Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Governor signs law increasing fines for human trafficking notices
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Weekend storms in Georgia leave behind destruction, flooding
Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
Georgia Senate backs Kemp’s push for tougher gang penalties
Georgia senators are backing Gov. Brian Kemp’s push for long prison sentences for gang members and even longer sentences for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Kemp, Carr push for tougher penalties at Georgia Anti-Gang Network meeting
The new bill would add a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Tyre Nichols: Georgians react to release of Memphis police body camera video
Reactions came quickly to the police bodycam footage released Friday night showing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7.
Georgia governor issues state of emergency, activates National Guard after weekend violence
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
Kemp touts teacher raises, housing plans in 2023 State of the State Address
In his 2023 State of the State Address in front of the General Assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his plans to “set Georgia on a path of greatness" with teacher pay raises, economic incentives, and HOPE scholarship opportunities.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Kemp begins second term with promises to invest in schools, public safety
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia gas tax suspension set to end, prices expected to rise
After months of extensions, Georgia's suspension of the state's gas tax is set to end Tuesday, leading to possible jumps in prices at the pump later this week.
Done being underestimated, Gov. Kemp aims to steer Georgia GOP past Trump
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Kemp and family looking for "a spot to tailgate" for 2023 National Championship game
“First thing we’re going to do is find a spot to tailgate with the best fans in the country!” Kemp tweeted.
Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of freezing winter weather
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is declaring a state of emergency as the state prepares for freezing winter weather with temperatures expected to plummet into the teens this weekend.
2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.
Former VP Pence joins Gov. Kemp in Forsyth County ahead of Midterm Election
Former Vice President Mike Pence returned to Georgia to join Governor Brian Kemp on the campaign trail Tuesday.
Candidates for governor accuse each other of lying in final debate before election
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams took shots at one another inside a chilly TV studio in Midtown Sunday night during their final debate before the votes are counted.
Mike Pence to campaign for Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia ahead of 2022 midterms
Former Vice President Mike Pence returns to Georgia to campaign for Gov. Brian Kemp one week before Election Day.
Kemp, Walker hold leads in major Georgia races in new InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 Poll
A new InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll shows Republican Herschel Walker taking the lead in the race for U.S Senate in Georgia, with incumbent Republican Brian Kemp growing his lead in the governor’s race.