One of Georgia’s largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City’s school system. The DeKalb County school board members on Thursday named Rudy Crew as their sole …
Trump approved of Georgia’s reopen plan before bashing it
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face …
Georgia NAACP leaders call on governor to keep shelter-in-place order
With Georgia set to reopen nonessential businesses starting this Friday, NAACP branches across the state are calling on to maintain its shelter-in-place order. In a statement signed by 11 presidents …
Some businesses unswayed by Trump’s criticism of Georgia’s move to reopen
We have the appointments scattered and masks to accommodate staff and clients,” one salon owner said. “We cannot social distance this virus into nonexistence.” …
Salon owner in Warner Robbins, Georgia: I’m going to be working alone
Cade Daffin, owner of Awaken Salon and Spa in Warner Robbins, Georgia, discusses whether he’ll be opening tomorrow.
‘It’s way too early’: Georgia businesses wary of governor’s invitation to reopen
Manuel’s Tavern, an institution in the unofficial capital of the American south, has been at the forefront of all things politics for the last 50 years, but on Friday the bar popular with the city’s …
BREAKING: A tornado has been reported in Central Georgia
A tornado has been reported in south Central Georgia Thursday afternoon, according to reports. The National Weather Service reports a twister landed in Pelham, Georgia, which is in Mitchell County, …
BREAKING: 872 deaths, 21,512 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia
Georgia’s coronavirus death toll stands at 872 Thursday, nearly 100 more deaths than state officials reported at the start of the week. A total of 21,512 cases of the new virus have been confirmed …
Trump’s criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening
President Donald Trump’s blunt disapproval of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to let certain businesses reopen in limited ways is only complicating the decisions of many …
Game of chicken: Republican Senate rivals jockey over Georgia coronavirus openings
Political lines have been starkly drawn among Georgia Republicans after Gov. Brian Kemp decided to reopen businesses despite the coronavirus continuing to spread through the state.