Governor Brian Kemp has ordered all Georgia Public Primary, Secondary, and Post Secondary schools closed beginning this Wednesday, March 18th until Tuesday, March 31st. The Governor’s press release is below. Atlanta, GA – In accordance with newly issued federal guidance, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 closing all public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary public schools in

This week’s column isn’t that different in substance from a post last week, but I am cross posting here as I’ve sharpened the tone a bit. While I would still like to see some dial back the panic a bit – especially with respect to the long term impact on our economy and markets –

Welp, this extrovert has survived two days of staying home with a walk and a grocery store run. And if *I* can do “social distancing”, trust me, literally anyone can. So, call a friend and talk to them on the phone while you go for a walk. Read a book. Binge netflix. Whatever you need

Yesterday, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued an order declaring a Statewide Judicial Emergency effective immediately due to the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia. The order is in effect through April 13th unless it is extended. From a presser posted on the Georgia Supreme Court’s website: The order states that courts “should remain open to

Following President Trump’s national declaration of a state of emergency due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Governor Brian Kemp this afternoon declared a state of emergency for the State of Georgia. (press release below) Under Georgia law, the legislature must meet to ratify the Governor’s proclamation. As such, the Legislature, despite being on an indefinite break

Lots of events are cancelled/posponed/suspended. The key is to be flexible, be safe, and be well. As for me and my house, we’ll be stress-baking. For those counting… NBA suspends season. MLB suspends season.  MLS suspends for 30 days. NCAA March Madness canceled. St. Patrick’s Day parades canceled. GA Legislature suspends (but don’t take the silverware out

I was talking this evening with a friend who works at DeKalb Medical Center. He’s thinking about quitting. He’s talking about it openly. He’s laughing a bit, but I can hear the tension, the frustration, and the fear. Seven years ago, my mother found herself waiting in a state of dysfunction at Grady Memorial’s emergency

Today is crossover day, what is normally one of the busiest days of the Georgia General Assembly. And yet, the thoughts and actions of many are elsewhere, and thus a few words here about the Covid-19 virus, reeling financial markets, potential government responses, and what the next few weeks will likely look like. Imagine if

From a press release: The Georgia General Assembly will suspend the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, the 29th Legislative Day. The suspension is out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of health and safety of members, staff and the public given the prevalence of the Coronavirus. Lt. Governor Geoff

From a joint press release from Sens. Perdue and Loeffler: U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-Ga.) and Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) announced the administration is providing Georgia with nearly $15 million to combat the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Georgia-based Centers for Disease Control and