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News Articles: Georgia Politics

Criticism grows of several large medical systems, nursing homes and state agencies in Georgia of their transparency over information related to how they are handling COVID-19.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Is There Enough Transparency From Hospitals, State?

Today on Political Rewind , reports that medical facilities are not releasing enough information on coronavirus. What information is missing, and what...

April 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Restaurants across Georgia, as well as the rest of the country, are adapting to customers taking to social isolation by switching their focus to delivery and pick-up orders.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Dining Industry Hit Hard With Customers Sheltered

Friday on Political Rewind , the restaurant and hospitality industry is being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in Georgia and across the nation. How...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia's May 19 primary election is being delayed three weeks because of the coronavirus.

Georgia’s Primary Election Moved To June 9

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is postponing Georgia’s presidential primary and general primary election to June 9, delaying the vote by three...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 13

Gov. Brian Kemp and the state’s top legislative leaders will renew the state’s public health emergency for another month as Georgia begins to see a...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia Wednesday, April 8.

Georgia's Stay-At-Home Order Will Extend Through April 30

Gov. Brian Kemp extended Georgia's stay-home order through April 30 as the state continues to see a rapid increase in COVID-19 testing, cases and deaths...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Sen. Kelly Loeffler Will Sell Stocks, Move To Mutual Funds After Coronavirus Trading Scrutiny

Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her husband will sell off millions of dollars of individual stocks and related stock options after a firestorm...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A sample paper ballot sits on top of a scanner that tabulates and stores votes.

What’s Going To Happen With Georgia’s May 19 Primary?

As elections officials continue preparations for Georgia’s May 19 primary, the most certain thing about the process is how uncertain things will be. In...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Leah Fleming
Voters masked against coronavirus line up at Riverside High School for Wisconsin's primary election Tuesday April 7, 2020, in Milwaukee.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democratic Process Tested By Virus

Wednesday on Political Rewind , statewide elections in Wisconsin last night provide an interesting case study of elections under lockdown. How did the...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A Catholic priest sits on an empty bench due to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak inside the Jesus de Medinaceli church on Palm Sunday in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, April 5, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Celebration And Mourning; Religion In Pandemic

Tuesday on Political Rewind , we sat down with religious leaders to discuss tradition and community in a time of social distancing. How will services...

April 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sen. Kelly Loeffler greets four Georgians that were stranded on a cruise ship off the coast of Florida because of coronavirus.

Sen. Kelly Loeffler Uses Private Jet To Fly Home Stranded Cruise Ship Passengers

Four Georgians who were stranded on the Coral Princess cruise ship off the coast of Florida are self-quarantining at home now after Sen. Kelly Loeffler...

April 07, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State Sen. Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) has died, according to Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan

Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Hill Dies At 75

State Sen. Jack Hill (R-Reidsville), chairman of the senate appropriations committee, has died at the age of 75, according to a statement from Lt. Gov....

April 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces a new task force that will investigate allegations of fraud in the absentee mail-in voting process.

Georgia Secretary Of State Announces Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force

Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Monday a new task force that will investigate allegations of fraud within the absentee voting...

April 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The inside of Cobb County jail.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Jails Risk Becoming Georgia's Next Hotspot

Monday on Political Rewind , Fulton County Jail reported over a dozen COVID-19 cases in the span of a week, worrying public health officials and...

April 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Businesses in Atlanta, as well as across Georgia and much of the United States, are trying to adapt to the public health crisis. A donut shop near Inman Park keeps customers at the front door, and offers hand sanitizer with their selection of pastry.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: For The Governor, A Recent Tipping Point

Thursday on Political Rewind , we are joined by the chief executive officer of Grady Health System John Haupert to discuss the response and preparedness...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

BREAKING: Kemp Will Issue Stay-At-Home Order, Close K-12 Schools Through End Of Semester

Gov. Brian Kemp will order a statewide stay-at-home order starting Friday until April 13 as the death toll from COVID-19 rises and the projected peak of...

April 01, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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