Since 11:30 a.m., the Georgia Department of Public Health has recorded 44 additional coronavirus deaths across the state, bringing Georgia’s toll to 1,095. In the past 24 hours, Georgia has suffered …
Black man shot dead while jogging in Georgia, and two months later, no arrests
Relatives of a black man gunned down while jogging in southeast Georgia by white men who chased him believing he was a burglar said Thursday they’re discouraged by the lack of charges in the case.
Teens in Georgia can now get a driver’s license without taking a road test
Former FDA commissioner says Georgia “jumped the gun” on reopening Georgia is now allowing people to get their drivers’ licenses without having to take a driving test during the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia fire chief fired 18 months after gender transition files discrimination lawsuit
A former Georgia fire chief, who was fired 18 months after she began coming to work as a woman, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city of Byron.
Reopening Georgia could lead to a doubling of coronavirus death rates, according to a model
GOP senator warned Democrats could flip Georgia: report
Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R) warned this week that his home state could be in play in November as it emerges as a top presidential and Senate battleground.
Want your license? New Georgia drivers won’t have to worry about road test — for now
A nerve-wracking road test no longer stands in the way of new Georgia drivers and their license. Under Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest executive order, behind-the-wheel tests are temporarily suspended due to …
Georgia letting new drivers, teens get driver license without road test due to pandemic
New drivers in Georgia, including teenagers getting their license for the first time, are not having to take a road test. Governor Brian Kemp’s executive order signed on April 23, 2020, waives the …
Georgia teens can skip road test, still get drivers license during coronavirus pandemic
Parallel parking isn’t a required skill in Georgia anymore, at least while coronavirus is still around. Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest executive order waives the “comprehensive on-the-road driving test” for …
It’s Too Early to Reopen Georgia
As the mayor of Atlanta, I’m unable to endorse the governor’s decision to reopen businesses before health experts say it’s safe to do so.