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Governor Brian Kemp
Members from the international Consular Corps lit candles honoring Holocaust victims, rescuers, liberators and survivors.
May 10, 2022, 10:37 am
State Holocaust Program Honors Georgians at Capitol
After a pandemic-forced hiatus, the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust returned to the Georgia State Capitol House of Representatives for an in-person Days of Remembrance program.
By Fran Putney
Parents nationally have generally been slow to accept the vaccine for children aged five to 11.
February 24, 2022, 5:51 pm
Vaccine Not FDA-Approved for Kids Under Five
Government regulators want more information before approving the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine for those under five.
By Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 10:06 am
COVID-19’s Toll on Jewish Atlanta
The rate of increase in new cases is rivaling — and in some areas exceeding — the Jan. 21 peaks, both statewide and in the metro area.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish groups in Atlanta are keeping a close eye on legislation under consideration during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
January 17, 2022, 8:38 am
Jewish Interests Under the Gold Dome
Federation and other communal groups will monitor the state legislature during the next 12 weeks.
By Dave Schechter
“I believe that we have done more than most any state to protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19,” Gov. Brian Kemp said March 3.
December 22, 2021, 2:21 pm
YIR: Kemp: Georgia Vaccine Priorities on Target
MARCH 2021: The governor defends the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan while Georgians use social media to help each other find appointments.
By Dave Schechter
December 4, 2021, 11:06 pm
Atlanta Mayoral Runoff in the Offing
Unofficial results show suburban mayoral incumbents winning re-election and education funding taxes approved.
By Dave Schechter
Andre Dickens will be Atlanta’s 61st mayor, succeeding Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
December 3, 2021, 2:21 pm
Andre Dickens Poised to Become Atlanta Mayor
Unofficial results show city councilman Andre Dickens scoring a decisive victory over Felicia Moore in the runoff.
By Dave Schechter
Irwin S. Bernstein, “re-retired” University of Georgia professor.
September 17, 2021, 6:28 pm
No Mask, No Class for UGA Professor
Bernstein hit national news when he suddenly re-retired during a class on Aug. 24 after a student refused to wear a mask, despite his explaining why it was critical for his health.
By Dave Schechter
Incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp can focus on a November rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams, whom he narrowly defeated back in 2018.
June 18, 2021, 1:17 pm
Georgia Buys $10 million More Israel Bonds
Gov. Brian Kemp continues practice of his predecessors and directs state to nearly double its investment to fund Israeli infrastructure
By Dave Schechter
Home Depot employees “did not ask to be in this political fight,” Kemp said. “It’s unfair to them, to their families, to their livelihoods to be targeted.” // Nathan Posner for the AJT
April 20, 2021, 8:37 pm
Georgia Governor Speaks Out Against Home Depot Boycott
A coalition of ministers representing some 1,000 African American churches statewide has called for a national boycott of the Georgia-based company.
By Dave Schechter
Table service at Goldberg's has been restricted.
June 17, 2020, 6:24 pm
Restaurant Rebound
Three veteran restauranteurs reflect on changing times, remaining cautious about the easing of health restrictions.
By Bob Bahr
April 29, 2020, 6:57 am
Governor Kemp Gives COVID-19 Update
Governor Brian P. Kemp joined by General Tom Carden, Dr. Kathleen Toomey, and GEMA Director Homer Bryson delivered the following update on COVID-19.
By Georgia Governor's Office
Brian Kemp Kevin Cox/Getty Images
April 22, 2020, 7:34 am
Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening
Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and spas to begin the reopening of businesses in the State of Georgia.
By Georgia Governor's Office
April 20, 2020, 7:14 am
Gov. Kemp Announces Completion of Georgia World Congress Center Project
The 200-bed facility will be anchored in partnership with Grady Health System and provide treatment to non-critical COVID-19 patients at the GWCC.
By Georgia Governor's Office
COVID-19 Confirmed Case Rate per 100,000 persons *Based on patient county of residence when known as of April 14, 2020. Source CDC.gov
April 14, 2020, 9:57 am
Governor Kemp Delivers Update on COVID-19
Governor Kemp delivered the following update on COVID-19: IHME's model for Georgia's projected peak date changed to May 1, 2020 right before or during today's press conference.
By Georgia Governor's Office
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