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News Articles: Georgia Politics

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at a coronavirus press conference at the Georgia State Capitol.

Atlanta Mayor’s Crusade Against Kemp’s Coronavirus Response: ‘Lives Are At Stake’

In the hours after Gov. Brian Kemp announced the plan to reopen parts of Georgia’s economy, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told CNN’s Chris Cuomo...

April 29, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Fulton County Government employees process stacks of absentee ballot applications.

Fulton County Elections Employee Dies Of COVID-19

An employee in Fulton County’s election office has died from COVID-19 and another was hospitalized, underscoring safety concerns local elections...

April 29, 2020
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By:
  • Nicole Sadek
Henry County Elections Director Ameika Pitts casts a ballot in a mock election Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Georgia Elections Officials Prep for ‘Unprecedented’ Primary As Coronavirus Looms

As coronavirus continues to spread in communities across Georgia, elections officials are grappling with the challenge of running a safe, fair and...

April 28, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • Laura Corley ,
  • and 1 more
A no-touch thermometer device sits at the ready for customers picking up orders at the Crazy Cuban restaurant near midtown Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Small Businesses Navigate Hazardous Road Through Crisis

Tuesday on Political Rewind , small businesses weather the storm during the coronavirus crisis. How are Georgia’s stores, bars, restaurants, cinemas and...

April 28, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Glynn County commissioner and insurance agent Bob Coleman.

Georgia County Commissioner Charged With Insurance Fraud

A county commissioner in coastal Georgia says he’s innocent after a grand jury indicted him on charges that he took money from clients of his insurance...

April 28, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

Citing ‘Unleveraged Capacity,’ Georgia Officials Implore Residents To Get Tested For COVID-19

While Georgia has expanded capacity, criteria and availability of COVID-19 testing across the state, not enough people are actually going to get tested,...

April 27, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp announces his first international trade mission to South Korea.

Kemp To Visit South Korea On Economic Development Trip

Gov. Brian Kemp will be taking his first international trade mission to South Korea at the end of the month. The trip will include visits to companies...

April 27, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Crucial Primaries Approach As Election Year Continues

Monday on Political Rewind , we discussed the upcoming 2020 elections, and how campaigns are handling the shelter-in-place conditions found across the...

April 27, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

What Bills Did Gov. Brian Kemp Sign In 2019?

Holding ceremonies everywhere from Cairo to Camilla to his ceremonial office in the Capitol, Gov. Brian Kemp signed more than 300 bills from the 2019...

April 24, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Mayors On Virus Response So Far

Friday on Political Rewind , mayors from across the state discuss how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic. How are municipal leaders responding...

April 24, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
President Donald J. Trump speaks at a White House press briefing.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Reversing Course, Even Trump Slams Kemp’s Reopening Plan

One day after calling Gov. Brian Kemp “a very capable man” who “knows what he’s doing,” President Trump joined the resounding chorus of critics opposed...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Naomi Bartolacci stands at her hair stylist station at Like Butterflies Salon on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Avondale Estates, Ga. Bartolacci and her co-workers voluntarily closed the salon as COVID-19 spread, but they are discussing how soon to reopen.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Confusion Over Next Steps In Crisis

Thursday on Political Rewind , the governor says his decision to reopen the state is driven by data. What will be the consequences of Georgians going...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Trump: Kemp Reopening Georgia 'Too Soon'

President Trump said he told Gov. Brian Kemp it was too soon for the state to reopen some businesses later this week that have been closed because of...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Political, Health Consequences To Re-Opening Economy

Wednesday on Political Rewind , the political consequences of the pandemic. The governor’s recent decision to slowly re-open businesses in Georgia has...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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
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