Brian Kemp

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian breaks ground on planned Stanton Springs factory

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rivian Automotive has moved forward with its plans to launch a 2,000-acre EV production plant at Stanton Springs North, breaking ground for the long-delayed project on Sept. 16. The ceremony involved several state officials — including Gov.
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service hosted a ribbon cutting, with keynote speaker Gov. Brian Kemp (third from left) and his wife, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp (second form left), to celebrate the opening of the Transitional Support Unit. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service hosted a ribbon cutting, with keynote speaker Gov. Brian Kemp (third from left) and his wife, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp (second form left), to celebrate the opening of the Transitional Support Unit. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

GWVH opens state-run veteran’s home Transitional Support Unit

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) opened the Transitional Support Unit (TSU) on Sept. 2 at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Kemp signs two tax cut bills

Dave Williams
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp had a pithy message as he signed two tax relief bills Tuesday.“Tax cut bill on tax day,” the Republican governor exclaimed as he prepared to sign legislation accelerating income tax reductions the General Assembly put in place last year.
Gov. Brian Kemp (front center) accepts a symbolic $5 billion check from Amanda Dyson-Thornton, executive director of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. MMCVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa León is at top right of the main staircase before it turns right. CONTRIBUTED

Gov. Brian Kemp (front center) accepts a symbolic $5 billion check from Amanda Dyson-Thornton, executive director of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. MMCVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa León is at top right of the main staircase before it turns right. CONTRIBUTED

MMCVB contributes to state tourism celebration

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tourism leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta on March 5 to celebrate the return of Tourism Day at the Capitol. The event highlighted tourism's role in Georgia’s economy, which is tied to agriculture as the state’s top industry.
Former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley (far left) was recently appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. CONTRIBUTED

Former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley (far left) was recently appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. CONTRIBUTED

Former Morgan County sheriff appointed to parole board

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Robert Markley as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.Markley is the former sheriff of Morgan County, where he served in the position for 24 years.“I am humbled at the opportunity to serve the citizens of Georgia as a member of the parole board.
The milk shelves at Walmart in Madison were bare after victims of Hurricane Helene to the east traveled west to search for supplies. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The milk shelves at Walmart in Madison were bare after victims of Hurricane Helene to the east traveled west to search for supplies. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Lake Country spared the worst of Hurricane Helene

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 3, 2024
While Lake Country was spared the most intense winds and rain brought by Hurricane Helene, the storm has killed more than 110 people across the southeast, a number expected to rise in the coming days. Thirty-five were killed in Buncombe County, North Carolina, alone.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Kemp signs controversial election law changes

Dave Williams
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp has wrapped up the annual bill-signing season by putting his signature to a package of election law changes backed by Republicans but criticized by Democrats and voting-rights advocates.
Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Kemp’s increasing political influence

Dick Yarbrough
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A few short years ago Brian Kemp was one of our most underrated and understated governors. Not anymore. Today, he is a power to be reckoned with, both in the state and nationally. Who saw it coming? I didn’t. Former Lt. Gov.
The Jones Building served as a hospital for 50 years. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

The Jones Building served as a hospital for 50 years. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

DBHDD to ‘dispose of’ four CSH buildings

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order last Tuesday authorizing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to “dispose” of the Jones, Green, Walker, and Wash House buildings on the Central State Hospital (CSH) campus.
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