Georgia to cut off federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits
Gov. Brian Kemp (Photo by Beau Evans) ATLANTA - Georgia is joining a growing number of Republican-led states in cutting off federal unemployment benefits to incentivize out-of-work employees to return to their jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp said in an interview with Fox News...
Kemp to Georgia motorists: Stop hoarding gasoline
ATLANTA - Georgians rushing to gas stations to fill their tanks are worsening fuel shortages that began after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday. “Only get the gasoline you need,” Kemp urged motorists during a mid-afternoon...
Local leaders call for fair distribution of new COVID-19 federal relief in Georgia
Several local groups and state lawmakers are gearing up to help Georgia city and county officials distribute the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief funds to underserved communities most in need.
Delay in filing deadlines sends Georgia tax revenues soaring
ATLANTA - Georgia tax collections soared 52.4% last month compared to April of last year, a huge increase attributed more to changes in state tax filing deadlines than a burst of economic activity. Tax revenues rose by $963.7 million in April to more than $2.80...
University System of Georgia seeking second search firm for new chancellor
University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley is retiring July 1. ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Tuesday to hire a second search firm to help choose a successor to retiring system Chancellor Steve Wrigley. Atlanta-based...
Carr launches reelection campaign for Georgia attorney general in 2022
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Tuesday he plans to run for reelection in 2022, setting up a likely bruising campaign against one of several strong Democratic challengers.
Kemp signs 2022 Georgia budget, adds back most school funds cut in pandemic
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a $27.2 billion state budget for the 2022 fiscal year in Georgia that restores most cuts made last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the remaining shortfalls expected to be covered by federal relief funds.
Kemp issues executive order following Colonial Pipeline shutdown
ATLANTA - Normal restrictions on commercial trucks in Georgia are being waived under an executive order Gov. Brian Kemp has issued in response to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. The Alpharetta-based company that supplies nearly half of the gasoline consumed on...