Georgia governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for businesses

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on bars, restaurants, live performances, conventions, sporting events, and other restrictions put into place about a year ago at the start of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia Gov. Kemp argues Biden spending plans 'a year late' as states reopen

Gov. Brian Kemp says he appreciates President Biden's optimism, but the Republican from Georgia calls the president's proposals "behind the curve."

Kemp signs 3 anti-human trafficking bills into law

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law on Tuesday all aimed at fighting human trafficking.

Atlanta could enter phase 4 of reopening by July

It's been nearly a year since a statewide shelter in place order was lifted, a range of businesses reopened and Governor Brian Kemp decided to bar local governments from taking more restrictive action.

Gov. Kemp pushes back against boycott of The Home Depot

Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against faith leaders who have called for a boycott of The Home Depot in response to Georgia's new voting laws.

Georgia GOP committees vote to censure Kemp, Raffensperger

Over the weekend, at least 10 local party committees voted to condemn Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or both for not helping overturn President Donald Trump’s November defeat.

Gov. Brian Kemp says moving MLB All-Star Game hurts the 'little guy'

At a Cobb County seafood restaurant near Truist Park on Saturday morning, Gov. Brian Kemp, Republican officials and a group of supporters lamented to potential boon the 2021 MLB All-Star Game could have been for business in the area in July.

Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law

About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia’s new voting law during the third round of the Masters.

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest. 

Moderation, sometimes, for Georgia GOP despite voting law

Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia’s new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state where Democrats have now proved they can win.

Georgia Rep. Park Cannon vows to fight arrest

The Georgia lawmaker who was arrested after knocking on the door of the governor's ceremonial office is breaking her silence.

Kemp signs order rolling back many COVID-19 restrictions, takes effect April 8

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Wednesday that would roll back many COVID-19 restrictions in place across the state. The order is set to go into effect April 8.

Georgia voting law: Governor responds to critics' attacks

In an opinion piece for Fox News on Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp retaliated against critics of SB 202, which Kemp made legal in Georgia with his signature on March 25. 

Democrats dispute police report in Georgia lawmaker’s arrest

Allies of a Democratic lawmaker arrested last week during a protest of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law are strongly pushing back on a police report that compares the lawmaker knocking on the door of the governor’s office to the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob in January.

Georgia Secretary of State calls many election changes 'solid'

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said many of the changes included in the controversial election reform package approved by the state lawmakers last week are "solid."

Georgia governor quarantining after exposure to COVID-19, spokesperson says

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.

State commits resources to help tornado cleanup, warns of potential fraud

Gov. Brian Kemp spoke briefly with news outlets at Newnan High School after seeing the storm damage, mostly to assure locals that state agencies were going to see through the cleanup efforts in Newnan and across Coweta County.

Voter advocacy groups file suit over new Georgia law

Just hours after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a massive election reform bill into law, attorneys for three voter advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop it.