2026 gubernatorial election

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced the launch of a public service announcement (PSA) campaign supported by the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance aimed at protecting consumers from the growing threat of gift card scams.  This campaign is a collaborative effort with attorneys general from 13 other states. It arrives as millions of Americans prepare […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced his appointment of David Burge as the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Revenue (DOR), following the confirmation of current commissioner Frank O'Connell by the Georgia House and Senate Judiciary Committees as the state's first Tax Court Chief Judge.  The Governor originally appointed O'Connell as DOR Commissioner in February […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that Kim Higgins and Marcel Higgens, both from Woodstock, have been indicted in DeKalb County on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud and a combined 23 counts of Medicaid Fraud.  The defendants owned and operated a behavioral health facility known as Overcomers Day Services, LLC, that provided Intensive […]

A recent wave of violence has shocked the world after a terrorist incident occurred in Sydney, Australia, and a mass shooting in Rhode Island, USA. Fifteen people were shot and killed in Sydney, and two people were shot and killed at Brown University in Rhode Island.  Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently sent a scathing letter to Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), urging him to stop obstructing the long-overdue confirmation of Lieutenant General Thomas Carden to the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB). It has been more than five months since Gen. Carden was first nominated for this critical, […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million to expand two existing facilities in Columbus, creating a combined 480 new jobs in Muscogee County over the next four years. BioTouch is a global provider of healthcare kitting and logistics solutions. Its offerings include custom healthcare kitting, […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has convicted 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods following a large-scale investigation into violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment directed from inside and outside of prison.  Among those convicted was the statewide leader of 1-8 Trey, Jamar Ramsay, who is currently […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic development mission to Panama this week, focusing on logistics infrastructure and supply chain operations at the Panama Canal. They will be accompanied by representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia ranks sixth in […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. With the most recent quarterly transfer of $414.8 million to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education account, the amount raised for education now totals $30.2 billion. […]

Attorney General Chris Carr and his Consumer Protection Division are urging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season, being vigilant against scams that could harm their wallets or cause identity theft. The warning from AG Chris Carr states that some retailers will try to lure in customers by deceptively advertising that their merchandise is on […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has announced his support for the recommendations of the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care. These recommendations will be considered during the 2026 Legislative Session.   The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Virginia Transformer Corporation will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County.  The Georgia Transformer facility in Rincon specializes in manufacturing custom-designed large power transformers for a wide range of industries, including utilities, data centers, and renewable […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that Salesforce, Inc. will invest $15 million to expand its Georgia presence, creating over 250 new jobs in Fulton County by the end of 2028. Salesforce is a global leader in AI-powered Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and a pioneer in trusted, cloud-based technology that helps businesses of every size […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new facility in Suwanee, bringing 300 new jobs to Gwinnett County. Socomec specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion, and energy storage, as well as expert services that support several business areas.  The company launched its […]

Georgia’s special elections for the Public Service Commission (PSC) resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Democratic Party. Municipal elections also took place, with the most notable result being a victory for Atlanta's incumbent Mayor, Andre Dickens. Dickens won his reelection with a dominant 85.7% of the vote. He ran against three other candidates who […]

Elections are underway in Georgia as voters decide who will compose the Public Service Commissioners (PSC). General elections are also underway, but at the Municipal level, where Georgians will vote on their local officials. Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) have a stake in the special elections concerning the PSC seats. […]

State Representatives Terry Cummings (D-Mableton), Mekyah McQueen (D-Smyrna), Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) and Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) have called on Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) to conduct a formal ethics hearing and remove Vice Chair John Cristadoro from the Cobb County Board of Education. This follows Cristadoro’s misuse of $250,000 in client funds through his private company, Alliance […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has provided an update on the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown, claiming that Senate Democrats' unwillingness to vote for a clean Continuing Resolution is the root of the problem. As a consequence of no bipartisan consensus, and according to the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), […]