Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns with Derek Dooley in metro Atlanta; Ossoff rallies in Augusta

Georgia's closely watched U.S. Senate race is heating up as candidates from both parties fan out across the state, make their case to voters and report early fundraising numbers.

• Apr 20

Georgia House passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days; measure heads to Senate

The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it can reach Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

• Mar 18

Georgia Senate unanimously approves tax rebate of up to $500 for residents

Georgia lawmakers have approved another round of tax relief for residents after the state Senate unanimously passed a measure Monday to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500.

• Mar 16

Gov. Kemp orders investigation into Hall County sheriff after DUI arrest

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a formal investigation into Hall County's sheriff following his recent DUI arrest. Gov. Kemp has appointed a special committee to review the case and determine whether further action is warranted.

• Mar 6

Gov. Kemp to sign Georgia budget with new income tax rebate, I-75 improvements

Kemp's final state budget includes $2 billion in income and property tax relief, bonuses for teachers, and more.

• Mar 3

Georgia lawmakers approve income tax rebate, teacher bonuses

Lawmakers approved a new income tax rebate and homeowner relief grants as part of Georgia's midyear budget.

• Feb 26

Officials urge Georgians to prepare as winter storm continues path toward state

Georgia officials are urging residents to prepare now and stay off the roads as winter weather threatens ice, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions across the state.

• Jan 22

Ice, snow could disrupt roads and flights in Georgia this weekend: Gov. Kemp and Airport CEO offer travel guidance

A growing threat of winter weather could bring dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across North Georgia this weekend, as forecasters warn that ice, not snow, may be the biggest concern.

• Jan 21

Georgia joins federal tax credit scholarship program aimed at expanding school choice

Georgia families will soon have another option to help pay for their children's education after Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that the state has officially opted into a new federal tax credit scholarship program.

• Jan 20

Gov. Kemp proposes 4th tax rebate during State of the State address

Gov. Brian Kemp has announced his plans for a fourth income tax rebate for Georgians during his final State of the State speech.

• Jan 15

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in Japan this week to strengthen business ties

Governor Brian Kemp is in Japan this week, working to strengthen Georgia's decades-long ties with one of the state's biggest economic partners.

• Oct 27, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp visits South Korea following ICE arrests at Hyundai plant in Georgia

Nearly a month after a high-profile immigration raid at a Hyundai construction site, Georgia's governor is in South Korea to reaffirm ties and mark 40 years of economic collaboration between the two regions.

• Oct 22, 2025

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan running for Georgia governor as a Democrat

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is joining the race to be Georgia's next governor as a Democrat.

• Sep 16, 2025