WWII veteran on quest to meet governor of each state stops in Georgia
One of the nation's oldest World War II veterans wants people to remember the sacrifices our brave men and women have made for our country.
Gov. Kemp issues order extending COVID-19 restrictions, permits limited local mask mandates
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.
Gov. Kemp withdraws lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has filed to withdraw the pending lawsuit Gov. Brian Kemp filed against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over her mask mandate.
Kemp: Georgia school openings going well, except for viral photos
Georgia’s Gov. Brian Kemp said that the reopening of some of the state’s schools has gone well except for photos shared on social media.
Georgia governor likely to call special session to fix relief bill, address budget
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to fix a procedural issue with a bill he signed this week offering tax relief for those who received federal disaster relief or assistance following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
House COVID oversight panel demands documents from 4 states
The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.
Gov. Kemp to withdraw emergency hearing motion against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is withdrawing a motion for an emergency hearing over Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mask order.
Gov. Kemp praises the late John Lewis
Governor Brian Kemp praised John Lewis on Twitter late Monday afternoon--calling the late congressman, "a man of integrity and a force for good." Afterward, some political experts have praised the governor for setting a special election that ensures the fifth congressional district won't go too much longer without a representative in Washington.
Gov. Kemp signs executive order for special election to fill late Rep. John Lewis' seat
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Judge orders Georgia governor, Atlanta mayor into mediation
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to undergo mediation ahead of a scheduled hearing next week. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the governor over the city’s measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions.
Hearing scheduled for Kemp v. Bottoms Atlanta mask mandate lawsuit
A hearing over the lawsuit filed by Georgia Gov. Kemp over Atlanta's measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions has been set for next week.
Mayor Bottoms has 'very good conversation' with Gov. Kemp, hopes to reach compromise
A possible compromise is on the horizon for an ongoing legal dispute between the Atlanta mayor and Georgia's governor.
Second judge recuses herself from Kemp, Bottoms mask mandate case
The hearing for Georgia Governor Kemp's lawsuit against the City of Atlanta's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions was canceled after the judge recused herself.
Kemp: New Mako Medical partnership will increase COVID-19 testing volume, results turnaround
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday expanded testing for the coronavirus and a shorter wait time for the results is on the way. The governor said the Georgia Department of Public Health has entered into a new agreement with Mako Medical that will increase testing capacity by 10,000 per day.
Bottoms: Kemp trying to 'restrain' her from talking to press about mask mandate
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Georgia Gov. Kemp has asked a court to "restrain" her from making any public statements claiming she has authority that exceeds Kemp’s rule over mandating masks
Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Atlanta mayor says COVID-19 cases rising at 'alarming' rate
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to defend her decision to rollback re-opening plans for the city to Phase One, citing the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Kemp renews order keeping 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to protect state buildings
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his state of emergency declaration from July 6 that authorizes 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Governor's office calls Atlanta mayor's face mask mandate 'unenforceable'
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.