Governor, First Lady Kemp visit Chile and Peru as part of economic mission
Chile and Peru are “important trading partners” for Georgia, and Gov. Brian Kemp wants to keep those partnerships strong. Kemp announced Monday that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission to the South American nations.
Wise returns to PSC to fill unexpired term
A familiar face is returning to the Georgia Public Service Commission – at least for a short time. Gov. Brian Kemp announced late last week that he is appointing Stan Wise to the District 5 seat to fill out the unexpired term of Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. Wise previously served on the Commission for 24 years, from 1995 to 2018, and chaired the regulatory body multiple times.
House committee holds ‘hearing only’ on elections bill
On Saturday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that would require hand recounts of all ballots cast for the top two races of any Georgia election before certification. Monday, members of the House Government Affairs committee held discussion on the bill and listened to testimony from the public but did not take action.
Delta celebrates opening of aquaponics facility with Andrew Young Foundation
This month, years in the making, Delta and the Andrew J. Young Foundation joined local leaders and community members for a ribbon cutting at a new, aquaponics facility in Clayton County. The facility is a high-tech, closed-loop greenhouse that will serve as a model for sustainable, urban agriculture.
Senate moves forward on elections bill
State Senators took advantage of a rare Saturday session to move forward with an elections bill – even making a change that requires manual hand counts of ballots before elections can be certified. This came as lawmakers are working through a called legislative session.
Trump administration backs away from immigration detention facility in Social Circle
The federal government has halted plans to convert a warehouse into a massive immigration detention center that would have overwhelmed services in the tiny town of Social Circle.
Dolezal bill seeks to restrict voting to U.S. citizens
State Sen. Greg Dolezal, the Republican nominee for Lt. Governor in the upcoming 2026 General Election, introduced legislation Tuesday – one day prior to the start of the special session which would create a constitutional amendment stating that “no person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be entitled to vote at any election.”
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House passes Stop Insider Trading Act
With support from a number of Democrats, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act this week. The final tally was 232-198, though the bill drew some criticism from Democrats, ethics groups and even some Republicans who alleged it did not go far enough. Georgia’s delegation voted along strict party lines.
Kemp makes appointment to Georgia Court of Appeals
This week Gov. Brian Kemp announced his latest appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals, naming Brian K. Epps to the Georgia Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Brian M. Rickman.
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Opinion: Georgia’s future takes flight through aerospace innovation
If you grew up anywhere near Middle Georgia, you can’t help but feel the heartbeat of Robins Air Force Base. The sound of aircraft overhead, the steady hum of industry, and the sense of shared purpose have shaped generations of families like mine.
Opinion: Georgia’s Energy Future is on the Ballot — Why the Nov. 4 PSC Elections Matter
On November 4, Georgians will choose whether we keep doing the basics that work: dependable, affordable power; growth that pays for itself; and planning grounded in facts—not slogans. That’s been the PSC’s compass, and it’s delivered real kitchen-table value.
Opinion: Georgia expands access to personalized testing coverage
In May 2023, Governor Kemp signed into law House Bill 85. As the Senate carrier of this bipartisan legislation, I am proud that this law now requires health insurers in Georgia to cover biomarker testing.
