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Jan. 15, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Swears In Lauren Curry as Chief of Staff Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Friday announced that Lauren Curry has officially been sworn in as Chief of Staff for the Governor's Office, making history…

Jan. 12, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Delivers 2024 State of the State Address Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. You can watch his annual address…

Jan. 11, 2024 The Brunswick News Injured right whale renews call for updated ship-speed rule Michael Hall reports that news of an apparent boat-propeller injury to the first critically endangered North Atlantic right whale calf documented this calving season has…

Jan. 9, 2024 Capitol Beat News State awards second round of grants through new rural housing program Dave Williams reports that the state awarded more than $9 million Monday to support more than 400 housing units in four Georgia communities,…

Jan. 8, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Appoints State Elections Board Chair Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Friday announced that John Fervier has been appointed as the new Chair of the State Elections Board, effective immediately. He fills the vacancy created…

Jan. 5, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces New Staff Updates Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced changes to his staff ahead of the 2024 legislative session. Kristyn Long will serve as Executive Counsel, following the departure of David…

Jan. 4, 2024 Covington News Court dismisses Rivian zoning challenge Evan Newton reports that a court in Morgan County has dismissed a zoning challenge brought forth by a group of concerned citizens against the electric vehicle startup, Rivian. The ruling…

Jan. 3, 2024 Rome News-Tribune, Albany Herald Georgia falls 10 spots in yearly growth index ranking Staff reports that Georgia is the No. 18 growth state in the U.S., backsliding 10 spots from its previous ranking, according to the U-Haul…

Jan. 2, 2024 Capitol Beat News State income tax cut to take effect Jan. 1 Dave Williams reports that a $1 billion election-year tax cut the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed last year will take effect on New Year’s Day. For…