Snowy forecast prompts state of emergency
ATLANTA - For the second time this month, Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in Georgia, with snow expected across the state. A winter storm watch is in effect in 128 of the state's 159 counties, with forecasts calling for up to two inches of snow...
Kemp leading trade mission to Germany, Poland
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp leaves for Europe this week on a trade mission to Germany and Poland. The trip is intended to strengthen the Peach State's existing economic and cultural ties with the two countries and develop new relationships that will create jobs....
Georgia lawmakers to debate pros and cons of data centers
ATLANTA - Business leaders are gearing up to defend the growing proliferation of power-hungry data centers in Georgia from an expected pushback in the General Assembly by critics worried about the industry's impact on electric rates. Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed a bill the...
Lt. Gov. Jones defends senator’s right to House floor
ATLANTA - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Georgia Senate, said Friday that he won't tolerate any future episodes like what happened Thursday when Sen. Colton Moore was arrested for trying to enter the state House chambers. As members of the House and Senate...
Georgia launches U.S. sesquicentennial commission
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp has established a state commission to promote the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year. Congress established the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016 and encouraged the creation of similar...
Lawsuit charges Houston County with violating Voting Rights Act
ATLANTA - The Justice Department has filed a voting rights lawsuit against Houston County challenging its at-large method of electing county commissioners. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, alleges that electing the five commissioners at large rather than...
Healthy surplus, long list of needs driving state budget
ATLANTA - With tax relief, disaster assistance, infrastructure investments and prison upgrades on his agenda, Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday proposed major budget increases, particularly in the spending plan covering the rest of this fiscal year. Kemp's $40.5 billion fiscal...
Kemp promises tort reform, even if it requires special session
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp delivered a not-so-veiled threat to members of the General Assembly Thursday: Pass significant tort reform during the 2025 legislative session - or else. "There is always room for compromise, but there will be no room for excuses,...