coronavirus

Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration

Atlanta, GA – On March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration…

6 years ago

Mall report of employee testing positive for COVID-19 not accurate

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. -- Dawson County Public Safety Director Danny Thompson said today (March 16) the announcement by North Georgia…

6 years ago

Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15…

6 years ago

Public K-12 and Secondary Schools closed March 18 to 31

Atlanta, GA – In accordance with newly issued federal guidance, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 closing all public elementary,…

6 years ago

Kemp declares Public Health Emergency, what does it mean?

ATLANTA, Ga - On Saturday morning, Governor Brian Kemp officially declared Georgia’s first Public Health Emergency, freeing up resources and…

6 years ago

Outlet mall reports employee tested positive for coronavirus

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawson County reports on its website that a part-time employee has…

6 years ago

COVID-19 section has been added to Dawson County website

PRESS RELEASE The well-being and safety of our citizens is our top priority. We strive to do what we can…

6 years ago

Kemp: Public Health Emergency in Georgia Effective Tomorrow

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp's office released a press release on Friday, March 13 to announce the intention to…

6 years ago

Kemp Authorizes Call of Georgia National Guard for COVID-19 Response

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.14.20.02 authorizing Adjutant General Tom Carden - at the request of Georgia…

6 years ago

USG institutions will suspend classes for two weeks

Effective Mar. 16, 2020, all 26 of the University System of Georgia will suspend instruction until Mar. 29, 2020 according…

7 years ago

General Assembly suspends the 2020 legislative session

ATLANTA, Ga - Shortly after Governor Brian Kemp's announcement concerning new protocols for Coronavirus, the Georgia General Assembly moved to…

7 years ago

Kemp issues call to action to all Georgians, schools, and local governments

ATLANTA, Ga – Governor Brian Kemp announced schools, childcare providers, local governments in Georgia now have the option to close,…

7 years ago

Letter from Congressman Doug Collins

Dear Friends, As we learn more about coronavirus and its impact on our communities throughout Georgia, I wanted to provide…

7 years ago

Collins joins President Trump on visit to CDC

ATLANTA, Ga. – Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined President Donald J. Trump, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director…

7 years ago