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News Articles: State of the State

Gov. Brian Kemp departs the House chamber after delivering the State of the State speech, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Atlanta.

'Lawmakers': Gov. Kemp delivers State of the State, Democrats respond on Day 4

Kemp also promoted action on school vouchers, announced pay raises for state employees, and expressed support for the Atlanta police training center.

 

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Kemp ushers in 'a new era' for Georgia in State of the State address

Gov. Brian Kemp says the state of the Georgia "has never been stronger and more resilient" in his address.

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Fulton County deputy district attorney Fani Willis gestures as she makes her closing arguments during a trial for Martin Blackwell in Atlanta, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Blackwell is accused of pouring hot water on two gay men as they slept.

Political Rewind: Special grand jury's findings remain sealed; Dems call to overturn abortion ban

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says criminal charges are "imminent" in her investigation into the 2020 election, but her final report will stay sealed while she pursues charges. Although they don't have the votes, state Democrats filed bills to overturn Georgia's abortion ban.

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Georgia's state capitol

Political Rewind: State of the State address; Dickens on Buckhead cityhood; Civility in government

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp prepares his State of the State address. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens seeks to improve the relationship between city and state government. And Sen. Warnock puts pressure on big businesses to step in the fight on voting rights.

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Gov. Brian Kemp seen during his inauguration. Kemp gives his second State of the State address Thursday Jan. 16, 2020.

WATCH: Gov. Brian Kemp Gives 'State Of The State' Address

Gov. Brian Kemp will give his State of the State address at 11 a.m. Thursday. He calls it his, " blueprint for a stronger, safer and more prosperous...

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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal delivers the State of the State address on the House floor while applauded by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, right, and House Speaker David Ralston at the state Capitol in Atlanta, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Deal Delivers Wide-Ranging Final State Of The State Address

On this Special Edition of Political Rewind, we are at the Georgia State Capitol for Governor Nathan Deal’s final State of the State address. What are...

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