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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill Wednesday pending the final outcome of a federal indictment charging him with civil rights violations.

Crime

Victor Hill suspended as Clayton County Sheriff

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Teacher using infrared thermometer on pupil in medical mask near kids on blurred background

Kemp orders local school systems to ditch masks

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state agencies, state service providers, and state properties from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports.

Georgia says ‘no’ to vaccine passports

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

From statehouses to Congress, Republicans have launched into a fight against the teaching of “critical race theory,” which just a year ago was a niche academic term.

What you need to know about Georgia’s fight against critical race theory

by Daniel C. Vock | Georgia Recorder and Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced up to $5 million in funds from the Governor's Emergency Fund will be made available to state law enforcement to support crime suppression efforts in metropolitan Atlanta.

Your Government

Kemp to dedicate $5 million to fighting crime in Atlanta

by State NewsMay 24, 2021September 24, 2023

An approach to teaching that emphasizes the existence of systemic racism in the United States that has caught the attention of the Biden administration is coming under attack in Georgia and other Republican-led states.

Critical Race Theory a hot topic among top Georgia Republicans

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was on hand Tuesday at a ceremony honoring the state's fallen police officers.

Georgia honors fallen police officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

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 work.

Georgia to unemployed residents: Get back to work

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

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.

Brian Kemp wants you to stop hoarding gasoline

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday to toughen penalties for illegal street races by criminalizing promotions on social media and potentially confiscating cars.

You might want to think twice before drag racing in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp isn't in The Peach State today.

Brian Kemp surveys U.S.- Mexico border

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Close up portrait of human eye

Everything you need to know about Georgia’s new human trafficking laws

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Almost twelve.

Your Government

Permanent switch to Daylight Saving Time among new laws signed by Kemp

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Former DeKalb CEO and lawmaker Vernon Jones says he is running against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican primary for governor.

Your Government

Vernon Jones is running against Brian Kemp in governor’s race

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Greenhouse for the cultivation of salad

Pete’s plans $18 million expansion in Warner Robins

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2021April 9, 2021

In response to Georgia's election reform bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, Major League Baseball has pulled the All-Star game from Georgia.

Kemp: MLB decision to pull All-Star game an ‘attack’ on Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2021September 24, 2023

The Story: Georgia's controversial new election law may have landed the state in foul territory with Major League Baseball. According to media reports, the league is considering its options for moving the All-Star game -- originally scheduled to be played at Cobb County's Truist Park -- out of Georgia.

The Public Record

Will Georgia’s election bill be a strikeout for the All-Star game?

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on public gatherings and a shelter-in-place order for elderly-care facility residents that have been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kemp lifts gathering restrictions in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 31, 2021April 5, 2021