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December 15, 2020, 12:35 pm

First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has received a shipment of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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August 5, 2020, 7:46 am

The Home Depot to Open Three Warehousing Facilities, Creating 1,000 New Jobs

A part of Bernie Marcus' and Arthur Blank's legacies continues to thrive and bring prosperity to our community as The Home Depot plans to create 1,000 new jobs in Metro Atlanta.

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Local politicians calling for a tax credit to incentivize personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers, including those existing Georgia manufacturers which did not traditionally manufacture PPE but began doing so in response to COVID-19.

June 26, 2020, 5:58 am

Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Encourage Passage of COVID-19 Economic Relief Package

Local politicians call for economic relief package. A tax credit to incentivize personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers in Georgia.

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On Tuesday, June 2 Governor Brian Kemp and state officials address the protests during their weekly COVID-19 press briefing.

June 3, 2020, 8:36 am

Kemp, State Officials Give Press Briefing

On Tuesday, June 2 Governor Brian Kemp and state officials address the protests during their weekly COVID-19 press briefing.

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The face shield was 3-D printed and assembled by a member of a network of volunteers using a design approved and hosted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

May 18, 2020, 4:27 pm

Over 220 Georgia Companies Providing Critical Supplies to Fight COVID-19

“We are all in this together, and this new resource will help Georgia companies source the supplies necessary for keeping their employees and customers safe, ..."

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Microsoft Headquarters campus is pictured July 17, 2014 in Redmond, Washington. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

May 15, 2020, 1:28 pm

Microsoft Corp. to Expand Presence in Atlanta

Governor Kemp announces Microsoft Corp. to expand presence in Atlanta with 1,500 new jobs, new facility.

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66 new COVID- 19 test sites facilities have opened to conduct testing since April 24, 2020:

May 11, 2020, 6:30 am

66 COVID-19 Testing Sites Active Across Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp urges all Georgians to get tested for COVID-19 virus as testing sites continue to expand across the state.

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Augusta University Medical Center outdoor testing.

May 8, 2020, 7:47 am

Peach Bowl, Inc. to Help Fund Statewide COVID-19 Screening in Georgia

The Peach Bowl provided $1.09 million in support of Governor Kemp’s plan for testing statewide and provide virus screening for all Georgians through the AU Health ExpressCare app.

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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.

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Governor Kemp holds press conference to address COVID-19, 2020.

April 24, 2020, 7:44 am

Reopening Georgia: Gov. Kemp, Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as the state begins the reopening of businesses.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CVS sets up drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.

April 6, 2020, 7:57 am

CVS Health Opens Drive-Thru Testing Site at Georgia Tech

"Increased access to rapid testing remains one of our top priorities in order to identify more cases, ... and prevent further infection in our communities," said Governor Kemp.

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