Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Monday to reopen certain businesses across the state, rolling back part of the stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30.
Death toll rises to 295 in Georgia’s nursing homes, senior care centers
The list released by the Department of Community Health includes all nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes with 25 beds or more. The information is cu …
Stacey Abrams says there’s “no legitimate reason” for Georgia governor to lift virus restrictions
There’s no legitimate reason for reopening the state except for politics, and I think it’s deeply disingenuous he would pretend otherwise,” she said of the governor’s decision.
Georgia Extends Coronavirus State of Emergency Till May 22
Georgian servicemen spray disinfectant while sanitizing vehicles to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a check point in Marneuli near Tbilisi, Georgia March 23, 2020.
Trump says he will halt immigration, citing pandemic, as Georgia plans partial reopening
Trump made the immigration announcement in a Twitter message late on Monday night, suggesting his action would prevent further contagion from outsiders while saving American jobs. Trump, elected in …
Media coverage of Georgia reopening ignores similar Colorado measures, critic says
Some governors have announced plans to bring their states’ economies closer to full force amid signs the coronavirus outbreak is slowing – but they’re not all being treated the same by mainstream …
Atlanta mayor ‘at a loss’ over Georgia governor’s move to reopen state economy
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms suggested Monday she was blindsided by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement of plans to begin reopening the state before the end of the week. “I have a great working …
Georgia’s governor allowing many businesses to reopen Friday
The governor in neighboring Tennessee planned to let businesses in most of his state begin reopening as soon as next week. Georgia’s timetable, one of the most aggressive in the nation, would allow …
Federal lawsuit demands health protections for Georgia primary voters
A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday seeks a delay to Georgia’s June 9 primary and a switch to hand-marked paper ballots.
94-Year-Old Woman in Georgia Recovers From Coronavirus in Time For Birthday, Will Celebrate With Vodka Tonic
Jean Yancy recovered after contracting COVID-19 at an assisted living faculty last month. She is one of more than 19,000 Georgia residents known to have contracted the virus since the outbreak began.