ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed an Executive Order recently to ease requirements and allow more medically trained professionals to safely administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that Spring Mountain Center will invest $45 million in opening a manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, delivering 205 jobs to the local community. Spring Mountain Center is a leading manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, home furniture and more.

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is asking for an additional $1 million to stimulate the state's hard-hit tourism industry.

(The Center Square) – Georgia Budget Director Kelly Farr said Thursday the state should continue to use its Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to stabilize its unemployment trust fund.

ATLANTA — Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods says more state funding is needed for mental health and support services in the state’s schools.

(The Center Square) – Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods says more state funding is needed for mental health and support services in the state's schools.

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that, for the second straight week, Georgia has more than doubled its number of reported COVID-19 vaccinations. From Jan. 11-18, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported an increase from 206,900 to 423,011 vaccines administered.

(The Center Square) – Nearly $6 billion in new investments created more than 16,000 new jobs in Georgia during the first half of fiscal year 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp said.

(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp touted Georgia's resiliency and ability to weather the economic downfall from the COVID-19 pandemic during his State of the State address Thursday, as he proposed restoring some spending for the rest of the fiscal year and in fiscal year 2022.