VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Gov. Kemp: HOPE Scholarship helps over 2 Million…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia. “The HOPE Scholarship Program has been a game-changer…
August net tax revenues up 12.7 percent
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia’s August net tax collections totaled nearly $2.13 billion, for an increase of $240 million, or 12.7 percent, compared to August 2020, when net tax collections totaled almost…
Kemp urges support for new Atlanta law enforcement,…
Release: Governor Brian Kemp sent a letter to members of the Atlanta City Council urging them to support a new law enforcement and first responder training center. An excerpt from the letter is below, and…
Bioplastics company opening in Savannah, creating over 100…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that bioplastics company NANTRenewables, a subsidiary of NantWorks, will invest up to $29 million to build a manufacturing facility at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah. This venture will…
Gov. Kemp announces new Chief Operating Officer, additional…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced recent additions to the Governor's Office staff in operations, policy and legislative affairs, and communications. "I am proud to announce changes and additions to my office staff in operations,…
Gov. Kemp Directs $5.8 million to aid Georgia’s…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the allocation of $5.8 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Kemp shared the news with…
Gov. Kemp announces Bimbo QSR food processing facility…
Release: Bimbo QSR, subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo a Mexican multinational company, will be opening a food processing facility in Valdosta, creating 74 jobs in Lowndes County, Governor Brian P. Kemp. announced. The facility will bring…
Gov. Kemp deploys over 100 guardsmen to assist…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia National Guard, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Community Health, will deploy 105 personnel to hospitals throughout the state. These trained…