Governor Kemp delivered his final State of the State Address on Thursday. It’s
a bittersweet moment.
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Governor Kemp delivered his final State of the State Address on Thursday. It’s
a bittersweet moment.
When I moved to Georgia, the 2018 Governor’s race was well underway. Our
endorsement of Brian Kemp was really the first flashpoint of statewide
significance for what would eventually become Frontline. And, while it feels so
long ago, I still remember sitting in his campaign office before that
endorsement, listening to him share what kind of executive he hoped to be for
our state.
Everything he said he would do in that meeting, he did. Everything he said
about the kind of leader he would be, he has been.
It’s rare for a politician to live up to their campaign rhetoric, but that’s
exactly what makes Governor Kemp a unique figure. Lives are saved, girls sports
protected, school choice expanded, and religious freedom was restored because
of his leadership.
Along with a host of other conservative policies he implemented, Brian Kemp
altered the way Georgia politics was done – refusing to cater to big business
or special industries who blustered when bold legislation was introduced.
It is fitting that much of the news after his speech focused on how he will
allocate one-time expenditures on special projects as a result of a ballooned
rainy day fund – the result of a roaring economy created under his watch.
His budget proposals involve a significant spend to improve Georgia’s
infrastructure and traffic woes – while still leaving our emergency fund with
4X the resources it had when he took office. Personally, I am counting on him
to fix the atrocious traffic in Peachtree City 😊.
Quick Notes from the Capitol:
* Congratulations to Frontline friends Sen. Larry Walker for his official
election as Senate Pro Tem and Rep. Soo Hong for her election as House Majority
Caucus Chair.
* After a meeting with Governor Kemp this week, our Church Ambassador Network
Director, Joseph D’Angelo, presented him with a personalized Bible on behalf of
the ministry.
* Speaking of Joseph, in his first week at the Capitol, he facilitated more
than 30 pastor-to-legislator connections.
* Additionally, Joseph made a stop to share some words of encouragement at
Suzanne Guy’s LIV Meeting – a faith-filled audience making kingdom impact under
her leadership! (Joseph had a busy week!)
* The 2026 legislative session will also mark Frontline’s most comprehensive
presence at the Capitol – with a larger team than ever before. Currently, our
legislative agenda has well over a dozen bills. We look forward to expanding
that agenda as session progresses.
For His Glory,
Cole
PS. As I mentioned, Joseph had a highly impactful week with Church Ambassador
Network. Can you help him and our CAN team increase their efforts to engage
pastors? Please consider a one-time or monthly donation to CANhere
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