AJC: Kemp plays Santa to 308,000 Georgia teachers, state employees with $1K bonus

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I've worked for the State of Georgia since 1999 and this is the first time this has happened -- at least for teachers. Nevertheless, I'm still voting for a Democrat in the next gubernatorial election.

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Sitting on massive reserves, Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he’ll provide a $1,000 retention bonus to state employees, teachers and school support staff this holiday season.

The supplements will cost the state about $330 million and be included in the mid-year budget Kemp will submit to lawmakers during the first week of the 2024 session, which begins Jan. 8. But the bonuses should be delivered in end-of-the-year paychecks next week, his staff said.

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