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.
Kemp suggests Georgia host Republican National Convention
Gov. Brian Kemp said Georgia would be "honored" to host the Republican National Convention.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Georgia would be "honored" to host the Republican National Convention.
Pence visits Georgia cafe that reopened despite virus
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday praised Georgia’s decision to quickly reopen businesses during the coronavirus outbreak during a visit to the state that included lunch with the governor at an Atlanta café that had resumed dine-in service.
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday praised Georgia’s decision to quickly reopen businesses during the coronavirus outbreak during a visit to the state that included lunch with the governor at an Atlanta café that had resumed dine-in service.
Despite recent data gaffes, Kemp urges Georgia COVID cases on decline
Georgia's coronavirus task force is holding a press conference to update the state's latest efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
Georgia's coronavirus task force is holding a press conference to update the state's latest efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
Kemp: Positive trends continue in battle against virus
Georgia’s governor said he continues to see positive signs in the state’s battle against the coronavirus, even as the state’s death toll from the virus surpassed 1,500 and some health officials expressed concerns about the state’s aggressive plans to restart the economy.
Georgia’s governor said he continues to see positive signs in the state’s battle against the coronavirus, even as the state’s death toll from the virus surpassed 1,500 and some health officials expressed concerns about the state’s aggressive plans to restart the economy.
Kemp extending business restrictions, keeping bars closed during COVID-19 fight
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a new executive order that has extended Georgia's business restrictions and social distancing guidelines through the end of May.
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a new executive order that has extended Georgia's business restrictions and social distancing guidelines through the end of May.
Gov. Kemp visits Albany hospital pod, says state isn't 'out of the woods'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp traveled to south Georgia Tuesday morning to tour a new modular hospital unit at Phoebe Putney Health System's North campus.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp traveled to south Georgia Tuesday morning to tour a new modular hospital unit at Phoebe Putney Health System's North campus.