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Kemp signs bill making some Metro Atlanta offices nonpartisan

Kemp signs bill making some Metro Atlanta offices nonpartisan Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill this week that would make some elected offices nonpartisan in Metro Atlanta counties. House Bill 369 was reengineered to change elected offices in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties to be nonpartisan. This means when voters go to the polls starting in 2028, candidates for district attorney, county commissions, and other elected offices will […]

todayMay 15, 2026 6

A photo of Gov. Brian Kemp speaking and smiling at the 2025 Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues legislative event.
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Kemp calls special session on Georgia maps, ballot deadline fix

Kemp calls special session on Georgia maps, ballot deadline fix Gov. Brian Kemp signed a proclamation Wednesday calling the state legislature in for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s political maps and finding a solution to a looming election deadline. The Georgia General Assembly will reconvene on June 17, the day after the runoff elections for the May primaries. The session will focus on redrawing district maps after […]

todayMay 15, 2026 3

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Tuesday before signing the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending

Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending Gov. Brian Kemp signed the budget for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday saying that the plan will keep Georgia prosperous while also limiting government spending. “As I always say, our job is to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, because that’s the people’s money, not the government’s! That’s why we’ve saved or returned over $12 billion to the taxpayers, […]

todayMay 14, 2026 6

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at the state Capitol Monday before signed workforce development bills. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Kemp signs workforce bills aimed at boosting talent pipeline in Georgia

Kemp signs workforce bills aimed at boosting talent pipeline in Georgia In a mad dash to sign bills before the Tuesday deadline, Gov. Brian Kemp signed more pieces of legislation Monday focused on strengthening Georgia’s workforce. "In order to be the best state in the country for business and economic growth, Georgia also has to be the Top State for Talent," Kemp said in a news release. "Our skilled and […]

todayMay 13, 2026 5

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law

Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law Gov. Brian Kemp signed another round of bills Monday focused on lowering taxes and supporting economic growth. "We've remained the No. 1 state for business for a historic 12 consecutive years because of our commitment to growing opportunity and budgeting conservatively," Kemp said in a news release. "That approach has allowed us to return billions of dollars to taxpayers, […]

todayMay 12, 2026 4

Screenshot of a news conference with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns at the podium
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Georgia House names 2026 study committees on health, youth and taxes

Georgia House names 2026 study committees on health, youth and taxes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced study committee appointments Wednesday for the 2026 interim.  “Study committees are an important opportunity for our members to continue gathering the facts on critical policy issues ahead of next year’s legislative session,” Burns said in a news release. “Each member appointed to a 2026 study committee brings unique expertise and perspective that will […]

todayMay 8, 2026 4

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp signs Georgia public safety bills backing law enforcement, autism training

Kemp signs Georgia public safety bills backing law enforcement, autism training Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills Wednesday that impact public safety and law enforcement professionals across the state. “The Kemp family will always back the blue, and I'm proud to sign legislation today that ensures they are supported throughout their careers of service and into retirement,” Kemp said in a news release. Senate Bill 433, also known as Rio’s […]

todayMay 8, 2026 4

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy

Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills into law Tuesday dealing with the state’s education system. House Bill 1193, or the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, was a legislative priority for Speaker Jon Burns.  "Today's signing of the Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic step forward for Georgia's children and our state's future success," Burns said in […]

todayMay 7, 2026 8

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Georgia law aims to repay fraud victims amid $140M Ponzi case charges

Georgia law aims to repay fraud victims amid $140M Ponzi case charges Federal prosecutors charged Brant Frost IV last week in the case of the $140 million Ponzi scheme, and Gov. Brian Kemp also signed a law with the goal of returning some of the victims’ lost money. Frost, 68, founded the Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan and appeared in court last week to plead not guilty to a […]

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