help make sure no student fears going to school.
Later this evening, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will join the Georgia Department of Public Safety for their annual awards ceremony and to celebrate the Department's 85th anniversary.
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