Press Releases

Atlanta, GA – At 11 AM, Governor Brian P. Kemp appointed Jacquice Stone to serve as Ombudsman in the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman. The Office of Disability Services Ombudsman is responsible for promoting the safety, well-being, and rights of individuals with disabilities in Georgia.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion - a 9% increase over 2017.

Atlanta, GA – Today at North Atlanta High School, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed the amended fiscal year 2019 budget, House Bill 30, for the State of Georgia. Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, Principal Curtis Douglass, and legislative leaders, Governor Kemp outlined Georgia’s budget priorities to strengthen school security, invest in healthcare and public safety, and spur job growth in every corner of the state.

Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for February totaled almost $1.3 billion for an increase of $67.6 million - or 5.5 percent - compared to February 2018 when net tax collections totaled roughly $1.23 billion.

Atlanta, GA – On Saturday, March 30 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Governor's Mansion, First Lady Marty Kemp will host a pet adoption day for rescue cats and dogs. Mrs.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create more than 300 jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Peachtree Corners early this summer. Over the coming months, CarMax will hire Customer Experience Consultants, Assistants, and Managers to work at the location.

Atlanta, GA – Over the past two days, Governor Brian P. Kemp has conducted the swearing-in ceremonies for three new appointees in his administration. Yesterday, Dr. Kathleen Toomey was sworn-in as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Grady, Harris, and Talbot Counties to deploy state assistance in the wake of severe thunderstorms, excessive precipitation, and tornadoes.

Atlanta, GA – Six weeks after pledging to “ensure that every part of our state has access to opportunity” in his first State of the State address, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a significant capital investment coming to rural southwest Georgia.

Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Kemp’s Floor Leaders, Representatives Jodi Lott (R – Evans) and Dominic LaRiccia (R – Douglas), introduced pro-life legislation requiring the Georgia General Assembly to consider full protection of innocent life if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court or an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed to restore authority to states to outlaw abortion.