Press Releases: 2020

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his administration's floor leaders for the 2021-2022 General Assembly.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., tonight announced plans to add adults aged 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders to the current group of individuals eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Healthcare workers and staff and residents of long-term care facilities are already in this highest priority group. The expanded administration of vaccine is expected to begin within the next two weeks provided there is adequate vaccine supply available.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the University of Georgia have launched an informational web site and webinars to help small business owners in Georgia understand the funding available to them through the new COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package and how to apply for assistance.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the state board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to announce approved grants totaling $9 million in bond funds to establish new College and Career Academies in Appling, Evans, and Union Counties. TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier will award three partnerships with grant funds to establish the new College and Career Academies in the cumulative bond amount of $9 million ($3 million to each) and the cumulative cash amount of $225,000 ($75,000 to each).

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 38 appointees to serve on various state authorities, commissions, and boards.

Atlanta, GA – Today, during an event at Grady Memorial Hospital, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the State of Georgia will continue staff augmentation funding to support hospitals and nursing homes across Georgia through early March 2021.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that ByoPlanet® International, a leading producer of electrostatic spray technology, is investing nearly $7 million in expanding its Georgia manufacturing operations, delivering 250 jobs to Athens-Clarke County.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based Path-Tec, a leading provider of health care logistics and supply chain solutions, will invest more than $5 million in expanding their operations in Columbus. Thanks to the type and quality of their services, Path-Tec has experienced accelerated growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and expects to create 350 jobs locally with their expansion.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Wincore Window Company LLC, a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium vinyl windows and fiberglass entry door systems, is expanding their Swainsboro operations, which will create an additional 100 jobs in Emanuel County.

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced two appointments to the newly created State Court of Barrow County. The State Court of Barrow County was created by the passage of House Bill 1157 (Act 347) during the 2020 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. The term for this new judgeship will begin January 1, 2021, and will end January 1, 2023.