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.

Gov. Kemp breaks silence on state budget goals

State lawmakers have just under a week left as they continue to hammer out the details of the budget.

Georgia budget chief apologizes to lawmakers on information

Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director on Tuesday apologized to top House budget writers, answering criticism that Kemp’s administration hasn’t been forthcoming enough with Georgia lawmakers about his spending plans.

Kemp proposes $900M borrowing plan as part of Georgia budget

Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget.

Gov. Brian Kemp, first lady unveil anti-trafficking plans

The proposal would allow Georgia to revoke a person’s commercial driver’s license if they’re convicted of trafficking and used their vehicle to commit the crime.