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Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured a new indictment in Walton County, charging suspects Charline Lashai Gatlin and Ivan Robert Stewart with Racketeering and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property. From April to September 2025, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together to obtain over $130,000 worth […]

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 […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently announced that he has secured $2.5 million in community project funding for the Lake Lanier Water Quality Initiative, a regional effort aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting drinking water for millions of Georgians. The project will be led by the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center in partnership with […]

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 […]

Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day Space Race. Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will cut flight capacity by 10% for over 40 major airports across the country, including the Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA. This announcement comes as a response to the prolonged government shutdown, as the FAA simply can’t afford to pay existing workers and hire new ones.  […]

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, […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R) has announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million to build a new manufacturing facility and create 120 new jobs in Effingham County. Underwood Ammo’s new manufacturing and assembly facility will be located at the Savannah Portside International Park, and construction on the facility is expected to begin in 2026.  Based […]

Congressional Republicans have recently pinned all the blame on Senate Democrats for the impending shutdown of the federal government because they have refused to negotiate over the proposed spending plan. Senate Democrats have countered this narrative, though, claiming that Republicans are responsible because they control Congress and the White House. They claim that since Republicans […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting its proposed rule, allowing state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell phones in prisons and jails.   For context, current FCC policy prohibits the use of jamming equipment, even in highly controlled environments. This blanket […]

Representative Mike Collins (R) has sent a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, urging him to reverse an action taken in the final days of the Biden administration that threatens the American recreational boatbuilding industry. For context, President Biden's EPA moved to make styrene a priority for risk evaluation […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R), in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved an extension of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program. This Georgia-centric approach has been a key health initiative, increasing access to affordable health coverage for able-bodied beneficiaries, lowering […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R) has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month, recognizing the critical role of education, training, and talent development to keep the state competitive and prosperous for hardworking Georgians.  Building on his unveiling of the Top State for Talent initiative last year, Kemp has announced that the third annual Governor’s Workforce Summit will […]

Last week, the House of Representatives passed notable bills honoring the late Charlie Kirk and a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, thereby avoiding an imminent shutdown. However, the House also passed notable bills on policing, energy, and infrastructure.  House Resolution (HR) 5143, known as the District of Columbia (DC) Policing Protection Act, repeals […]

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report commissioned by Senators Raphael Warnock (D) and Jon Ossoff (D) has unveiled how Governor Brian Kemp’s (R) Pathways to Coverage Medicaid work reporting requirement program failed to deliver results and work within budget.  The report shows that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wrongly approved higher […]

Two bills sponsored by Representative Buddy Carter (R) have recently passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and are being sent to the floor for a vote. The bills focus on protecting healthcare access for rural Americans and preserving AM radio access in all vehicles.  First, House Resolution (HR) 979, known as the […]