DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Session Town Hall Meeting in Stonecrest
DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner and Vice Chair Viola Davis, along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, have announced they will be holding a post-session town hall meeting with state representatives. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest.State representatives will use this platform to recap the 2024 legislative session. For any inquiries regarding the event, individuals are encouraged to reach out to long.tran@house.ga.gov.The event will...
Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Support Law Enforcement and Dementia Patients
ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) stood alongside Governor Kemp at the State Capitol today as he signed two crucial bills into law aimed at supporting law enforcement and dementia patients in Georgia.House Bill 500, which creates the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle, was hailed by Rep. Silcox as an essential update to the law. She emphasized the importance of prosecuting criminals who engage in such destructive behavior, stating, "HB 500 is a much-needed update to the law to ensure that we have a mechanism to prosecute criminals...
DeKalb State House & Senate Delegation Celebrate Grand Opening of Constituent Services Office
Members of the DeKalb County House and Senate Legislative Delegation recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Constituent Services Office on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest, Georgia. The event was a historic collaboration between the Georgia State House and Senate DeKalb Legislative Delegation and the New Black Wall Street Market as they marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.During the event, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Jazzmin Cobble, welcomed the attendees and expressed her excitement about hosting the office in...
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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Public Safety and Supporting First Responders
Forsyth, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with various state and local leaders, signed a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and offering support to first responders. The highlight of the legislative package was HB 130, which allows for the repayment of up to $20,000 in student loans for full-time peace officers who complete 5 years of service.Governor Kemp emphasized the importance of these legislative efforts, stating, "Georgians have witnessed the disastrous impact lawlessness is having on communities across the country." He further...
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Georgia Freedom Dinner to be held April 30
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation will hold their annual Georgia Freedom Dinner on April 30. This year’s event will include special guest Kimberley Strassel, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Incoming Adjutant General of Georgia National Guard
Mar 15, 2024Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced Major General Richard “Dwayne” Wilson as the incoming Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, effective May 4, 2024. The Governor congratulated Major General Wilson on his new position, highlighting his service to the state and Armed Forces. Governor Kemp expressed his anticipation to collaborate with Major General Wilson to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Georgia.Governor Kemp also extended his congratulations and gratitude to Major General Thomas Carden, who will be taking on a...
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Steve Cortes: Ossoff, Warnock ‘clearly decided to prioritize illegal aliens and a radical open borders agenda’
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Georgia U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.
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Gov. Kemp Appoints Frank Wood as District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Frank Wood as the District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. This announcement comes as Wood fills the vacancy left by Alison Sosebee, who was appointed to the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit in December 2023.Frank Wood, who currently serves as the Acting District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, has a strong background in the legal field. He has been an assistant district attorney in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit for nearly a decade and has been the chief assistant DA for...
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Gov. Kemp, State Leaders Celebrate Hyundai Motor Group’s Historic Impact on Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp expressed his appreciation for Hyundai Motor Group's positive impact on the State of Georgia, stating, “Hyundai is with us at the table, helping us recruit businesses, giving back to our communities, and working with our world-class colleges and universities to connect more Georgians with great opportunities." This sentiment was echoed by José Muñoz, President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, who described Georgia as a second home for the company and highlighted the creation of jobs...
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AG Christopher Carr: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’
State Attorney General Christopher Carr (R-Georgia) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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Gov. Kemp Increases Funding for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced a significant increase in funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's (CJCC) Victim's Services grant, utilizing $26 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for FY25. This additional funding comes on top of the $13.2 million allocated in December for FY24, bringing the total ARPA funding for the grant to $94,237,210."I'm grateful we're able to provide these desperately needed funds to support the victims of crime as the federal government fails to live up to their promises," Governor Kemp...
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Gov. Kemp Appoints Judges and Solicitors General Across Georgia
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has made significant announcements today regarding the appointment of judges and solicitors general in various parts of the state of Georgia.J. Wade Padgett has been appointed to the Court of Appeals, filling the vacancy left by Judge Christian Coomer. Following this appointment, J. Grady Blanchard will be taking over the position in the Columbia Judicial Circuit. Governor Kemp has also appointed Spencer Tyson as the Solicitor General of Effingham County and Amy Godfrey as the Solicitor General of Coweta County.Judge Padgett, who has...
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Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE to Create 600 Jobs in Polk County at First-of-its-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will be investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown, Polk County. This facility will be the first of its kind in the United States, using recycled materials from retired solar panels to create new solar glass.Governor Kemp expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "SOLARCYCLE's first-of-its-kind facility is a transformational investment for the Polk County community and will help drive its economy...
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Gov. Kemp: State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) have announced that the state of Georgia has broken export records for the third consecutive year. In 2023, Georgia surpassed $49.7 billion in exports, surpassing the previous record of $47 billion in 2022. The state currently ranks seventh in the U.S. for the dollar value of trade and 12th for the dollar value of exports.Governor Kemp expressed his satisfaction with the achievement, stating, "For the third year in a row, Georgia has broken every record when it comes to...