Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Atlanta mayor says COVID-19 cases rising at 'alarming' rate
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to defend her decision to rollback re-opening plans for the city to Phase One, citing the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to defend her decision to rollback re-opening plans for the city to Phase One, citing the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Kemp renews order keeping 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to protect state buildings
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his state of emergency declaration from July 6 that authorizes 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his state of emergency declaration from July 6 that authorizes 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Governor's office calls Atlanta mayor's face mask mandate 'unenforceable'
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Bottoms: No need for National Guard in Atlanta, despite Kemp's order
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she doesn’t agree with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she doesn’t agree with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point.
1,000 Georgia National Guard troops called up to protect state buildings
After a violent and deadly weekend in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency. He authorized 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
After a violent and deadly weekend in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency. He authorized 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Kemp declares state of emergency after violent Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency after a violent Fourth of July weekend throughout the city of Atlanta.
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency after a violent Fourth of July weekend throughout the city of Atlanta.
Kemp: Violent weekend in Atlanta 'outrageous and unacceptable'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has responded to a violent weekend in Atlanta that saw dozens of people shot and a number killed.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has responded to a violent weekend in Atlanta that saw dozens of people shot and a number killed.
Georgia sets another record with 3,500 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Another record-setting day on Thursday as confirmed coronavirus rise by nearly 3,500 in Georgia, new data shows, as Georgia's governor warns people to wear a mask for the next few months if they want college football this fall.
Another record-setting day on Thursday as confirmed coronavirus rise by nearly 3,500 in Georgia, new data shows, as Georgia's governor warns people to wear a mask for the next few months if they want college football this fall.
Georgia governor responds to spike in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Brian Kemp will visit several Georgia cities to encourage citizens to wear masks, and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Brian Kemp will visit several Georgia cities to encourage citizens to wear masks, and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia hate crime bill into law
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 into law Friday afternoon at the State capitol in Atlanta, joining 46 other states who have hate crime laws.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 into law Friday afternoon at the State capitol in Atlanta, joining 46 other states who have hate crime laws.
Kemp says Georgia lawmakers can spend savings to ease cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp is giving lawmakers permission to spend $250 million from Georgia’s rainy day fund to decrease budget cuts in the year beginning July 1.
Gov. Brian Kemp is giving lawmakers permission to spend $250 million from Georgia’s rainy day fund to decrease budget cuts in the year beginning July 1.
Black Live Matter demonstrators hold overnight rally in front of Georgia Governor's Mansion
About 100 Black Live Matter demonstrators gathered outside Georgia Governor's Mansion overnight.
About 100 Black Live Matter demonstrators gathered outside Georgia Governor's Mansion overnight.
Georgia seeks to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021 academic year
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods said they have decided to submit a waiver to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021. This comes as most school districts in the state are planning for another unusual year, deciding between traditional in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid of both.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods said they have decided to submit a waiver to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021. This comes as most school districts in the state are planning for another unusual year, deciding between traditional in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid of both.
Gov. Kemp eases more restrictions on dining and live venues
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a new executive order Thursday as he continued to ease COVID-19 related restrictions.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a new executive order Thursday as he continued to ease COVID-19 related restrictions.
Georgia officials concerned of impact protests could have on COVID-19 fight
State leaders and health officials say they are concerned what impact recent protests over the death of George Floyd will have on Georgia's efforts to fight COVID-19.
State leaders and health officials say they are concerned what impact recent protests over the death of George Floyd will have on Georgia's efforts to fight COVID-19.
Gov. Kemp signs executive order deploying up to 3,000 additional Ga. National Guardsmen for Sunday
Governor Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Saturday night, deploying an additional 3,000 Georgia National Guards troops in anticipation of a third day of protests Sunday night.
Governor Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Saturday night, deploying an additional 3,000 Georgia National Guards troops in anticipation of a third day of protests Sunday night.
Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency in Fulton County in response to violent protests in Atlanta
Georgia's governor has declared a State of Emergency for Fulton County in response to violent protests Friday night over the killing of George Floyd by police.
Georgia's governor has declared a State of Emergency for Fulton County in response to violent protests Friday night over the killing of George Floyd by police.
Georgia coalition wants to celebrate lives of coronavirus victims, slow reopening
The Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives says Governor Kemp will not meet with them about the impact COVID-19 has had on the African American community.
The Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives says Governor Kemp will not meet with them about the impact COVID-19 has had on the African American community.
Georgia Gov. Kemp renews state of emergency; rolls out opening dates for more businesses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Georgia's COVID-19 efforts at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Georgia's COVID-19 efforts at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020.