The Governor’s office has released statistics demonstrating the aggressive increase in testing Georgians for Covid-19. There has been a definitive change in the availability of tests and the posture toward those who desire to be tested, as emphasized by this quote from Governor Kemp: “We have the capacity, we have the bandwidth, and now we
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Ben Miller Jr. to fill the seat vacated by Superior Court Judge and former State Representative Mack Crawford. Crawford resigned his post in February after entering an Alford plea on theft charges. The press release from Governor Kemp’s office on Miller’s appointment is as follows: Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian
The statewide shelter in place order for most Georgians will end tonight at midnight, per a press release from the office of Governor Kemp. Medically fragile Georgians are asked to continue to shelter in place until June 12th. Georgia’s State of Emergency will remain in place, thus allowing the Georgia National Guard to remain active
Less than 24 hours after supporting Governor Kemp’s decision to reopen Georgia, President Trump now “totally disagrees” with Kemp. Speaking at his daily supplication fest Covid-19 briefing, President Trump said: “I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree strongly with his decision to open certain facilities.” Meanwhile Trump’s AG says he’s willing
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m willing to grant tremendous latitude to any executive handling their respective Covid-19 response. However, it seems increasingly clear that Governor Kemp is lurching from one decision to the next without a clear strategy. Or if he has one, it’s not a good strategy. Let’s start
First there was this … Despite the growing threats of COVID -19 the Georgia Legislative session continued with “proper precautions.” Then there was this … Sick Senators. And… That were hospitalized. Despite the precautions several Georgia Senators became ill, were diagnosed with COVID 19, and hospitalized. Luckily they all had the great state provided health
Governor Kemp said today that Georgia will incrementally begin to open Georgia back to routine and normal operations. Georgia’s hospitals and medical providers are now able to resume elective procedures immediately. The Governor said supplies of Personal Protective Equipment now allow for healthcare professionals to resume work. Gyms, barbers, and several other categories of businesses
Governor Brian Kemp announced today in a press conference that the state’s Shelter In Place order will remain in effect until the end of this month – April 30th. This extension is made possible due to the extension of the Governor’s State Of Emergency declaration, which was extended this morning with agreement from the Lieutenant
This morning, Governor Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Duncan, and Speaker Ralston announced an extension of Georgia’s State of Emergency until May 13th. This is the action that allows for expanded authorities of the Governor and Executive branch, not to be confused with the Governor’s statewide Shelter In Place order, which is currently set to expire on
This evening, Governor Brian Kemp issues a statewide shelter in place order. You can read the full text of the order by clicking this link. The Governor’s office prepared a Q&A which you can read by clicking this link. Georgians are asked to remain in their residence except to provide necessary trips (groceries, pharmacy), may
