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Collins, Dooley clinch Georgia GOP Senate runoff showdown
politics6 days 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
politics13 days 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
politics13 days 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
politics13 days 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
politics15 days 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
local1 month 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
Biden's $6.6B Boost to Rivian Sparks Green Energy Debate
politics1 year ago

Biden's $6.6B Boost to Rivian Sparks Green Energy Debate

The Biden administration's $6 billion loan to Rivian for an electric vehicle plant in Georgia highlights a political divide over green energy incentives between Governor Brian Kemp and Senator Jon Ossoff. While Kemp criticizes federal incentives as market interference, Ossoff supports them as crucial for economic development. This issue could become a focal point in a potential 2026 electoral clash between Kemp and Ossoff, especially as federal policies on clean energy face potential rollback under a Trump administration.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#biden#brian-kemp#green-energy
Trump Secures Georgia Victory in 2024 Election
politics1 year ago

Trump Secures Georgia Victory in 2024 Election

Former President Donald Trump has been projected as the winner in Georgia, reclaiming the state he narrowly lost in 2020. This victory comes after Trump resolved a feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, which was seen as crucial for securing the state's 16 electoral votes. Georgia, a key battleground, has been a focal point for election integrity debates since Trump's unsuccessful attempts to overturn the 2020 results, leading to his indictment in 2023.

via The Hill|
#brian-kemp#donald-trump#election-2024
"Georgia Governor Presses Biden for Answers on Suspected Killer's Immigration Status in Student's Murder Case"
politics2 years ago

"Georgia Governor Presses Biden for Answers on Suspected Killer's Immigration Status in Student's Murder Case"

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from the Biden administration regarding the immigration status of the suspected killer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, who was found dead on the University of Georgia campus. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is a Venezuelan national who crossed into the US illegally and was released into the country via parole. Kemp addressed a letter to President Biden seeking clarification and demanding the White House secure the southern border, emphasizing the need for transparency and information sharing to safeguard communities. The White House insists that House Republicans are obstructing solutions to the immigration system, while Ibarra has been charged with multiple offenses in connection with Riley's death.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#brian-kemp#georgia
"Georgia Gov. Kemp Interviewed by Special Counsel in 2020 Election Interference Case"
politics2 years ago

"Georgia Gov. Kemp Interviewed by Special Counsel in 2020 Election Interference Case"

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp revealed that he was interviewed by special counsel Jack Smith's office regarding the 2020 election interference case, stating that he followed the law and the Constitution during the interview. Kemp also provided testimony to a special grand jury in a separate investigation into efforts to overturn the election in Georgia. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump faces federal charges related to election interference and has sought to interrupt the prosecutions. Kemp expressed confidence in the legal process and emphasized the importance of staying focused on the upcoming election.

via CNN|
#brian-kemp#donald-trump#election-interference
"Georgia Governor Kemp Warns of 2024 Election 'Race to the Bottom'"
politics2 years ago

"Georgia Governor Kemp Warns of 2024 Election 'Race to the Bottom'"

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warned against the 2024 election becoming a "race to the bottom," emphasizing the need for a positive vision and results-focused approach rather than personality-driven politics. Without explicitly naming Trump, Kemp criticized the focus on past elections and urged Republicans to offer a forward-looking message. His remarks come amid tensions with Trump, who is facing indictment in Georgia, and as the GOP primary race intensifies.

via NBC News|
#2024-election#brian-kemp#donald-trump