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flag Georgia appoints first Latina to statewide office: Bárbara Rivera Holmes as labor commissioner.

flag Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes as the state's new labor commissioner, making her the first Latina to hold statewide office in Georgia. flag Rivera Holmes, a business executive with experience in economic development and education, will serve the remainder of Bruce Thompson's term until early 2027. flag Thompson passed away in November after battling pancreatic cancer. flag Governor Kemp praised her "unique skill set" and her commitment to economic opportunity. flag The Georgia Labor Department, which she will oversee, administers unemployment insurance and helps place job seekers. flag Rivera Holmes plans to run for a full term in 2026 as a Republican.

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