Georgia was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and ratified the Constitution of the United States on January 2, 1788. Before it declared its independence, Georgia was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like most early states, Georgia had claims to western areas, but did not cede its claims during the formation of the country like the other states. It sold this area, the Yazoo Lands, to the federal government on April 24, 1802, when it was assigned to Mississippi Territory.
In the Rules and Regulations of 1776, considered by some to be the first constitution, the chief executive was a president chosen by the legislature every six months. This was quickly superseded by the 1777 constitution, which called for a governor to be chosen by the legislature each year, with a term limited to one year out of every three. In the event of a vacancy, the president of the executive council acted as governor. The governor's term was lengthened to two years in the 1789 constitution. The 1798 constitution modified succession so that the president of the senate would act as governor should that office become vacant. An 1818 amendment to that constitution extended the line of succession to the speaker of the house, and an 1824 amendment provided for popular election of the governor.
Georgia governor talks about conversation with President Joe Biden
Gov. Brian Kemp talks about his conversation with President Joe Biden following Helene.
published: 30 Sep 2024
Trump slams Georgia governor for 10 minutes straight | FOX 5 News
Former President Donald Trump told the crowd at his Atlanta rally that he helped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp win his election against Democrat Stacey Abrams with an endorsement, then slammed him for not returning the favor.
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Former GOP Lt. Governor reacts to Trump’s attack on Georgia governor
Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan explains to CNN’s Dana Bash why he is taking the risk of voting for Vice President Kamala Harris for president following Donald Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
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published: 04 Aug 2024
Breaking Down The 2022 Georgia Governor Midterm Election Results
Kristin Crowley breaks down the current Georgia governor results as Governor Brian Kemp seeks re-election and Stacey Abrams.
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Georgia governor to reopen some businesses this week
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that certain businesses in the state, including gyms, bowling alleys and nail salons, would be able to reopen this week in a "small step forward" out of the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
published: 20 Apr 2020
Election tracker: Georgia governor's race sees rematch for Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams
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Conservative businessman Brian Kemp is the father of three girls and a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment Rights.
published: 27 Apr 2018
Georgia governor: 'I didn't vote for anybody' in state's primary
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins speaks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the 2024 election and why he says he didn’t vote for anybody for president in the state’s Republican primary.
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Brian Kemp's inaugural speech as governor of Georgia
In his inauguration speech, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his plans to build up rural Georgia and the economy, his promise to support teachers and crack down on drugs.
published: 14 Jan 2019
Georgia senator arrested at state capitol during governor’s speech
A Georgia senator who had been previously banned from the floor of the state House was arrested Thursday when he tried to attend Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the
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Former President Donald Trump told the crowd at his Atlanta rally that he helped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp win his election against Democrat Stacey Abrams with an...
Former President Donald Trump told the crowd at his Atlanta rally that he helped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp win his election against Democrat Stacey Abrams with an endorsement, then slammed him for not returning the favor.
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Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan explains to CNN’s Dana Bash why he is taking the risk of voting for Vice President Kamala Harris for pres...
Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan explains to CNN’s Dana Bash why he is taking the risk of voting for Vice President Kamala Harris for president following Donald Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
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Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan explains to CNN’s Dana Bash why he is taking the risk of voting for Vice President Kamala Harris for president following Donald Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
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Kristin Crowley breaks down the current Georgia governor results as Governor Brian Kemp seeks re-election and Stacey Abrams.
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Kristin Crowley breaks down the current Georgia governor results as Governor Brian Kemp seeks re-election and Stacey Abrams.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that certain businesses in the state, including gyms, bowling alleys and nail salons, would be able to reopen this week in a "...
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that certain businesses in the state, including gyms, bowling alleys and nail salons, would be able to reopen this week in a "small step forward" out of the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that certain businesses in the state, including gyms, bowling alleys and nail salons, would be able to reopen this week in a "small step forward" out of the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
How will Kemp and Abrams fare in their rematch tonight compared to 2018?
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins speaks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the 2024 election and why he says he didn’t vote for anybody for president in the state’s Re...
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins speaks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the 2024 election and why he says he didn’t vote for anybody for president in the state’s Republican primary.
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins speaks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the 2024 election and why he says he didn’t vote for anybody for president in the state’s Republican primary.
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In his inauguration speech, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his plans to build up rural Georgia and the economy, his promise to support teachers and crack down on ...
In his inauguration speech, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his plans to build up rural Georgia and the economy, his promise to support teachers and crack down on drugs.
In his inauguration speech, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his plans to build up rural Georgia and the economy, his promise to support teachers and crack down on drugs.
A Georgia senator who had been previously banned from the floor of the state House was arrested Thursday when he tried to attend Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the
...
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Former President Donald Trump told the crowd at his Atlanta rally that he helped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp win his election against Democrat Stacey Abrams with an endorsement, then slammed him for not returning the favor.
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Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan explains to CNN’s Dana Bash why he is taking the risk of voting for Vice President Kamala Harris for president following Donald Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
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Kristin Crowley breaks down the current Georgia governor results as Governor Brian Kemp seeks re-election and Stacey Abrams.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that certain businesses in the state, including gyms, bowling alleys and nail salons, would be able to reopen this week in a "small step forward" out of the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Georgia was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and ratified the Constitution of the United States on January 2, 1788. Before it declared its independence, Georgia was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like most early states, Georgia had claims to western areas, but did not cede its claims during the formation of the country like the other states. It sold this area, the Yazoo Lands, to the federal government on April 24, 1802, when it was assigned to Mississippi Territory.
In the Rules and Regulations of 1776, considered by some to be the first constitution, the chief executive was a president chosen by the legislature every six months. This was quickly superseded by the 1777 constitution, which called for a governor to be chosen by the legislature each year, with a term limited to one year out of every three. In the event of a vacancy, the president of the executive council acted as governor. The governor's term was lengthened to two years in the 1789 constitution. The 1798 constitution modified succession so that the president of the senate would act as governor should that office become vacant. An 1818 amendment to that constitution extended the line of succession to the speaker of the house, and an 1824 amendment provided for popular election of the governor.