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April 6, 2020 Georgia.gov Kemp Names New Coronavirus Task Force Committee Staff reports, on April 5, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the members of the Governor's Coronavirus Task Force Community Outreach Committee. "To continue to serve the needs of all…

April 3, 2020 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp Issues Shelter in Place Order Staff reports that on April 2, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a shelter in place order for the state of Georgia. The order will be effective beginning Friday, April…

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…

April 1, 2020 The Center Square Georgia announces plan to greatly increase COVID-19 testing Jason Schaumburg reports that Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday a plan that, when implemented, will allow Georgia to process 3,000 COVID-19 tests a day. The plan…

March 31, 2020 Augusta Chronicle Augusta National Golf Club to donate $2 million to assist Augusta area in COVID-19 fight Wynston Wilcox reports that Augusta National Golf Club is stepping in to assist the Augusta area during the coronavirus pandemic.…

March 30, 2020 Covington News Georgia National Guard Deploys Medical Support Teams to Fight COVID-19 Staff reports that on March 14, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp authorized the activation of up to 2,000 members of the Georgia National Guard in order…

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…

March 26, 2020 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Calls on Georgia Businesses to Aid with Critical Health Care Needs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp Wednesday called on all Georgia businesses who are able to help the state provide, produce, distribute,…

March 25, 2020 Georgia Recorder State bracing for projected jobless surge due to COVID-19 closings Ross Williams reports that mother of two Kaylin Hart of Savannah is one of a growing number of Georgians suddenly thrown out of work in…

March 24, 2020 WABE 90.1 Coronavirus Updates: Kemp Issues Shelter In Place Order For Those At High Risk Staff reports that Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday evening that he plans to sign an executive order closing all bars and…