Governor Kemp accepts Newton County Coroner's resignation despite her change of heart during I-Team interview
Newton County Coroner submits resignation effective this Friday. Changes her mind during an I-Team interview on Wednesday. Governor Kemp accepts resignation and former Coroner Tommy Davis will be back in office Friday the 27th.
Kemp urges Georgia Board of Education to not teach 'Critical Race Theory'
With rank-and-file Republicans in arms over fears that their public school students are being indoctrinated that the United States is inherently racist, Gov. Brian Kemp signaled Thursday that he shared their concerns.
Town hall on Georgia's new election law
Cobb County leaders held a town hall Tuesday night on Georgia's new election law.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially launches 2022 campaign
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced he will seek reelection in 2022.
Advocacy groups call for more paid leave for Georgia workers
Advocacy groups are calling for more paid parental leave for all Georgia workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes bill to create appointed Chief Labor Officer
Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed Senate Bill 156 that would have created a Chief labor Officer to work in the Georgia Department of Labor.
Gov. Brian Kemp addressing Atlanta crime spike with special operation
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a multi-agency operation to help end crime in Atlanta.
Georgia law grants paid parental leave to state, public school employees
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Georgia's anti-street racing law increases penalties for offenders
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Georgia governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for businesses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on bars, restaurants, live performances, conventions, sporting events, and other restrictions put into place about a year ago at the start of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Kemp argues Biden spending plans 'a year late' as states reopen
Gov. Brian Kemp says he appreciates President Biden's optimism, but the Republican from Georgia calls the president's proposals "behind the curve."
Kemp signs 3 anti-human trafficking bills into law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law on Tuesday all aimed at fighting human trafficking.
Atlanta could enter phase 4 of reopening by July
It's been nearly a year since a statewide shelter in place order was lifted, a range of businesses reopened and Governor Brian Kemp decided to bar local governments from taking more restrictive action.
Gov. Kemp pushes back against boycott of The Home Depot
Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against faith leaders who have called for a boycott of The Home Depot in response to Georgia's new voting laws.
Georgia GOP committees vote to censure Kemp, Raffensperger
Over the weekend, at least 10 local party committees voted to condemn Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or both for not helping overturn President Donald Trump’s November defeat.
Fulton County Commission chair reacts to new election reform law
Georgia's new election reform law will impact millions of voters.
Gov. Brian Kemp says moving MLB All-Star Game hurts the 'little guy'
At a Cobb County seafood restaurant near Truist Park on Saturday morning, Gov. Brian Kemp, Republican officials and a group of supporters lamented to potential boon the 2021 MLB All-Star Game could have been for business in the area in July.
Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law
About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia’s new voting law during the third round of the Masters.
Record-setting day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as vaccine doses pass 4.5 million in Georgia
Georgia has surpassed 4.5 million vaccine doses as the Southeast’s largest vaccination site set a new record this week.