Georgia, Brian Kemp

Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons
The Georgia Department of Corrections and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a plan Tuesday to spend an additional $600 million on the state prison system, which has suffered from inadequate staffing,
Gov. Kemp proposes to spend hundreds of millions on Georgia prison renovation plan
Gov. Brian Kemp's plans for 2025 include hiring hundreds of new correctional officers and launching an extensive renovation program of Georgia's prisons.
Kemp wants more funding for Georgia prison improvements
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp announced budget recommendations for the Georgia Department of Corrections on Tuesday. The recommendations come after Kemp commissioned a statewide assessment of the Georgia corrections system by the consulting firm Guidehouse Inc.
Georgia Governor Seeks to Spend Hundreds of Millions More on Prisons
Legislators are seeking solutions to a wide range of problems plaguing prisons that have sparked a federal investigation. Among them: a sharp increase in prisoner deaths; high rates of employee turnover and arrests for criminal activity;
$600M+ earmarked to improve GA’s prison system is part of Gov. Kemp’s proposed budget
What happens at the Georgia state capitol in the coming months will have a lot to do with what happens in Georgia’s state prisons for years to come.
Why Georgia’s latest push to curb lawsuits has business groups and trial lawyers at odds
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans will push to limit lawsuits when the legislative session starts this month.
'Stay weather aware': Gov. Kemp announces Georgia offices closing due to winter weather
Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that some state offices are closing in wake of winter weather forecasts. Here's where, ...
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Kemp looking to infuse funding into Georgia’s corrections system
The money would go toward hiring more guards, improving pay and training, and making emergency repairs to facilities.
Gov. Brian Kemp closing state offices in Macon, North Georgia ahead of potential winter weather
MACON, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that state offices in Macon and north Georgia will be closed due to potential winter weather on Friday. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, ...
Winter storm system expected to hit Georgia later this week. Tips to get prepared.
Check your heating system and furnace, ensure it's functioning properly. Seal drafts around windows and doors.
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From Gov. Brian Kemp to Mike Pence, social media reacts to death of Jimmy Carter at 100
This story will be updated as tributes continue on social media.
Kemp recommends raises for correctional officers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is recommending an additional $372 million for the Department of Corrections, which includes a 4% pay ...
Gov. Kemp orders state agencies to prepare for snow and ice as storm approaches
Gov Kemp on Tuesday ordered state agencies to prepare for Friday's winter storm and urges residents to make plans.
Here are 11 things you can do now before winter storm moves in this week
Severe Weather Team 2 is forecasting a winter storm on Friday. Here are some things you can do to prepare now.
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State prisons chief seeking $372M for safety upgrades
Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Corrections asked state lawmakers Tuesday for $372 million to improve a prison ...