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News Articles: Georgia Politics

State Sen. Brandon Beach Has Coronavirus, Legislature Asked To Quarantine

Members of the Georgia General Assembly are being asked to self-quarantine until the end of the month after State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) told...

March 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) discusses coronavirus in Georgia.

Rep. Doug Collins: Take Coronavirus Seriously

Congressman Doug Collins says Georgians need to follow precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, even if they feel healthy. The Gainesville...

March 18, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Dominion ballot-marking devices are set up in a Paulding County polling place.

Could Coronavirus Affect Georgia’s Elections?

The spread of coronavirus is changing the way we vote in Georgia, coming at a critical time for elections officials. Voters are being encouraged to use...

March 18, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia COVID-19 Testing Tops 400 Cases As State Orders Additional Medical Supplies

Georgia has ordered thousands of pieces of life-saving medical equipment and is expanding state testing as officials continue to urge residents to stay...

March 17, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State Senators voted yesterday after more than seven hours of debate to pass an agreement giving the governor broad powers to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The State's Battle Plans In Virus Response

We were joined by Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner, on Political Rewind Tuesday at the beginning of our show. We...

March 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Election Officials Detail Next Steps As March Primary Postponed

Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger answered questions Monday about the now- postponed presidential primary , including the status of...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A sign about cleaning voting machines greets voters at the Fulton County Government Center polling place.

Here’s What State And Local Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus At The Polls

UPDATE Sun. March 15, 2020: Georgia's presidential primary has been postponed until May. All early voting has been suspended. From cleaning touchscreen...

March 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Postponing March 24 Presidential Primary Election Amid Coronavirus Precautions

Georgia’s presidential primary will be postponed until May 19, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Saturday, in an effort to protect poll...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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
Students on Georgia Tech's campus will take classes remotely following spring break.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Put On Hold

Friday on Political Rewind , COVID-19 continues to impact educational facilities, governance and large events. Gov. Brian Kemp said school districts...

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
It's Crossover Day at the Capitol.

Georgia Legislature Crossover Day 2020: Live Updates

It’s Crossover Day at the Georgia State Capitol, where House and Senate lawmakers will race against the clock to get legislation out of one chamber or...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Legislative Session Will Halt Indefinitely

The Georgia General Assembly is suspending the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, out of an "abundance of caution and in the...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • 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
Staff Sgt. John McDermott, 94th Maintenance Squadron avionics instruments and flight control, moves a ladder used to reach C-130 engines at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in this photo from September 2016. The base is hosting those quarantined with coronavirus.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Coronavirus Complicates Legislature

Thursday morning on Political Rewind , President Trump’s 30-day travel ban is predicted to hit Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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