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News Articles: coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp delivers a video message on Georgia's coronavirus response.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: What Does Kemp’s Plan To Reopen Businesses Mean?

Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to ease restrictions for in-restaurant dining and some business operations in the next week – albeit under strict health and...

April 21, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

What You Need To Know: 'Paying It Forward' In A Virtual Farmers Market

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
Gov. Brian Kemp outlined plans to start reopening some of Georgia's economy, but not all businesses across the state are ready to open their doors.

Local Reaction: As Kemp Moves To Reopen, Some Businesses And Churches Hesitate

Even as Gov. Brian Kemp outlined plans to start reopening some of Georgia's economy, not all businesses across Georgia are ready to open their doors.

April 21, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose and
  • Grant Blankenship
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Tuesday, April 21, on a nearly $500 billion aid package to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.

Schumer Says Deal Reached On $500B Aid; Trump Tweets Support

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small...

April 21, 2020
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  • Associated Press

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Move To Open Businesses Could Risk Safety

Tuesday on Political Rewind , Gov. Brian Kemp announced gyms, salons, bowling alleys and other specific indoor facilities will be able to reopen by...

April 21, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Kemp Lifts Some Restrictions, Says Georgia Will Gradually Reopen Economy

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday Georgia was "on track" to begin reopening sectors of the economy as early as this week, while pledging to continue...

April 21, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Rickey Bevington
A health care worker commutes to work in Macon on Wednesday, April 15.

Macon-Bibb County Likely Weeks Away From Coronavirus Peak

As parts of the country prepare to resume more normal operations, Macon-Bibb County has not seen the worst of COVID-19. “We expect our surge to be some...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Liz Fabian

Georgia Could See $4 Billion Shortfall Due To Coronavirus

Georgia could face a $4 billion budget shortfall by next summer because of the coronavirus, according to new figures from the Georgia Budget and Policy...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones

What You Need To Know: COVID-19 Drug Testing Evaluation

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
Augusta Health may have developed a solution to the shortage of available coronavirus tests in Georgia: 3D-printed nasal swabs.

Augusta Health Begins Testing 3D-Printed Coronavirus Test

Augusta Health may have developed a solution to the shortage of available coronavirus tests in Georgia: 3D-printed nasal swabs. The hospital announced...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Parrish Akins plants cotton seeds on his farm in Nashville, Ga., on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Tariffs, natural disasters and now pandemic have plagued Georgia farmers.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Agriculture Takes Hit From Coronavirus Economy

Today on Political Rewind , Georgia agriculture takes a hit from the coronavirus. Farmers face concerns over exposure to the virus and uncertain...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Southeastern States Discuss Reopening; Loeffler Talks Federal Response

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Republican governors of several Southeastern states spoke Saturday about respective plans to ease social distancing restrictions...

April 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A 200-bed hospital constructed in part of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta is complete.

Georgia Coronavirus Update: New Projection Shows Peak Has Passed, But Data Deficits Cast Doubt

Updated projections from a prominent model suggest Georgia is through the worst of its coronavirus crisis, but mounting evidence of outdated or missing...

April 18, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Independent cinemas, like Plaza Theatre in Atlanta and Ciné in Athens, are offering special programming and online streaming while closed for quarantine.

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  • News

Closed For Quarantine, Georgia's Independent Cinemas Turn From Silver Screen To Digital Streams

Among the small businesses shuttered by shelter-in-place orders are two of Georgia’s historic art-house theaters. How are these independent cinemas...

April 18, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Chase McGee
Sen. Kelly Loeffler discusses federal coronavirus response with GPB political reporter Stephen Fowler.

Sen. Loeffler Discusses Federal Coronavirus Response, Says Economy Can’t Reopen Without More Testi

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler says Congress needs to provide more funding to help small business owners stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic and...

April 18, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
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