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Georgia suspends gas tax, declares emergency as fuel prices spike
politics11 days ago

Georgia suspends gas tax, declares emergency as fuel prices spike

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the state’s motor fuel excise tax for 30 days, effective September 29 through October 29. The move removes 33.3 cents per gallon from gasoline and 37.3 cents from diesel, responding to average prices of $4.19 for gas and $6.24 for diesel. The executive order also suspends commercial vehicle weight limits to lower supply chain costs. This is the second such suspension in 2026, amid rising fuel costs linked to global market volatility and the Iran conflict.

via 95.5 WSB|
#brian-kemp#fuel-prices#gas-tax
Georgia GOP Leaders Pause Kemp's 2028 Redistricting Push
politics3 months ago

Georgia GOP Leaders Pause Kemp's 2028 Redistricting Push

Georgia’s Republican leaders rejected Governor Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and state legislative maps during a special session, saying the timing is too quick after a Supreme Court ruling weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections and with ongoing litigation. House Speaker Jon Burns indicated lawmakers would take time to assess the implications and focus on economic issues, leaving open a revisit later this year. The move comes as protests at the Capitol highlighted racial and political tensions surrounding minority voting rights, while several states have already drawn new districts ahead of the 2028 elections.

via CNN|
#brian-kemp#georgia#gop
Trump-backed Collins ousts Kemp ally in Georgia Senate runoff as Jackson defeats Jones for governor
politics3 months ago

Trump-backed Collins ousts Kemp ally in Georgia Senate runoff as Jackson defeats Jones for governor

Trump’s late endorsement helped Rep. Mike Collins defeat Kemp-backed Derek Dooley in the Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up a fall race against Democrat Jon Ossoff; in the governor’s contest, Rick Jackson—backed by both Trump and Kemp—defeated Jones. The results underscore Trump’s continued sway in GOP primaries but also show mixed outcomes for his nominees elsewhere, with Ossoff remaining a strong fundraiser in a competitive state and 2028 chatter already percolating as the 2026 cycle unfolds.

via CNN|
#brian-kemp#georgia-elections#jon-ossoff
politics3 months ago

Kemp’s Georgia Gamble Tests His Political Reach

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s influence is put to the test in Tuesday’s runoffs: he backed Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race while Trump endorsed Mike Collins, and Kemp separately endorsed Burt Jones for governor as spending from Rick Jackson reshapes the contest. The outcomes will gauge whether Kemp can steer Georgia Republicans toward a broad, win-ready coalition that could matter for his 2028 ambitions, or whether Trump’s MAGA influence prevails in the state.

via Politico|
#brian-kemp#donald-trump#endorsements
Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff against Rick Jackson
politics3 months ago

Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff against Rick Jackson

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican governor runoff, describing Jones as a trusted ally as Jones competes with billionaire Rick Jackson for the GOP nomination; Kemp highlighted their joint record on economic policy and job creation, with election day Tuesday and heavy campaign advertising as the race heats up, and the winner set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

via WSB-TV|
#brian-kemp#burt-jones#georgia-politics
politics3 months ago

Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP runoff, signaling Trump-aligned support

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the GOP gubernatorial runoff, giving Jones a high‑profile boost as he faces self‑funded challenger Rick Jackson and aims to capitalize on Kemp’s influence ahead of Tuesday’s vote; the endorsement aligns Kemp with Trump in a race that features historic spending and a tight, high‑stakes contest for the state’s next governor.

via Politico|
#brian-kemp#burt-jones#georgia
Collins, Dooley clinch Georgia GOP Senate runoff showdown
politics4 months ago

Collins, Dooley clinch Georgia GOP Senate runoff showdown

Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley secured spots in Georgia’s Republican primary runoff on June 16 to face off against each other for a chance to challenge Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins has leaned into MAGA credentials and faces scrutiny from a House Ethics inquiry, while Dooley has drawn support from Gov. Brian Kemp and promotes an outsider platform with reforms like term limits and banning stock trading. Ossoff has built a strong campaign operation and remains the Democratic frontrunner in a politically divided state.

via NBC News|
#brian-kemp#georgia#politics
Georgia set to redraw electoral maps in June special session after Supreme Court ruling
politics4 months ago

Georgia set to redraw electoral maps in June special session after Supreme Court ruling

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a proclamation for a June 17 special session of the General Assembly to redraw Georgia's state and U.S. House electoral maps in response to a Supreme Court ruling that mandates new maps before the 2028 election cycle; the session will focus on redistricting and related election-law changes, with reactions from both parties and implications for future elections.

via CBS News|
#brian-kemp#elections-2028#georgia
politics4 months ago

Kemp pushes early redraw of Georgia’s 2028 congressional map

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is calling a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts for 2028, aiming to lock in a GOP‑favorable map ahead of that cycle. Kemp had previously declined to pursue redistricting for 2024, and the move follows a Supreme Court ruling that has spurred new maps in other Southern states; the session on June 17 will shape districts even as this year’s primaries proceed.

via Politico|
#brian-kemp#congressional-maps#georgia
Georgia Gov. Kemp Sets June Special Session to Redraw Electoral Maps
politics4 months ago

Georgia Gov. Kemp Sets June Special Session to Redraw Electoral Maps

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a June 17 special session to redraw state legislative and congressional maps after a Supreme Court voting-rights ruling, aiming to lock in Republican-leaning districts for the next cycle; he says maps won’t be changed for this year’s elections as primaries approach, and the session will also address a July-ballot QR-code law amid potential district changes that could affect lawmakers like Rep. Sanford Bishop.

via The Guardian|
#brian-kemp#georgia#gerrymandering
Kemp signs sweeping Georgia tax cuts with local property relief
politics5 months ago

Kemp signs sweeping Georgia tax cuts with local property relief

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 463 and SB 33 to overhaul taxes: cutting the income tax rate to 4.99% for 2026 with a scheduled glide to 3.99%, raising standard deductions, expanding retirement exclusions, and easing overtime/tips taxation. SB 33 blocks local governments from opting out of a statewide homestead exemption and creates a 1% Local Homestead Option Sales Tax to fund property-tax relief. Republicans say the measures bolster affordability and job growth, while critics warn about potential revenue impacts for schools and services and note constitutional challenges; a correction clarifies how the homestead cap is calculated.

via WABE|
#brian-kemp#georgia#homestead-exemption
Kemp to assess Georgia wildfires as two major blazes burn tens of thousands of acres
local5 months ago

Kemp to assess Georgia wildfires as two major blazes burn tens of thousands of acres

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to survey the Brantley County wildfire as Georgia’s southern blazes threaten tens of thousands of acres; the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County has grown to about 29,606 acres (roughly 10% contained) and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County has burned over 4,400 acres (about 15% contained). Thirty-four new wildfires sparked about 75 acres statewide, with dry, windy conditions and drought hampering containment. Evacuations remain in place, 91 counties are under burn bans, a state of emergency is in effect, and smoke has drifted toward Atlanta. Road closures persist and residents are urged to follow orders and avoid drone activity near fires.

via CBS News|
#brantley-county-fire#brian-kemp#clinch-county-fire