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.

Kemp defends his decision to reopen Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp is working to clarify and defend his decision to reopen some of Georgia's businesses as early as Friday. Monday's announcement has drawn both support and pushback from both sides of the political aisle.

Some Georgia business owners say it's too soon to reopen

Some local businesses owners in Atlanta say they are in no rush to reopen their doors, despite the announcement from Governor Brian Kemp Monday afternoon. 

Gov. Brian Kemp looking to expand coronavirus testing

Governor Brian Kemp Monday expressing concern over the lack of testing available for coronavirus throughout the state.

Kemp declares State of Emergency after deadly Georgia storms

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new executive order declaring a statewide State of Emergency after the severe storms.

Governor Kemp urged to suspend state anti-mask law

State Senator Nikema WIlliams is urging Governor Brian Kemp to temporarily suspend the state's anti-mask law during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. 

Kemp, officials extending Georgia's public health state of emergency

When Kemp declared the coronavirus a public health state of emergency there were 66 cases in Georgia. As of Tuesday there were over 9,000.

Shelter-in-place order for Georgia until April 13

Gov. Brian Kemp issued a shelter in place order for the state of Georgia. It goes into effect Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through April 13.

Georgia House Democrats urge Gov. Kemp to issue 'shelter in place' order

Three dozen Democrats signed a letter sent to Governor Brian Kemp Wednesday urging him to strengthen his recent Executive Order to include all Georgians.

Coronavirus shelter-in-place orders: 'At-risk' groups in Georgia; all residents in Atlanta

Georgia's governor issued a "shelter-in-place" order Monday afternoon for groups "at-risk" while Atlanta's mayor took it a step further implementing a citywide "shelter-in-place" order for all residents.

Gov. Kemp stands by limited 'shelter-in-place' order

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended his decision Tuesday to issue a limited "shelter-in-place" order for the state.