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Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask the General Assembly to provide an additional $50 million in state grants to improve security in Georgia schools.

Here’s What Brian Kemp Wants to Do to Make Schools Safer

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 13, 2025

Governor Brian Kemp is pushing for major upgrades to Georgia’s prison system. He’s proposing more than $372 million in funding over the next two years. The plan comes after a detailed study of the state’s correctional facilities found them lacking.

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Kemp Proposes $372 Million Boost for Georgia Prisons

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

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Around Georgia: Hats Off to Involved Parents

by B.T. ClarkNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Georgia drivers are feeling the pinch with gas prices creeping up to $2.94 per gallon, a mere 2-cent rise, as Gov. Kemp reinstates the gas tax. While pain at the pump could continue, seasonal factors suggest relief is imminent. Drivers better prepare their wallets, though—holiday travel is looming.

Gas Prices Rise Slightly in Georgia Ahead of Election Day

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Over 60 colleges and universities across Georgia will waive application fees for high school seniors throughout November as part of Apply to College Month. This initiative, led by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in collaboration with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and over a dozen private institutions, aims to make higher education more accessible by easing financial barriers in the application process.

Georgia Colleges Waive Application Fees for High School Seniors This Month

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Civil rights groups say new Georgia voting rules have made it too easy to challenge the eligibility of people living in nursing homes, college dormitories and military facilities, and will make it more difficult for homeless people to register to vote.

A New Georgia Law Could Make it Harder for Homeless Citizens to Vote

by Robbie Sequeria | StatelineOctober 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Brian Kemp announced today that Georgians will get a tax rebate in the coming year.

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Kemp Announces Tax Rebate for Georgians

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Flags in Georgia will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor Cullen Talton, the longest-serving sheriff in America who passed away at 92. Talton served Houston County for nearly 52 years, leaving a significant legacy. His funeral is set for Wednesday, with Chief Deputy Billy Rape stepping in as interim sheriff.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for America’s Longest Serving Sheriff Cullen Talton

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Georgians are experiencing a rise in gasoline prices, averaging $2.93 per gallon, which is 23 cents higher than last week but 9 cents lower than last year. The increase follows the expiration of a temporary gas tax suspension. Despite the hike, prices remain below the national average of $3.17 per gallon.

Why Did Gas Prices Skyrocket in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

The on-again, off-again relationship between former President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has taken yet another unexpected turn.

From Frenemies to Friends? Trump and Kemp Try to Play Nice

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The News: Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently exchanged heated remarks on social media, highlighting ongoing tensions both between the two politicians and within the Republican Party.

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The Public Record: The Saga of Donald Trump and Brian Kemp Continues

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

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Kemp Calls Out Georgia Education Chief on Decision Not to Offer AP African American Studies

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a weeklong trade mission to Italy to strengthen existing economic ties with Italian businesses and develop new partnerships, the governor’s office announced Friday.

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Brian Kemp is Going to Italy For a Week: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

In a video from the DMZ, the Kemps are pictured on a balcony overlooking the zone as he notes that the South Korean and North Korean flags are just 1,800 meters apart.

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Why Was Brian Kemp in South Korea Last Week?

by GPB News StaffJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

The bill gained momentum after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. A 26-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly in the country illegally has been charged with the crime.

Laken Riley’s Death Spurs New Georgia Immigration Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 332, the prosecutorial oversight bill, triggering significant backlash over concerns of political overreach and constitutional validity.

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Brian Kemp Signs Controversial Bill Targeting Local Prosecutors

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

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