COVID-19

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

White Co. schools will close for one week starting Monday, March 16

Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett has announced that in response to Gov. Brian Kemp's call to action regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) White…

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

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 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

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

USG institutions suspend classes two weeks

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. --Effective Mar. 16, 2020, all 26 of the University System of Georgia will suspend instruction until Mar.…

7 years ago

Five New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases in Georgia

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…

7 years ago

Five New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases in Georgia

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…

7 years ago

DPH preparations for potential spread of COVID-19

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for…

7 years ago