Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Tweets

Sep 28

Georgia is the No. 1 State for Business for an unprecedented 9th year in a row! Our hardworking and skilled workforce, reliable infrastructure, and partnership approach are why unprecedented levels of jobs and investment are coming to our communities. madmimi.com/p/bbd3b41/prev

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Marty and I believe that every child in Georgia has a right to a high-quality education, no matter their zip code. That's why we're working hard for students, parents, and teachers, and we'll continue to do so!

Five 'street racers' arrested in Clayton County "Purge Night Takeover"

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Great job by the

@ClaytonCountyPD

, and another example of how the legislation we passed to increase penalties for street racing and reckless driving is helping to keep our communities safe!

fox5atlanta.com

Almost a week after the city of Atlanta pledged to punish street racers more aggressively, multiple suspected street racers in Clayton County were busted in an event they were calling “Purge Night...

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Great job creators like

@KingsHawaiian

continue to expand their operations here in the Peach State because they know we're a safe bet for success. We're thankful this brand is bringing even more jobs and more of their delicious products to Georgia!

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@gdecd

Nov 1

.@GovKemp today announced that family-owned, Hawaii-inspired food company @KingsHawaiian will invest more than $85 million in expanding its Oakwood facility, creating 160 new jobs in Hall County. Read more: bit.ly/3sOxLIE

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As we observe the start of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we're celebrating the rich history and cultural contributions that Georgia's indigenous people have made to our state and nation. Marty and I have been honored to meet with the leaders of Georgia's tribes while in office.

Nov 1

I'm proud of what we've accomplished over these past four years, but I'm never content for us to rest on our laurels. When it comes to bringing jobs and opportunity to every part of the Peach State, we're going to Keep Choppin'!

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More Georgians across all demographics are employed than ever before and we have the lowest unemployment rate in the nation for Black and Hispanic Americans. Learn how we're bringing even more opportunity to these communities via this

@GeorgiaDOAS

report: madmimi.com/p/6851f41/prev

Congratulations to Chief Schierbaum on this prestigious appointment. Marty and I know he'll continue to work hard serving the

@CityofAtlanta

in this leadership role, and we look forward to furthering our partnership between the state and local level to keep our communities safe.

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City of Atlanta, GA

@CityofAtlanta

Governor Brian P. Kemp Retweeted

Mayor @AndreForAtlanta appointed Darin Schierbaum as the 26th Chief of @Atlanta_Police: “A proponent of 21st Century Policing, Chief Schierbaum will continue building deep ties between the Atlanta police and the community they serve." bit.ly/3WapsUK #MovingAtlantaForward

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First Lady Marty Kemp

@GAFirstLady

The hardworking men & women of

’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and their partners in law enforcement are using every tool at their disposal to pursue traffickers and buyers and keep Georgians safe. Thank you all for your commitment to protecting our communities!

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GA AG Chris Carr

A Gwinnett Co. man, age 23, has pleaded guilty to Human Trafficking in a case that marks our Unit's first undercover chat case. The defendant solicited a purported 14-year-old female online for sex but was actually communicating w/ an undercover officer. law.georgia.gov/press-releases

Marty, the girls, and I are holding Steven Blesi's family and the entire

@kennesawstate

community in our prayers following the tragedy in Seoul over the weekend. We join them in mourning his passing and ask that God comfort them with cherished memories of this native Georgian.

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Kennesaw State

@kennesawstate

Oct 30

Kennesaw State University officials were deeply saddened to learn that KSU student Steven Blesi was among the more than 150 people tragically killed in this weekend’s Halloween incident in Seoul, South Korea. (1/5)

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Oct 30

All of Georgia joins our South Korean friends in mourning the tragic loss of 153 lives in Seoul this weekend. As we keep them and their families in our prayers, Marty, the girls, and I ask that you join us in offering condolences to the people of Korea and

@koreanatlanta

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Please see our family’s statement on Coach Vince Dooley’s passing.

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FOX 5 Atlanta

@FOX5Atlanta

REST IN PEACE: Legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley has died at 90 years old. MORE: bit.ly/3sCijiF

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Here in the No. 1 state for business, the ports never stop. Last year alone, Georgia saw $166 billion in global trade with over $42 billion worth of exports. 85% of those exports came from small businesses here in the Peach State.

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Georgia Ports

@GaPorts

GPA Container Yard Manager Peter Schandolph Jr. captured some great images of sunrise over the Port of Savannah's 24/7 vessel operation.

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On this #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we're thanking all those who come to the aid of Georgians in need. Thank you for your bravery, dedication, and service! God bless you and your families, and may He keep you safe.

Oct 27

We created the Gang Prosecution Unit to take the fight to dangerous criminals, and it is working! Great partnerships like this are taking gang members off our streets. Thank you,

, for making sure these criminals face justice.

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GA AG Chris Carr

Governor Brian P. Kemp Retweeted

Oct 27

Working with @CobbPoliceDept & @PauldingSheriff, our Gang Prosecution Unit has secured the indictment of 5 individuals in a case that involves a drive-by shooting that is alleged to have occurred in Marietta in June 2021. Read more here

law.georgia.gov/press-releases

First Lady Marty Kemp

@GAFirstLady

In our fight to end human trafficking, we’re focused on pursuing not just traffickers, but also buyers who participate in this abuse. Thank you to the

Three men indicted on human trafficking charges in Cherokee County

Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit for ensuring those who harm others face justice.

tribuneledgernews.com

Two alleged sellers and three alleged buyers in a human trafficking operation have been indicted by state prosecutors in Cherokee and Fulton counties, Attorney General Chris Carr announced Oct. 26.

@GAFirstLady

and I were proud to join with members of the Liberty Co. community yesterday to officially open the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Hinesville. Thank you to

@CohenVeterans

and

@PartnersAspire

for supporting heroes in need who serve our nation so well.

Georgia has more film/TV business than ever before! The latest expansion of this growing industry here in the No. 1 state for business comes from

@BluestarATL

, which will invest $180M in a 53-acre production campus at Fort Gillem. Congratulations on this great new chapter!

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Bluestar Studios

@BluestarATL

Exciting news! variety.com/2022/artisans/

Oct 25

Today, we broke ground on the largest economic development project in GA history, celebrating

@Hyundai

’s new chapter in the No. 1 state for business! Thanks to strong partnerships, assets like the

@GaPorts

, & our great workforce, we’ll make even more history in the years ahead.

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This marks the single-largest investment by a business in Henry County, ever. When it comes to projects like this here in the No. 1 state for business, we're going to keep choppin'!

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@gdecd

Today, Governor Brian Kemp announced that NewCold, a global leader in automated distribution and cold chain logistics, will build and operate an advanced, large-scale automated distribution facility in Georgia: bit.ly/3TLOyr6

Governor Brian P. Kemp Retweeted

Marty, the girls, and I are wishing all those who celebrate a festive #Diwali. May you have peace and joy as you commemorate the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil.

Georgia Department of Public Safety

@ga_dps

Yesterday was the 2nd Annual GSP Post 46 Toys for Tots Car Show organized by TFC Mapes. The event raised $4,500, and they collected seven full boxes of toys. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this a successful event. #gatrooper

Oct 22

Please see my statement on behalf of my family regarding the passing of retired Master Trooper Ronnie Gay:

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Oct 21

The multi-agency Crime Suppression Unit is taking dangerous criminals off our streets and keeping our communities safe. Thank you to the brave law enforcement officers making a difference in the fight to make Georgia a safer, stronger place to call home. dps.georgia.gov/press-releases

Oct 21

Working with the General Assembly earlier this year, we ensured Georgia does not and will not have any COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This continues to be the case as we move further beyond the pandemic.

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DOL: Georgia unemployment remains at all-time low, below national average

Oct 20

Georgia's unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the nation and we have more people working in our state than ever! That's because we fought for both lives and livelihoods during the pandemic, and thanks to our partnership approach with job creators.

fox5atlanta.com

In Georgia, that rate remained at an all-time low of 2.8% for the third straight month.

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Oct 20

Marty and I enjoyed spending time with some hardworking Georgians in the wood pallet industry yesterday who play a vital role in keeping our state No. 1 for business and a major exporter. Last year, Georgia trade topped $166B with over $42B in exports, and we'll keep choppin'!

Oct 20

Marty, the girls, and I are very saddened to learn of Charley Trippi's passing. A legend on and off the field, his achievements continue to inspire current and aspiring players on the gridiron. Please keep the family of this great man and

@GeorgiaFootball

icon in your prayers.

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Jeff Dantzler

@jeffdantzlertv

Oct 19

Rest In Peace Charley Trippi - one of the most dynamic athletes in American, @NFL, @GeorgiaFootball & @BaseballUGA history. A glorious 100 years for a legendary member of numerous Halls of Fame.

Oct 19

Today and every day, we are thankful for the brave men and women who wear a firefighter's uniform and run toward danger to save the lives and property of their fellow Georgians. Some lay down their very lives in service to their communities. Thank you,

@GPSTC

, for honoring them.

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GPSTC

@GPSTC

Oct 19

On October 14th, 2022 the Georgia Public Safety Training Center hosted the Georgia Fallen Firefighter Memorial. We are eternally grateful for the sacrifice that these men and women make on a daily basis. For more pictures view the link below: flic.kr/s/aHBqjAbSdr

Georgia Department of Agriculture

Oct 18

Marty and I had the honor of opening the 2022

@sunbeltagexpo

today and spent some time with Georgia's Farmer of the Year, Scotty Raines, and his wife Melanie. It's always great to be with with innovators who keep Georgia's No. 1 industry strong and to celebrate farming families.

Oct 18

The Gang Prosecution Unit we created with the legislature this year is delivering quick and strong results.

and his hardworking team are taking the fight to these criminals, and I look forward to more announcements like this under his leadership.

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GA AG Chris Carr

Oct 17

Our Gang Prosecution Unit has indicted 4 alleged members of the Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods in Dougherty Co. for murder, weapons offenses & other violent crimes. This is our first indictment out of SW Georgia & our fifth indictment in just 2 weeks. law.georgia.gov/press-releases

Oct 17

Today, I held a roundtable with representatives from Black Chambers of Commerce from across Georgia. Joined by

@GeorgiaDOAS

Small Business & Supplier Diversity Manager Julian Bailey, I heard directly from them about how we can keep our state No. 1 for business for ALL Georgians.

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Oct 14

Marty, the girls, and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Henry 'Wayne' Howard. His loved ones and the community he served with dedication will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning. Please join us in honoring his life and service.

Narcotics seizure considered one of largest in Atlanta Police history

Congratulations to the

@Atlanta_Police

Narcotics Unit on this major win! Thank you for taking these drugs off our streets. As valued partners in the fight against gangs and violent criminals, we will not rest when it comes to keeping our communities safe.

ajc.com

A narcotics investigation launched last month has resulted in one of the largest narcotics seizures in Atlanta Police Department’s history.

On behalf of Georgians everywhere, thank you to the brave men and women of the

@USNavy

, both past and present, who have defended America and our values on the high seas over the past 247 years.

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Meanwhile, we've saved Georgians ~$800M at the pump by suspending the state gas tax, returned $1.1B+ to Georgia taxpayers, and passed the biggest tax cut in state history. We can't fix everything Washington has broken, but we'll keep fighting to lessen the burden on our people!

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Wholesale inflation rises more than expected in September, with prices jumping 8.5%

The latest reports again confirm Americans are enduring 40-year high inflation because of bad policies coming out of Washington, D.C.

foxbusiness.com

The producer price index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level before it reaches consumers, remains at a multi-decade high, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

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