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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
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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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp listens to a question from the press during a tour of a massive temporary hospital at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: 1 In 10 File For Unemployment; States Eye Path To Reopening

President Trump announced guidelines Thursday for states to reopen their economies in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Georgia processed more than 861,000...

April 17, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Macon-Bibb County elections officer Thomas Gillon demonstrates the new voting machines at the board of elections office on Pio Nono Avenue.

Have Questions About The Macon-Bibb Elections? Here Are Some Answers

When do I vote in Macon-Bibb County? June 9 is the date for the General Primary for Democrat and Republican candidates, Nonpartisan General Election and...

April 17, 2020
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
Elliott Zaagman from Michigan, front, voted on Super Tuesday in the midst of the beginnings of a global pandemic.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Politics Continues Amid Pandemic

Friday on Political Rewind , the primary has been postponed to June 9 so officials can protect poll workers and voters during the coronavirus pandemic....

April 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp tours a new 200-bed hospital overflow facility constructed inside the Georgia World Congress Center Thursday, April 16, 2020.

As Some States Look To Reopen Their Economies, Georgia Not Yet Ready

While states like New York and California are drafting plans to lift stay-home restrictions and bring their economies back to life, the worst of COVID...

April 16, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Bills Meet Their Fate Ahead Of Crossover Day

Thursday signals the last day for bills to be passed out of one chamber, the House or Senate, to the other. It's known as crossover day. After that,...

April 16, 2020
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Anatomy Of A Decision

Thursday on Political Rewind , the ongoing public health crisis has given doctors, public officials and many Georgians a series of challenging decisions...

April 16, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a plan to increase access to COVID-19 testing capacity and expanding hospital surge capacity.

Georgia Expands COVID-19 Testing Criteria, Hospital Capacity As Peak Approaches

Gov. Brian Kemp said in a Monday press conference Georgia will expand COVID-19 testing sites and revise the criteria for who can get tested as the state...

April 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Elections Board Allows Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes For June 9 Primary

The Georgia State Election Board passed an emergency rule Wednesday allowing county officials to set up secure drop boxes for voters to return their...

April 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A person wearing a mask rolls down the window to ask about a COVID-19 testing site on Georgia Tech's campus, Monday, April 6, 2020, in Atlanta.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fault Lines Of Unequal Access Revealed

Wednesday on Political Rewind , the pandemic reveals fault lines of unequal access in our society. Health care and community leaders are highlighting a...

April 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Lawmakers Still Can’t Raise Campaign Money With Legislature In Limbo

Georgia’s ethics commission says lawmakers still cannot receive campaign contributions during the legislative session, even though this year’s session...

April 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Beltline virus sign

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Medical Workers On The Front Lines

Today on Political Rewind , president of the American Medical Association Dr. Patrice Harris joined us to discuss her observations on how medical...

April 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A 200 bed hospital is under construction in part of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Overflow Hospital Beds Constructed Ahead Of Expected Peak

The state is making additional hospital beds available across the state to handle the potential overflow from over-capacity hospitals as officials still...

April 13, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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