Gov. Brian Kemp is telling business leaders that crime is “the most significant threat” to Georgia’s future, keeping up his emphasis on the issue as he seeks reelection in 2022.
The Republican, speaking to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in Columbus, said chamber members have a responsibility to publicly advocate against crime and for ways to decrease crime.
“Simply put, if crime is rampant on the streets of your local community, businesses will look elsewhere, workforces will leave, visitors won’t show up, and investment will stop,” Kemp said in a speech broadcast by video.
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