First Lady Kemp, GBI director release human trafficking PSA
Georgia has taken the lead in fighting human trafficking under Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration. Late last week, the state took another step in their efforts when First Lady Marty Kemp and GBI Director Chris Hosey released a public service announcement highlighting the See Something, Send Something app which is available for download on Apple and Android devices.
Wealthy Cox family radical arrested in Spain
In 2023, avowed Communist James “Fergie” Chambers secured multiple hundreds of millions of dollars from his family, which controls the Cox Enterprises empire. (His billionaire father James Cox Chambers co-owns the Atlanta Hawks.) Since he cut ties with his family, he has been using that slush fund to bankroll a hard-left and anti-Jewish and anti-Christian groups.
Kemp signs income tax reduction, more economic impact bills
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a much-anticipated bill Monday that will lower the tax burden on Georgians, as well as several other bills lowering taxes and supporting economic growth.
Kemp signs consumer protection bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law last week that officials say will make it easier for Georgians to recover unclaimed funds held by the state. Senate Bill 403 was sponsored by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, R–Marietta, and sponsored in the House by Rep. Matt Reeves, R–Duluth.
Georgia secretary of state candidates split over integrity of 2020 election results
When Georgia voters complete their ballots this year, one of the people they select will be the next person in charge of overseeing elections.
The Georgia Secretary of State handles business registration, professional licensing and regulation of charities and securities, all essential to the economy.
It’s turtle time!
As we’re enjoying springtime across Georgia, the loggerhead sea turtles are also making their way to the state to enjoy the springtime – or at least one night’s worth of it anyway when they lay their eggs on Georgia beaches. A senior wildlife biologist with DNR Mark Dodd, also the sea turtle program coordinator at DNR, says its like clockwork.
Kemp signs legislation protecting Georgia agriculture, natural resources
Georgia’s agriculture community was in the spotlight Wednesday as Gov. Brian Kemp signed several bills into law that will support Georgia’s farmers and foresters, as well as preserving critical natural resources. He was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, members of the General Assembly, and other agriculture and natural resource officials.
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Georgia CEO: An update on Georgia Power’s 2026 projects
Central Region Executive for Georgia Power Bowen Reichert Shoemaker discusses 2026 projects and their impact across the state in this video from our friends at Georgia CEO:
Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended last week saved them nearly $200 million in May.
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Opinion: Georgia GOP – Will the lesson never be learned?
As Georgia’s political landscape braces for the 2026 U.S. Senate race, the looming showdown between current Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff and the eventual GOP nominee risks repeating past missteps: prioritizing celebrity and name recognition over conservative substance.
Opinion: Looking through Galileo’s telescope at Georgia’s elections
Today a distinguished group of Georgia civic leaders will gather at The Carter Center to discuss “The State of Election Integrity in Georgia.” The organizations participating include some of our state’s most respected individuals— former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, former Gov. Roy Barnes, former Gov. Nathan Deal, and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
OPINION: Why I’m Running for Georgia’s Secretary of State
I’ve had the privilege of traveling across Georgia, visiting all 159 counties and hearing from people from every walk of life. From small towns to big cities, one thing is clear: Georgians care deeply about election integrity.
