Governor Brian Kemp Announces 120 New Jobs Coming to Hall County

Governor Brian Kemp Announces 120 New Jobs Coming to Hall County

James Swafford
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October 13, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that VDL Groep (VDL), a global Dutch engineering and equipment manufacturer, will invest $77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Hall County, creating approximately 120 new jobs.  What will this expansion look like? VDL will purchase and expand the building it currently leases in […]
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Brian Jack Delivers $1.88 Million Federal Investment to LaGrange College

Brian Jack Delivers $1.88 Million Federal Investment to LaGrange College

James Swafford
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October 12, 2026
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited LaGrange College to deliver an initial $1,883,050 federal investment through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.   What is this funding for? The funding represents the first year of a five-year initiative expected to provide over $3 million in federal support for LaGrange College’s 21st Century Workforce Readiness […]
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Brian Kemp Announces 320 New Hyundai Jobs Coming to West Point

Brian Kemp Announces 320 New Hyundai Jobs Coming to West Point

James Swafford
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October 8, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in West Point, Georgia. The company plans to create 320 new jobs as part of its ongoing efforts to support global automotive customers with operations in North America.  How will Hyundai's capabilities be expanded? Located at […]
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Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Secure $11 Million for Infrastructure in Savannah

Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Secure $11 Million for Infrastructure in Savannah

James Swafford
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October 5, 2026
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently secured more than $11.3 million in federal funding for the Freight Mobility, Military and Workforce Readiness Corridor Project on DeRenne Avenue in Savannah, Georgia. How will the funding help the project? The funding will support right-of-way acquisition for the project, which will improve a key transportation […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces 140 New Jobs Coming to McDuffie County

Governor Brian Kemp Announces 140 New Jobs Coming to McDuffie County

James Swafford
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October 1, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) plans to create approximately 140 new jobs and invest an estimated $26 million over the next several years to establish a new metal fabrication facility in McDuffie County.  What is the timeline for this new facility and where will it be located? For the […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—9.25.2026—Jackson Leads Bottoms in New Poll—Collins Calls out Ossoff—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—9.25.2026—Jackson Leads Bottoms in New Poll—Collins Calls out Ossoff—Much More

James Swafford
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September 25, 2026
NEW POLL: Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms Outside of the Margin of Error A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error. The survey of 3,073 likely voters was conducted September 15-18 and carries a margin of error […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act

James Swafford
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September 24, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026 to help Georgia communities receive more support to address wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs.  What does the Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act do specifically? The bipartisan legislation, first introduced by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), would replace […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces $1.2 Billion Coming to Rome, Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp Announces $1.2 Billion Coming to Rome, Georgia

James Swafford
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September 22, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is investing $1.2 billion into expanding its North American headquarters in Rome, Georgia. Following the expansion, Pirelli expects its facility to be a full operations in 2033. How will Pirelli’s facility be expanded? The company plans to expand the factory in two phases: first […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act

James Swafford
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September 22, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act, legislation to help reduce transit project delays by streamlining the environmental review process for projects that would have little to no environmental impact.  How would the Streamline Transit Projects Act achieve this? The bill would authorize the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter […]
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Rich McCormick Launches Inquiry Into Federal Biotechnology Research and Security

Rich McCormick Launches Inquiry Into Federal Biotechnology Research and Security

James Swafford
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September 14, 2026
Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Brian Babin (R-TX) recently sent letters to three major department heads requesting information on how their agencies are advancing U.S. leadership in biotechnology research while protecting against security risks.  Who received these letters, and how were they sent? The major department heads include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—9.11.2026—GA Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk—Rick Jackson Unveils Action Plan—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—9.11.2026—GA Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk—Rick Jackson Unveils Action Plan—Much More

James Swafford
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September 11, 2026
Georgia Republicans Honor the Memory of Charlie Kirk One Year After His Assassination Georgia Republicans united today to honor the life and memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one year after his assassination. The co-founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. Key […]
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Brian Kemp Announces $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants for Georgia

Brian Kemp Announces $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants for Georgia

James Swafford
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September 11, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Georgia $499,385,000 in infrastructure grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. How will these infrastructure grants be used? This funding comes in the form of grants to strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—9.4.2026—Rick Jackson Announces Plan to End Human Trafficking—Raphael Warnock Against Data Centers—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—9.4.2026—Rick Jackson Announces Plan to End Human Trafficking—Raphael Warnock Against Data Centers—Much More

James Swafford
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September 4, 2026
Rick Jackson Unveils Plan to End Human Trafficking and Enforce Child-Safety Protections Today at Liberty Plaza, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, was joined by Attorney General Chris Carr to unveil his plan to end human trafficking and protect Georgia's most vulnerable children. The centerpiece of the plan to protect Georgia’s children is a […]
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Andrew Clyde Applauds $93 Million Investment to Transform Rural Healthcare

Andrew Clyde Applauds $93 Million Investment to Transform Rural Healthcare

James Swafford
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August 31, 2026
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is applauding the Trump Administration’s recent announcement that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to Georgia to help strengthen rural healthcare and improve health outcomes through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).  How was this investment secured? This investment was made possible through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
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Raphael Warnock Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

Raphael Warnock Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

James Swafford
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August 31, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a statewide moratorium on data centers after his recent visit to the proposed site of OpenAI’s new 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County. The Senator viewed the proposed project site with Effingham resident John Smith, who lives across the street.  Who else did Sen. Raphael Warnock meet with? […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—8.28.2026—100 Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson—Brian Kemp Visits South America—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.28.2026—100 Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson—Brian Kemp Visits South America—Much More

James Swafford
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August 28, 2026
Over 100 Georgia Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor The Rick Jackson for Georgia Campaign recently announced that over 100 local Sheriffs have endorsed Rick Jackson for Governor. This announcement comes one week after the Republican candidate received endorsements from Democratic Sheriffs in Lowndes and Dooly Counties. This many endorsements from Sheriffs across the state only reinforce that idea. […]
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Brian Kemp Announces Next-Gen Walmart Center Coming to Carnesville

Brian Kemp Announces Next-Gen Walmart Center Coming to Carnesville

James Swafford
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August 27, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), while on an economic development mission in South America, announced that Walmart, Inc. plans to build a high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 new jobs and bringing $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County.  How does Walmart contribute to Georgia’s industry and economy? Walmart’s presence in Georgia includes 209 […]
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AG Chris Carr Announces the Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

AG Chris Carr Announces the Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

James Swafford
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August 26, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate big tech settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., marking the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s.  In addition to the payment, Meta will implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on the company’s […]
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