Georgia State Senate

RaShaun Kemp

State Senator · Senate District 38

Democratic

Official statements & news

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:47 AM

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OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 24, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces District Attorney Appointment
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Lyndsey Walters as District Attorney for the Cordele Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Bradford L. Rigby.  
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 23, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has again secured the No. 1 state for business ranking by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 13th year in a row, demonstrating an unmatched consistency in creating a successful, business-friendly environment. Working closely with economic developers across the state and the General Assembly, Governor Kemp has maintained this coveted distinction for Georgia throughout his entire eight years in office.
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 22, 2026
Major tire company to expand in northwest Georgia
ATLANTA — A global leader in tire production will invest $1.2 billion to expand in Georgia, bringing 1,000 jobs by 2033, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. “This historic investment will expand Pirelli’s footprint with roughly five times more positions than they currently employ across the region,” Kemp said in a statement Tuesday. The Italian […]
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 22, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Georgia Expansion
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a multi-year, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia. Governor and First Lady Kemp previously met with Pirelli's executives while leading an economic mission to Italy in 2024, laying the groundwork for this announcement.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 21, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Marilyn P. Bennett to the Superior Court of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Dwayne H. Gillis.  
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 10, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies. This funding is a result of the 2025 American Relief Act and will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 9, 2026
Gov. Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 3.5%
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August approached $2.50 billion, for an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, from August 2025 (FY 2026), when net tax collections totaled $2.41 billion.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 4, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments for District Attorney, State Court
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Amber Bennett Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Randal M. McGinley to the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; Richard E. “Richy” Braun, Jr., as District Attorney for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Billy Joe Nelson to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit; and Douglas Ray Woodruff to the State Court of Catoosa Cou
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 3, 2026
Another record breaker for business expansions and job growth in Georgia
ATLANTA — The economic boom continued in Georgia last year, with a second record-topping year of business investment and job growth. Gov. Brian Kemp and the state Department of Economic Development announced $35.2 billion in project investments for the fiscal year that ended June 30. That is up from $26.3 billion the prior fiscal year, which […]
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 3, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments. From July 1, 2025, to June 30 of this year, the Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and new company locations across the state. These community-building commitments are expected to bring an estimated 25,300 new private-sector jobs in the coming years.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 27, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Walmart to Bring 1,000 Jobs, Next-Gen Fulfillment Center to Carnesville
LIMA, PERU – Governor Brian P. Kemp today, while continuing an economic development mission in South America, announced that Walmart, Inc. plans to build a high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 new jobs and bringing $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 26, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Gwinnett Superior Court Appointments
SANTIAGO, CHILE – Governor Brian P. Kemp today, while on an economic development mission in South America, announced the following judicial appointments to the Superior Court of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit: Veronica H. Cope, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Honorable Deborah Fluker; and Kathrine M. Armstrong, who will be appointed in accordance with House Bill 1215 (Act 450) (2026).
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 24, 2026
Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 21, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces New Public Service Commissioner
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he will appoint Stan Wise to the District 5 seat of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), following the resignation of Commissioner Tricia Pridemore, effective September 4. Wise previously served on the Commission for 24 years, from 1995 to 2018, and Chaired the regulatory body multiple times. Pridemore succeeded him as the District 5 representative. 
News CoverageWSB-TV · Aug 20, 2026
Leaders say DNC not choosing Atlanta as host is a missed opportunity
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OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 17, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Cirkla to Bring 140 New Jobs to Hall County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The project is expected to create approximately 140 new jobs in Hall County over the next three years.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 14, 2026
Gov. Kemp: DeltaX to Establish North American HQ in Walton County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Walton County.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Charles B. “Brad” Dixon to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Glen A. Cheney; Billy Joe Nelson, Jr., to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Robert L. Russell, III; Catherine A. Sumner as District Attorney of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Honorable D. Robert Busbee; and Justin R. Arn
News CoverageThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Mar 24, 2026
Georgia Senate backs high school cellphone ban, sending bill to Kemp’s desk
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPQ3VTb2dzU05uYmg2dzJ5YThQcjRsdWpVbHJ5d1BMcG1rcGxOVURVNXZ6R21vQ01TaUNZVGdtV3BQVk11UkotZW1jdVVRMkpVRVNac1c1ZVYwZ2g2bnJ4VmZfS0RLMk5NZnVuYmhIRjRBWFg4cEJxREVuWUt2anNJai03RUVtWWZCVzZXM1RXclJ6anRnZFpwbU13Nm9IZ292WjRKTmtqQTNYODY5Sno1RmdB?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia Senate backs high school cellphone ban, sending bill to Kemp’s desk</a>  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
News CoverageChattanooga Times Free Press · Mar 24, 2026
Georgia legislature gives final approval to ‘bell to bell’ cell phone ban in high schools
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNVDIyYXRhcXNQazJmRTl3ekJCU3NVblB2NFNNSlgyQnUyclNQN2JabjVLbUlfbGtwOXgtQ0UtS1JuMWg4bnJDMDNXa2Fjd25vQnM2VER2UlpLYWFBX1NVdEFSMTIyUV9QWXRUbXhUWFN0Q09aUjRjTEpKeHBKeUR5dFE4Ul9HRDloRU0wYjc5b3VxRVFjdVRZeE52S0pKQQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia legislature gives final approval to ‘bell to bell’ cell phone ban in high schools</a>  Chattanooga Times Free Press
News CoverageState Affairs Pro · Mar 4, 2026
Bill to Regulate HOAs in Georgia Passes in Senate
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE1BUXRnZ1lHbklZYkdOZkZyT0E0blJ0aEpEdWhwWTVraHZDd2JPT0g5NkZFcXZtTFJKYXdZWkJZVUZveFpWTU5SN0szWHdDZkJQM1E5ZUlFYndldzlYVHRYdENxUDFXbDlaQkFGSEVRU2lXQkJqMmlKWU9IeUd2U2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Bill to Regulate HOAs in Georgia Passes in Senate</a>  State Affairs Pro
News CoverageFOX 5 Atlanta · Feb 24, 2026
Competing state bills to examine student free speech rights
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQVzQ1TE9zZVBiNF9GeUV3dUhvWVhmMXhJOFdxMmFRRHY0OGNVLVBaMGVQbTlnWnVHWWxtT3ZFNjdoV1hENlh2cU5FUkVzRzF3aHNBWmxyOFFRUVhLR1lZU3Q0MFlBSzBxeDlTM1BEcFN5LTRMM3RiUFgzbkVLVHJFNlpyYllOM1U5WElLSk5uOWlhRmvSAZgBQVVfeXFMTVhfSHI3THhyV25zUTNpNWhDS2phTC1KUXItbVk5R2tuMjA2ajQ5djBvbzlyaUhNOWY1NEhpTDBTeENhbjFrdHE2YXh1SnR5clQ5UWJKbndPSXJCc2E4VkdEMXdfYVZodE5XZk5haGdMX3BNN2xUd3RzSmdRdEZaN1Q4OVJtemw0Q0Fwbl9BY3FJLS0zR2g4VXk?oc=5" target="_blank">Competing state bills to examine student free speech rights</a>  FOX 5 Atlanta
News CoverageGeorgia Recorder · Feb 10, 2026
Senate Republicans move to restrict gender-affirming care access
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPR053VmE4dV9YNDhnS0pmeGdaNTYya1AxdUxBSDVCaFd1QkZIRTY5emV3TTNzV3VKMHJIZzFXUndJQ2pNcXRSYm9NMm1rVVA5UzREOVpPUWtTRl9ZNlo0TExqS05qaDRCZlNJNEFVeTA4MWRFZHBHZ1FLRndRUVdIdlNwVExpeF9kejF1MzlnQU9ZRTdSX1hqdGczOWw1NW5pVTlENndSTFk?oc=5" target="_blank">Senate Republicans move to restrict gender-affirming care access</a>  Georgia Recorder
News CoverageWRDW · Jan 15, 2026
Ga. bill would require HOA training before fines, foreclosures
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPLVFMdEdoaXYzbUtxZVBHdGtyWFpab3ZHTEJlLS0xbmlVRU53WnFualJjeUx2VzU5WEpkX1FQXzBELTVZb1o2X280Q2U5SzRKUkIyb2M5cDJHREhOaENIVlhwVnM1czJMRmE4bXU1NGhDZFpjRG1hQXpDQ2VCQVNPaU5MQncwbktUWjY1cXQtYkxNVnFvWVNPYtIBrAFBVV95cUxNUWI5Q2Y4dzZUeEFMWDA1ZjQ4ZlRUVTBNWjcxeVhuSzEtVmFKd29WbzV4MEs5UjBrSGh3ZWZHNnVnMVhRekpMQUJWZ2Vvdk44Q09mQXpIZkFJdnJFWjFGQXV6YVd4WVJPcXd2V0xhZlVXVEdLTm1DX1F4RXpnSlNPOS1SRFhyajh0MDN1Rm9pQkhWQlJVOGdMaVVpaGJPbGhhMDFqWWNMcG5zTnNF?oc=5" target="_blank">Ga. bill would require HOA training before fines, foreclosures</a>  <font col