In a heartening celebration of academic excellence, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp welcomed the valedictorians of 2023 from schools across Georgia.
Joined by the state’s education leaders, the Kemps commemorated the accomplishments of these bright young minds, urging them to continue shaping their future right here in the Peach State.
This photo gallery offers a glimpse into this inspiring event, capturing the meeting between these outstanding students and their state’s governor.





Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.