Tag: Brian Kemp
MLB All-Star Game is pulling out of metro Atlanta due to the new voting laws
"Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support," said the MLB commissioner in a statement.
For many Atlantans, the hunt is on for a Covid vaccine appointment
Atlantans are using social media crowdsourcing to find unclaimed Covid-19 vaccine appointments and wait lists for doses that would otherwise go to waste. They're also using social media to help others navigate the confusing vaccination system.
Elections, online betting, citizen’s arrest: Georgia’s General Assembly enters the final stretch for 2021
What survived and what didn't on Crossover Day 2021, a.k.a. the day a bill must pass either the Georgia House or Senate in order to have a chance at becoming law.
Why a diverse coalition wants to repeal Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law
After three private citizens were charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a diverse coalition of activists, politicians, and even some police want to modify Georgia’s Civil War–era citizen’s arrest law.
Behind Georgia’s Covid-19 dashboard disaster
The Georgia Department of Public Health saw its reputation scorched as a result of the state’s ridiculed Covid-19 dashboard. But as it turns out, the health department had little control over the troubled site.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, August 30
The state needs more folks to get tested, and cases are rising at Georgia Tech. Here's what you need to know this week.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, August 16
Governor Brian Kemp signs a new executive order allowing cities and counties to issue mask mandates—with some exemptions. Here's what you need to know this week.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, August 9
North Paulding High School makes national headlines while Gwinnett changes its school re-opening plans. Here's what you need to know this week.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, August 2
Hospitals continue to feel the strain of COVID-19 and a CDC report identifies a major outbreak at a Georgia summer camp. Here's what you need to know this week.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, July 25
The mask order drama continues, hospitals get anxious, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium announces early plans for fans. Here's what you need to know this week.
