Brian Kemp

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Yarbrough: 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 Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

Rivian charges ahead after judge signs bond validation

Josh Lurie
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The judge who initially denied the validation of bonds to provide tax incentives for the Rivian electric vehicle plant has now signed an order to uphold the bonds. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell initially ruled against the bonds on Sept.
The Walker Building was used as the male convalescent building and closed in 1974. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

The Walker Building was used as the male convalescent building and closed in 1974. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

DBHDD to ‘dispose of’ four CSH buildings

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, August 2, 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 buildings on the Central State Hospital (CSH) campus.
Purpose-built wakeboard boats are capable of creating sizable wakes that now must originate at least 200 feet from shore or structures, according to new Georgia law. Courtesy Benjamin Klaver/Unsplash.com

Purpose-built wakeboard boats are capable of creating sizable wakes that now must originate at least 200 feet from shore or structures, according to new Georgia law. Courtesy Benjamin Klaver/Unsplash.com

New no-wake zone for wakeboard boaters

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Early last month, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 121, which imposes new restrictions on boaters engaged in towing wake boarders or providing a boat-generated wake for wake surfers.
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