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Kemp leads trade mission to Scotland and Ireland

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp is leading a trade mission to Scotland and Ireland to strengthen economic partnerships benefiting Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp…

Kemp announces new rural site grants

ATLANTA — Georgia awards $7.8 million to support rural site development and future economic growth across the state. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development…

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South Georgia LEADS Opens 2026-27 RLI Applications

VALDOSTA — South Georgia LEADS is accepting applications through July 10 for its 2026-2027 Regional Leadership Initiative. Release: VALDOSTA, GA – South Georgia LEADS is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 class of its Regional…

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Lockheed Martin Adds 1,200 Georgia Jobs

ATLANTA — Lockheed Martin celebrates 75 years in Marietta while announcing 1,200 new Georgia jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations…

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Wiregrass Graduates First Construction Training Class

PHOTO: Instructor Chris Aultman (left) poses alongside students Antavious Cobb, Daniel Duncan, Briyith Lopez, and Keilan Locklear during a hands-on training project as part of the inaugural Summer Construction Training Program. The scholarship-funded program, developed…

Georgia Earns Top Credit Ratings

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia’s strong finances earned another round of top-tier credit ratings Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Georgia has again earned the highest possible credit ratings with…

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Rideout Arsenal Expanding to Thomasville

THOMASVILLE — Firearms manufacturer Rideout Arsenal will invest $22 million and create 120 jobs in Thomasville. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22…

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SGBC Celebrates 25 Graduates of Small Business Academy

PHOTO: A historic Public-Private technical residency by the Southern Georgia Black Chambers graduated 25 certified small businesses, as it drew praise from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Mayor Scott James Matheson, and Georgia Power. VALDOSTA —…