2026 gubernatorial election

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), […]

Governor Brian Kemp’s (R-GA) economic mission to Japan continues with the state delegation meeting with more companies across the country. These companies all have a stake in Georgia’s financial and industrial sectors, but contribute to the state in different ways.  The delegation first met with Yamaha, a corporation operating in Cobb County that produces all-terrain […]

Governor Brian Kemp’s (R-GA) economic mission to Japan is off to a strong start after the delegation met with seven different companies across the country. Each company has a stake in the State of Georgia and contributes to one or more of the state’s important industries. Gov. Brian Kemp's delegation met with leaders from Kubota, […]

State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently submitted a letter to Governor Brian Kemp (R), urging immediate emergency state funding to protect Georgia families facing food insecurity and healthcare disruptions due to the federal government shutdown. In the letter, they point out that over one million Georgians, including […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that he has joined a 14-state coalition in urging the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to issue a new rule that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. For context, the current federal voter registration form does not require any proof of U.S. […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R) and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul. The Governor commented on this trip, Georgia’s steady […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) has become the only gubernatorial candidate in the race to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to Georgia taxpayers to oppose and veto any efforts to increase taxes once elected governor. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge, championed by Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), is a written promise from candidates […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) provided remarks at the third meeting of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. He also met with local business leaders and constituents in Gainesville, Georgia.  The meeting was held at a local restaurant as a gesture to remind Georgians of the committee's focus. The committee represents […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that he is leading a sixteen-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s (R) recent actions to combat the dangerous drug cartels invading our country.  This illegal drug invasion is fueling violent crime, putting law enforcement and communities at risk, and crippling the public health system. The attorneys general […]