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July 9, 2026

Governor Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission this week to Scotland and Ireland, where they are meeting with business leaders and government officials to strengthen relationships and encourage additional investment in Georgia.

The delegation includes representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development and will meet with executives from Hyundai Motor Group, whose investments in Georgia represent the largest economic development project in state history. The Governor is also scheduled to meet with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and visit several companies with operations in Georgia.

Among the companies participating are Kerry Group, which operates food-processing facilities in Rome and Calhoun, along with CRH, Kingspan Group, Mallaghan, and Smurfit Westrock. The delegation will also tour the Georgia Southern University Wexford Campus to promote educational and economic partnerships between Georgia and Ireland.

Governor Kemp said the trip is focused on creating new jobs and expanding opportunities for hardworking Georgians through continued international investment.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Governor Kemp Met with OpenAI Leaders as Georgia Pursues AI Growth

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Governor Brian Kemp recently met privately with executives from OpenAI and Georgia Power as state leaders continue exploring Georgia’s role in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. According to documents obtained through the Georgia Open Records Act, the meeting took place on June 11 at the State Capitol, although neither the Governor’s Office nor OpenAI disclosed what was discussed.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

No Northwest Georgia Projects Included in Latest Round of Rural Site Development Grants

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Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the fourth round of Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) grants, awarding $7.8 million to ten projects across Georgia to help rural communities prepare industrial sites for future business recruitment and job creation. With this latest round, the state has now invested $28 million in rural site development since the program was launched in Fiscal Year 2025.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

More Than 120 New Georgia Laws Take Effect Wednesday

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More than 120 new laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly will officially take effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing a wide range of changes that will impact consumers, public safety, agriculture, criminal justice, financial institutions, and businesses across the state.

June 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia General Assembly Concludes 2026 Special Session

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The Georgia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 special session on Tuesday, June 23, after completing legislative work outlined in Governor Brian Kemp’s special session proclamation.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Applications Open For Fall 2026 Governor’s Internship Program

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Students and recent graduates interested in public service and state government now have an opportunity to gain firsthand experience inside Georgia’s Executive Office.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Burns Rejects Redistricting During Special Session, Cites Ongoing Court Cases

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has informed Governor Brian Kemp that the Georgia House will not take up congressional or legislative redistricting during the state’s upcoming special legislative session.

June 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fuel Tax Suspension Contributes to Drop in Georgia’s May Tax Revenue

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Georgia’s temporary suspension of the state motor fuel tax contributed to a significant decline in tax collections during May, according to state revenue figures.

State officials reported that net tax revenues for May declined by 12.6 percent compared to the same month a year ago. The decrease comes after Georgia suspended its motor fuel excise tax for part of May in an effort to provide relief to drivers facing higher fuel costs. The suspension remained in effect through June 2.

The gas tax holiday temporarily removed Georgia’s fuel excise tax, which currently amounts to about 33 cents per gallon on gasoline. State leaders said the suspension was intended to help offset rising fuel prices and reduce costs for consumers at the pump.

While the suspension provided relief for motorists, it also reduced one of the state’s major sources of transportation-related revenue. The tax is normally collected at the wholesale level and helps fund transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Georgia.

The gas tax suspension officially expired on June 3, and state officials have indicated it will not be extended. As a result, motorists across Georgia may continue to see fuel prices fluctuate throughout the summer as the tax returns and market conditions evolve.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Governor Kemp Expands Special Session Agenda to Include Property Tax Referendums and Appointments

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has expanded the agenda for the General Assembly’s upcoming special session, adding several items beyond the previously announced discussions on redistricting and election law changes.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drivers Seeing Higher Gas Prices After Tax Suspension Ends

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The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.