Mayors in Atlanta and other Georgia cities deepened their defiance of Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday, saying they want their requirements for people to wear masks in public to remain in place, even after …
Without mask mandates, “there’s no way” Georgia and other states can bring down coronavirus cases, doctor says
One doctor in Georgia said it feels like Governor Kemp is “actively trying to kill people,” Dr. Uché Blackstock said.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bans local governments from mandating masks
The governor of Georgia has thrown a wrench into the drive to get people to don masks against COVID-19 by banning more than a dozen local governments in his state from mandating that they be worn in …
Wear a mask? Georgia governor, mayors embroiled in latest coronavirus clash
Officials in the U.S. state of Georgia were headed for a clash over masks to fight the spread of the coronavirus on Thursday after the Republican governor barred mayors from requiring residents to …
Governor of Georgia signs executive order banning cities from enforcing mask mandate
As states everywhere experience a dramatic spike in coronavirus cases and city leaders work with health officials to try and slow the spread, one governor is doing the exact opposite.
Warnock campaign boasts confidence heading into Georgia Senate race
Raphael Warnock’s Georgia Senate campaign says it is in a strong position just over 100 days out from the Peach State’s critical election, saying the reverend is in a prime spot to make gains before …
Coronavirus live updates: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bans cities, counties from requiring masks
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Wednesday night, which outright banned cities and counties in the state from issuing mask orders to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The …
Coronavirus updates: Georgia extends restrictions; Arizona hires out-of-state nurses to help hospitals; Las Vegas casinos limit smoking
Georgia extended coronavirus restrictions. Arizona hires out-of-state nurses to help stressed hospitals. Kohl’s to require face masks. Latest news.
Coronavirus live updates: India nears 1 million cases after record spike; Georgia Gov. Kemp scraps local mask mandates
The coronavirus has infected more than 13.57 million people around the world as of Thursday, killing at least 584,700 people.
Stacey Abrams Says Georgia Gov. Has ‘Absolutely No Competency’ on COVID-19
The former gubernatorial candidate also rebuked the governor for thwarting attempts to mandate the use of face masks.