Kemp: College football could be ‘tall task’ with COVID-19 cases growing
Gov. Brian Kemp may be unlikely to mandate face masks statewide, but he said something Wednesday that may cause reluctant mask-wearers to change their...
GEMA/HS releasing 3M cloth face coverings to counties, schools
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, the push for Georgians to wear face masks grows stronger. Gov. Brian Kemp and state public health commissioner...
Governor signs $25.9B state spending plan squeezed by pandemic recession
Gov. Brian Kemp signed off on a new $25.9 billion spending plan that starts Wednesday without the usual fanfare, capping off a prolonged budget...
Savannah mandates wearing masks as Kemp ‘strongly encourages’ them
This story was updated to reflect that a study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts the death rate will be cut...
Supreme Court Louisiana abortion ruling could affect Georgia’s law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to shoot down Louisiana abortion restrictions could affect the future of Georgia’s strict 2019 anti-abortion law.
Chief Justice John...
Georgia bill to protect police might weaken penalties for killing officer
Legislation state lawmakers intended to add protection for law enforcement might create the unintended result of lessening penalties if an officer is murdered.
Gov. Brian...
Kemp extends Public Health State of Emergency through August 11
Governor Brian Kemp today extended the Public Health State of Emergency for Georgia through August 11. He also extended existing COVID-19 safety measures.
"While we...
Georgia beach towns scrub down for July 4th weekend as COVID-19 spikes
BRUNSWICK — Vacationers heading to the Georgia coast this week, and the workers who want to serve them to earn a paycheck while the...
Considerable action on health bills puts cap on interrupted session
State Rep. David Knight had a triumphant look Friday when talking about his quest for more oversight and restrictions on the PBM industry.
Pharmacy Benefit...
Ga. schools still bear brunt of adopted $2.2B spending cut
Lawmakers signed off on a spending plan with about $2.2 billion in budget cuts – including nearly $1 billion less for public schools –...
Kemp signs hate crimes legislation into law on final day of 2020 session
Gov. Brian Kemp signed long-stalled hate crimes legislation into law Friday afternoon, creating new protections for victims of bias-motivated crimes in Georgia for the...
Lawmakers OK ban on burning crossties at NE Ga. wood-fired plants
The smelly emissions from power plants that sometimes burn chemically treated railroad crossties to generate biomass energy have been a nuisance for nearby residents...