Governor of Georgia

For a list, see List of governors of Georgia.
Not to be confused with the State Commissioners (informally referred to as "Governor"), the chief executives of the Regions of Georgia (country).

Governor of Georgia
Great Seal of the State of Georgia
Incumbent
Brian Kemp
since January 14, 2019
Government of Georgia
ResidenceGeorgia Governor's Mansion
Term lengthFour years, renewable once consecutively
Inaugural holderArchibald Bulloch
FormationJuly 12, 1775
Salary$185,000 (2023)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

The governor of Georgia is the head of government of Georgia and the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard, when not in federal service, and State Defense Force. The governor also has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either veto or approve bills passed by the Georgia Legislature, and the power to convene the legislature into special session.[2] The current governor is Republican Brian Kemp, who assumed office on January 14, 2019.

  1. ^ "Find salaries and travel reimbursements paid to employees of the State of Georgia and employees of local boards of education". Open Georgia. February 20, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  2. ^ GA Const. art. V