Georgia’s net tax collection increases $279.2M

ATLANTA - Georgia's September net tax collections increased 9.9 percent making the year-to-date about $7.62 billion. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia’s September net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for an increase…

Kemp extends Georgia’s gas tax suspension

ATLANTA - Governor Kemp extended the temporary suspension of gas tax and supply chain state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian aftermath. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension…

Lake Lanier water service agreement announced

ATLANTA - The historic Lake Lanier Water Service Provider agreement was announced enabling water supply through 2050. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp - joined by former Governor Nathan Deal; Environmental Protection Division Director Rick Dunn;…

Georgia named No. 1 state for business

ATLANTA - Area Development magazine has named Georgia as the number one state for business for a ninth year in a row. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has been named by Area Development magazine…

Qualifying Georgians receive up to $350 through DHS

ATLANTA - Following Governor Kemp’s announcement that more than $1 billion in ARPA funds would be directed to the DHS, qualifying Georgians are receiving up to $350. Release: Following Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement that more…

Georgians want protection for Okefenokee

Photo: Mine site 2019-10-05; Wayne Morgan for WWALS on a Southwings flight ATLANTA - A poll shows the majority of Georgians want action taken to protect the Okefenokee from mining proposals. Release: Majority of Georgians…