ICYMI: Ga. Gov. Kemp Takes Part in Statewide Town Hall, Continues Fighting COVID-19 in Georgia
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During the unprecedented, hour-long event, the Governor and members of the
AJC: Gov.
The Republican stood by his decisions to close K-12 schools through
WABE: "...It is going to be us as Georgians to beat this virus back," he [Kemp] said. "There is no cure right now. There is no vaccine. It is up to all of us to get educated, to do our part and be victorious in this battle."
"If you look at
"We, in some cases, can be doing contact tracing very aggressively still where the spread is relatively slow. In other areas like
Georgia National Guard Deploys Medical Support Teams to Fight COVID-19
These teams provide support to the professional medical staff at each facility in order to enable them to focus on critical life-saving requirements. It is important to note that these teams do not exist in the military. They are "purpose built" and have been deployed to the point of need in just over a week.
In addition to these two teams deployed to
"I am deeply grateful to the men and women of the
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K-12 Public Schools Closed Through
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"I am deeply grateful to State School Superintendent
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Gov.
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"As we work together as a state to combat COVID-19, Commissioner Butler and I are taking steps to ensure
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Gov. Kemp Calls on Georgia Businesses to Aid with Critical Health Care Needs
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"As our state's hardworking healthcare workers and first responders stand on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, it is our job to come together as Georgians and arm them with the necessary resources to keep them safe and effective," said
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New Information for Filing for Unemployment, Mandatory Filing by Employers for Partial Claims, and Reemployment Services
In response to the recent development of COVID-19, the
Employers are required to file partial claims on behalf of their employees whenever it is necessary to temporarily reduce work hours or there is no work available for a short period. Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee.
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Social Media Round-Up
@GovKemp: The open line of communication from the President's #COVID19 Task Force to the nation's governors has been invaluable in our efforts to fight the virus here in
@GovKemp: Grateful for the partnership with @Old4th Distillery as they've utilized their supply chain and staff to produce hand sanitizer for Georgians! Keep Choppin'! #gapol (3/27/20)
@GovKemp: Thanks to @POTUS and @VP for another update today with the nation's governors.
@GovKemp: Great call just now with 800+ faith leaders across GA! @GaDPH Dr. Kathleen Toomey & I asked for continued prayers & encouraged online services to stop #COVID19. As
@GovKemp: Anyone with questions about @CityofAtlanta's Stay at Home Order can reach out to [email protected] for more information! #gapol (3/25/20)
@GovKemp: As we deal with the impact of #COVID19, these companies are looking for hardworking Georgians to join their operations. Take a look at the full list! #gapol (3/25/20)
@GovKemp: We now have 25 referral-only test sites across the state. #COVID19 (3/23/20)
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