Author: Linda M. Erbele

Georgia Trend Daily – May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020 Capitol Beat News Working groups formed to plan school reopenings in Georgia Dave Williams reports that six working groups of educators, public health officials and representatives of state agencies and nonprofits will lead the effort to safely…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020 WABE 90.1 Coronavirus Takes Toll On Poultry Workers In North Georgia, Threatens Industry’s Well-Being Emily Green reports that a small yellow school bus drives through Hall County dropping off lunches to students from low-income families who are…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 13, 2020

May 14, 2020 Capitol Beat News Twin Pines Minerals pitches proposed titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp Dave Williams reports that consultants for an Alabama-based company planning a titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge defended the project Wednesday at…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 GPB Kemp Extends Georgia Business Coronavirus Precautions, Touts Decline In Hospitalizations Stephen Fowler reports that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new executive order that extends health and safety precautions for reopened businesses through the end of…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 The Center Square Paycheck Protection Program leaves Georgia small businesses frustrated Vivian Jones reports that the federal Paycheck Protection Program is meant to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Georgia business owners are frustrated…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020 WABE 90.1 Without Restaurants, Georgia Farmers Come Up Short On Customers Molly Samuel reports that the coronavirus is creating a problem for Georgia farmers: Restaurants are doing less business, and schools are feeding fewer kids. That means…

Georgia Trend Daily – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 Marietta Daily Journal Gov. Kemp Extends Protections for Vulnerable Georgians, Releases Guidance for Businesses Staff reports that on Thursday, Gov. Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 4.30.20.01 and issued the following statement: "Tonight at 11:59 PM, the…

Georgia Trend Daily – April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020 Capitol Beat News Georgia airports land piece of coronavirus economic stimulus package Dave Williams reports that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $410.8 million in economic stimulus funding to 97 airports across Georgia to help offset…

Georgia Trend Daily – April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp Issues Statewide State of Emergency for Severe Weather Damage Staff reports that yesterday, Governor Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency following severe storm damage across Georgia over the last twenty-four hours.   April…

Georgia Trend Daily – April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020 WABE 90.1 Coronavirus Updates: Kemp To Issue Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Staff reports that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to prevent spread of the coronavirus and shut down public…

Georgia Trend Daily – March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 Georgia.gov Kemp Closes K-12 Public Schools Through April 24 Staff reports that yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.26.20.02 closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. Students may return…

Georgia Trend Daily – March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020 The Center Square Georgia sees significant amount of unemployment claims after coronavirus outbreak Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia unemployment claims have increased sharply amid the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the state’s Department of Labor. Representatives for the…