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Congressman Ferguson endorses Doug Collins for Senate

WEST POINT, GA – Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today became the first member of Georgia’s congressional delegation to endorse a…

Kemp asks Georgians to worship remotely on Easter

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp urged Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday…

Collins urges Windstream to provide increased access to rural broadband

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) today sent a letter to Windstream underscoring the importance…

Kemp suspends short-term vacation rentals, parks remain open

ATLANTA, Ga – After issuing an extended shelter in place, Gov. Brian Kemp finally instituted a ban on short-term vacation…

Georgia Primary moves to June 9 after extension of public health emergency

(ATLANTA) — Today, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that, pursuant to the authority vested in him by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-50.1,…

Kemp and DECAL issue statement concerning essential travel

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Amy M. Jacobs, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Early Care and…

Kemp, Duncan, Ralston announce plans to extend Public Health State of Emergency

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to…

Update: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests closes additional recreation areas

Update from April 9: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporarily shuts down additional recreation areas in Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties -…

Gov. Kemp issues guidance for retailers, consumers amid COVID-19

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the American Transaction Processors Coalition, Georgia Retail Association, and Georgia Food Industry…

Statewide Judicial Emergency extended through May 13

ATLANTA, Ga - Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued an order today that extends the statewide judicial emergency until May…

Details about Kemp’s shelter in place order

ATLANTA, Ga – Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter in place order took effect on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. and…

Gov. Kemp Provides Overview of Federal Guidance to Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an overview of the recommendations President Trump and the Centers for Medicare…

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporarily shuts down additional recreation areas

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is temporarily shutting down additional recreation sites on the Chattahoochee National Forest to protect public health…

Gov. Kemp and UGA Provide Overview of CARES Act Funding

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provided an overview…

Gov. Kemp, DCH Announce Approval of 1135 Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® Waiver

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) today announced that the Centers for…

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UPDATED: Public school buildings closed for remainder of academic year

News Release from Pickens County School System:   ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 04.01.20.01 to…