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.

Gov. Kemp names state coronavirus task force

The Governor's office announced a new state task force that will focus on combating the coronavirus.

Uber drivers attend training session to identify human trafficking

Dozens of Atlanta-based Uber drivers attended a training session with Georgia’s first lady Marty Kemp, to learn how to recognize and report human trafficking.

Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia

A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.