Press Release

COVID-19 testing available to all Georgians

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has reached its goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days. More…

6 years ago

Shelter in Place order extended for medically fragile until June 12

ATLANTA, Ga - Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 4.30.20.01 which extends the medically fragile shelter in place and…

6 years ago

Free testing available from Public Health in Gainesville on May 1

GAINESVILLE, GA – On Friday, May 1, District 2 Public Health will join the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to offer…

6 years ago

April 27 to be a day of prayer for Georgia as fight against COVID-19 continues

Atlanta, GA - On Monday, April 27, Governor Brian P. Kemp will join Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, and…

6 years ago

Georgia Dept. of Labor addresses unemployment options

Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment…

6 years ago

Collins Calls for Preservation of Local News in the Midst of COVID-19

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined several of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the…

6 years ago

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Atlanta, GA - Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and…

6 years ago

Kemp issues statewide emergency for severe weather damage

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency following severe storm damage across Georgia over the last…

6 years ago

District 2 Public Health announces new testing guidelines

GAINESVILLE, GA – In a press release issued today by District 2 Public Health, it outlines that the state has…

6 years ago

Collins urges Windstream to provide increased access to rural broadband

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) today sent a letter to Windstream underscoring the importance…

6 years ago