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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is doubling down on his plans to reopen barber shops, hair salons and bowling alleys tomorrow with restaurants following on Monday despite President Donald Trump's public rejection of the decision.

Kemp not backing down despite disagreement with Trump

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

President Trump said Wednesday that he disagrees with Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision on reopening certain businesses.

Trump says he disagrees ‘strongly’ with Kemp on reopening Georgia

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 22, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Mark Butler is trying to clear up misconceptions about unemployment claims for employees who were laid off but are returning to work starting Friday.

Georgia Officials say laid off employees can return to work and still be eligible for unemployment

by Thom ChandlerApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Georgia's Insurance Commissioner is thanking auto insurance companies for steps they have taken to ease the burden on Georgia family's during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of the outbreak, auto insurance company's across the state have offered discounts and rebates since motorists are staying at home and aren't driving their cars.

Is your car insurance company offering any COVID-19 relief?

by Thom ChandlerApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp drew wide skepticism this month when he said he held off on a statewide stay-home order because he didn’t know infected people who feel well can transmit the novel coronavirus, and now he’s drawing criticism from mayors in cities stretching from Albany to Rome who say he rushed this week to lift restrictions on closed businesses.

Georgia mayors criticize Kemp’s move to lift business restrictions

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 22, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia passed the 20,000 mark for confirmed cases of coronavirus Tuesday night according to numbers released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Georgia surpasses 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Public health experts and local elected officials raised concerns Tuesday over whether Georgia businesses are ready to reopen safely while the coronavirus pandemic continues to chalk up new infections and deaths.

Kemp draws ire from critics for plan to reopen Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service and Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 21, 2020September 24, 2023

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Here’s how Brian Kemp plans to keep you safe at the hair salon

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Following yesterday’s announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, allowing restaurants to resume normal operations as of Monday, April 27th, Grindhouse Killer Burgers says it plans to remain open for takeout and delivery only until further notice.

Coronavirus, Food

Grindhouse Killer Burgers will not reopen its dining room despite Kemp’s announcement

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2020September 24, 2023

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More than half of Georgia’s coronavirus deaths have been among African Americans

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020

ALBANY -- The mayor of Georgia's biggest coronavirus hotspot is not on board with Gov. Brian Kemp's plans to reopen some businesses later this week.

Albany mayor calls Kemp’s order to reopen Georgia ‘wrong decision’

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia’s hair stylists, tattoo artists and massage therapists are among the people who can go back to work Friday following a new executive order from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that eases business constraints designed to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Is it too early to reopen Georgia?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 21, 2020September 24, 2023

On the day Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced his intentions to re-open some businesses in the state, the number of reported COVID-19 deaths rose by 41 between noon and 7 p.m., bringing the state's total number of deaths from coronavirus to 774.

Coronavirus deaths rise by 41 as Georgia prepares to re-open businesses

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020

The Gist: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allowing some of the businesses that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus lockdown to re-open for business, but with guidelines and regulations in place to ensure the safety of patrons and employees and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

What does Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open Georgia mean for you?

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020

The Northeast Health District is partnering with the Athens Free Clinic, a product of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, to provide mobile COVID-19 testing to Athens-Clarke County residents who lack access to healthcare.

Mobile COVID-19 testing comes to Athens

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2020September 24, 2023

State officials report that 250 residents of Georgia long-term care facilities have died from COVID-19.

One-third of all coronavirus deaths in Georgia are in nursing homes

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 19, 2020September 24, 2023

New projections on coronavirus in Georgia may mean good news for the state and indicate that the statewide shelter-in-place order is working.

Has Georgia hit its peak for coronavirus deaths and hospital resource use?

by Thom ChandlerApril 18, 2020April 18, 2020

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Georgia doctor debunks common coronavirus myths

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2020April 17, 2020