Press Releases: 2019

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods held listening sessions with 400 teachers and counselors this month at Georgia Gwinnett College [VIDEO], Valdosta State University, and the University of North Georgia to share ideas for improving the teacher pipeline, eliminating teaching barriers in the classroom, and creating better learning environments.

Atlanta, GA - This morning in Newton County Superior Court, Judge Eugene Benton signed a Consent Order between Plaintiff Richard Dunn, Director of Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD), and Defendant Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). Among several provisions, the Order temporarily closes BD’s Covington facility for air testing, imposes fugitive emissions caps, requires mandatory reports, and imposes deadlines for installation of enhanced pollution controls at BD’s medical sterilization facilities in Covington and Madison.

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Parsons Corporation, a leading cybersecurity technology provider, is expanding their operations at the Georgia Cyber Center by adding more than 80 new jobs.

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Ball Corporation, a provider of aluminum packaging for beverages, personal care, and household products, will expand its operations in Rome. The company will build a new aluminum cups manufacturing plant, creating more than 180 new jobs and investing more than $200 million in the project.

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Dean Baldwin Painting, a private company providing full strip and paint services for military and commercial aircraft, will invest $21,450,000 to build a new, four bay service hangar at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, creating 115 new jobs in Macon-Bibb County.

ATLANTA – On October 10th, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of Tasha M. Mosley as the new District Attorney of the Clayton County Judicial Circuit. Mosley’s appointment fills the vacancy created by Tracy G. Lawson’s recent retirement. In accepting this appointment, Mosley leaves her long-time position as Clayton County’s Solicitor General.

ATLANTA – On October 10th, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of Charles A. Brooks as Solicitor General of the State Court of Clayton County. Brooks will replace Tasha M. Mosley, Kemp’s pick for Clayton County Judicial Circuit District Attorney following Tracy G. Lawson’s retirement from public office. Brooks has served as Chief Assistant Solicitor of the Clayton County Solicitor General’s Office since 2016.

ATLANTA – On October 10th, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of J. Matthew Williamson as the new Solicitor General of the State Court of Walker County. Williamson’s appointment fills the vacancy created by Chris Townley’s recent resignation. In accepting this appointment, Williamson will leave his current role as Legal and Policy Director for Walker County.

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United (UNITED), the second largest privately held Coca-Cola bottler in North America, will build a new sales center in Tifton, creating 200 jobs and investing $60 million in the project.

Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in September totaled roughly $2.25 billion for an increase of $15.7 million, or 0.7 percent, compared to last year when net tax collections totaled $2.23 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $5.83 billion for an increase of $21.1 million, or 0.4 percent, compared to September Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.