Gov. Brian Kemp still does not believe Georgians need to be mandated to wear a mask amid a steadily rising number of coronavirus infections in the state, but also says mask-wearing is one of four recommended things to curb the virus' spread.
Friday on Political Rewind, as local and state officials joust over mask mandates, it’s become a frequent quote —stop playing politics with this pandemic.
Now the argument becomes a legal dispute after Gov. Brian Kemp files a legal complaint against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom’s mask order. In a press conference Friday morning, Kemp said mask mandates were unenforceable and ineffective.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order explicitly preventing local mask mandates. Nevertheless, mayors across Georgia stand by their ordinances and say they are undeterred.
Monday on Political Rewind , the relationship between Gov. Brian Kemp and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has frayed, as both officials take opposing views...
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered a return to Phase 1 restrictions. But Gov. Brian Kemp quickly pushed back, saying only he has that authority.
With hospitals facing a surge of coronavirus patients, Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday said the Georgia World Congress Center would again be utilized as an...
Wednesday on Political Rewind , a busy week of Georgia politics. Following a weekend of violence in Atlanta, Republicans have criticized Mayor Keisha...
Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday said he is activating up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops after an especially violent weekend in Atlanta that included...
If you're going out to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, wear a mask. If you want to save the economy and prevent the need for shutting down the...
Wednesday on Political Rewind , rapid developments in legislation as state lawmakers work through the last week of the legislative session. Among the...
Gov. Brian Kemp says he does not see the need for now to call up more National Guard troops or deploy additional law enforcement officers to prevent...