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News Articles: Brian Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp declares public health emergency at a press conference on March 14.

Kemp Declares Unprecedented Public Health Emergency in Georgia

The declaration is the first in Georgia history and comes after the largest increase of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period to date. Cases...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge
A person checks their temperature.

Quarantine Space Under Construction In Monroe County

Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the construction of a second quarantine space for patients who test positive for COVID-19 and are unable self-isolate. The...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge

Kemp To Declare A Public Health Emergency For Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared Georgia will be under a state of public health emergency to aid in combatting coronavirus, effective Saturday, March, 14....

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Josephine Bennett and
  • Stephen Fowler
The seal of the state of Georgia in Governor's ceremonial office where Gov. Brian Kemp addressed the state's response to the coronavirus on Thursday afternoon.

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  • Politics

Special Edition Of Political Rewind: State Officials Address Virus Response

On Thursday afternoon's Special Edition of Political Rewind , we spoke about the governor's response to coronavirus in Georgia. How is the state...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

'Avoid Crowds,' Kemp Says To Georgians Most Vulnerable To Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp said people who are older or who have chronic health issues should avoid large crowds while encouraging many state employees to work...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp gives a briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Kemp Asks Lawmakers For $100 Million To Help With Coronavirus Response

Gov. Brian Kemp is asking the Georgia General Assembly to appropriate $100 million from the state’s rainy day fund to aid health officials and emergency...

March 11, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Another Big Tuesday In Race To White House

Tuesday on Political Rewind , there are primary elections in six states today, including Michigan where Sen. Bernie Sander’s campaign has rallied to try...

March 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Officials To Use State Park To Isolate COVID-19 Patients In Georgia

Officials are making plans to isolate and monitor COVID-19 patients in Morgan County. Hard Labor Creek State Park is one of ten recreational parks built...

March 10, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers a briefing on the state's response to coronavirus Monday, March 9, 2020.

Kemp: Georgians Must Be ‘Vigilant’ As Coronavirus Cases Grow

Updated March 10 at 8:30 a.m. A South Korean national who was screened for coronavirus at the Atlanta airport does not have COVID-19, Gov. Brian Kemp's...

March 10, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Elliott Zaagman from Michigan, front, votes on Super Tuesday for U.S. Democrats Abroad multi-location global primary, at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand in Bangkok, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Coronavirus In An Election Year

Monday on Political Rewind , Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta will soon take in more than 30 Georgians who have been quarantined on a cruise ship...

March 09, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp updates residents on coronavirus Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Kemp Says Georgia Now Capable Of Testing For Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp says while no new cases have been confirmed, Georgia’s Public Health Laboratory in Decatur is now able to test COVID-19 kits.

March 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Kemp Issues State Of Emergency In All Counties South Of I-20

The seemingly nonstop rain has led Gov. Brian Kemp to declare on Thursday a state of emergency in counties south of I-20. Lake Lanier was 4 feet above...

March 05, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Elliott Zaagman from Michigan put wears his mask after casting vote on the Super Tuesday, for U.S. Democrats Abroad multi-location global primary at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Last Minute Drop-Outs, Endorsements Shake Up Super Tuesday

Tuesday on Political Rewind , Gov. Brian Kemp joined us at the beginning of our show to discuss the latest updates on the coronavirus in Georgia....

March 03, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia AG’s Office Closes Investigation Into Alleged 2018 Hack Attempt Of Voter Registration Syst

The Georgia Attorney General’s office has closed an investigation into allegations that the Democratic Party of Georgia tried to breach the state’s...

March 03, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Kemp Creates Coronavirus Task Force To Handle Preparations In Georgia

Just days after President Donald Trump announced his strategy for the nation’s response to the spreading coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp revealed he has...

February 28, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
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