Funding for committee addressing children’s mental health put on hold
Two months after Georgia lawmakers passed the state’s $32.4 billion budget, approved funding for an independent committee tasked with identifying issues in mental health services for children—including those in the state’s foster care system—is among dozens of line items Governor Brian Kemp has put ‘on hold’.
Two months after Georgia lawmakers passed the state’s $32.4 billion budget, approved funding for an independent committee tasked with identifying issues in mental health services for children—including those in the state’s foster care system—is among dozens of line items Governor Brian Kemp has put ‘on hold’.
Gov. Kemp makes economic development mission to Israel
The Kemps have been documenting their trip on Twitter.
The Kemps have been documenting their trip on Twitter.
Gov. Kemp plans economic development trip to Israel
The Israel visit will be Gov. Brian Kemp's fourth oversees trip as governor and his second trip in less than six month.
The Israel visit will be Gov. Brian Kemp's fourth oversees trip as governor and his second trip in less than six month.
Georgia's first lady invites visitors back to governor's mansion
First lady Marty Kemp said she wants Georgians to know they are invited to tour the home and property on West Paces Ferry Road.
First lady Marty Kemp said she wants Georgians to know they are invited to tour the home and property on West Paces Ferry Road.
After Midtown shooting, group of Dem. lawmakers wants Kemp to call special session
Four Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday demanding he call a special legislative session.
Four Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday demanding he call a special legislative session.
Gov. Kemp: President Biden not a 'good solution for our country'
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek a second term in 2024, Georgia’s governor said he is ready for another option.
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek a second term in 2024, Georgia’s governor said he is ready for another option.
New Georgia law could make it easier for cancer patients to get access to personalized cancer care
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Literacy educator calls new Georgia laws 'meaningful'
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
CareSource awards grants to fight human trafficking in Georgia
A non-profit health coverage company awarded two large grants Tuesday to organizations working to end human trafficking in Georgia.
A non-profit health coverage company awarded two large grants Tuesday to organizations working to end human trafficking in Georgia.
Gov. Kemp 'looking for somebody that can win' in 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Kemp: Republicans 'cannot get distracted' over Trump investigations to win presidency
Speaking on CNN, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump are possible distractions that could help Biden's campaign win in 2024.
Speaking on CNN, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump are possible distractions that could help Biden's campaign win in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.