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Coronavirus, The Public Record

Atlanta’s mayor was asked to comment on Trump’s disinfectant injection suggestion. Here’s how she responded

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020

TURIN -- State fire officials are investigating a fire at a Coweta County church April 20.

Coweta County church fire under investigation

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020

As the state of Georgia makes plans to reopen when Governor Brian Kemp’s Shelter in Place order expires April 30, Walker County Government will resume some county operations that had previously been suspended due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus, Your Community

Walker County to resume limited government services

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020

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Opening Day in Georgia: Small business owners share their plans and concerns

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderApril 24, 2020September 24, 2023

On the eve of Georgia reopening some businesses under orders from Gov. Brian Kemp, President Donald Trump didn't mince words when criticizing the governor's decision, which violates Trump's gradual plan to reopen the economy.

Trump: ‘I’m not happy about Brian Kemp’

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020September 24, 2023

The Lawrenceville Police Department honored health care workers at Northside Hospital Gwinnett by having a parade in the hospital's parking lot to show appreciation for the sacrifices of front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video is below.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

WATCH: Lawrenceville Police parade for health care heroes

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Elliot "Stoney" Bowles' first day on the job as the second in command for Hall County Fire and Emergency Services was unlike any other day in his 30-plus year fire services career.

Coronavirus, Georgia People

Hall County’s new Deputy Fire Chief spent his first day working remotely due to COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

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

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