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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Kemp extends Public Health State of Emergency for Georgia, shelter in place extended for some

Gov. Brian Kemp allowed the statewide shelter in place order to expire as planned but announced that he is extending Georgia's public health state of emergency through June 12, 2020.

Kemp focuses on COVID-19 testing, social distancing as Georgia restaurants open

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is calling on all Georgians to continue doing what they can to protect the state's most vulnerable populations as businesses start to reopen.

Georgia House Democrats call for Kemp to change course

A group of state lawmakers still hopes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will reverse his decision to allow some businesses to reopen in the state beginning Friday.

Trump: ‘I wasn't happy with Brian Kemp’

For the second straight day, President Donald Trump used his afternoon briefing to express his concerns over Georgia Gov.

Loeffler campaign hosts tele-townhall on coronavirus

U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler's campaign hosted a "tele-townhall" with Governor Brian Kemp Wednesday afternoon to update Georgians on the ongoing state and federal response to COVID-19.