Brian Kemp

83rd Governor of Georgia

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Brian Porter Kemp is an American businessman and politician serving as the 83rd Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia since January 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he previously was the 27th Secretary of State of Georgia from 2010 to 2018 and a member of the Georgia State Senate from 2003 until 2007.

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Trump team requests recount of Georgia’s presidential race President Donald Trump’s campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race on Saturday, a day after state officials certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state, as.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
Watch Live: Governor Brian Kemp gives update on Georgia's election results Georgia's secretary of state said earlier Friday that Joe Biden had been certified as the winner of Georgia's 16 electoral votes. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Georgia Gov. Kemp stays on sidelines of GOP election fight When Gov. Brian Kemp won election two years ago, he pushed back forcefully against an outcry from Democrats who accused him of suppressing voter turnout to improve his odds of winning. “Look, we have.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Georgia governor allows local mask mandates, with limits Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Saturday. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020
White House report recommends Georgia issue statewide mask mandate Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to stop Atlanta from mandating masks. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020
Georgia governor withdrawing lawsuit against Atlanta mayor Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had claimed that the city was imposing more restrictive measures than his executive orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020

Georgia governor sues Atlanta officials over face mask mandate Governor Brian Kemp said that Atlanta officials can't enforce people in the city to wear masks or follow restrictive social distancing guidelines, despite the area making up more than a quarter of.. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020
Georgia's governor, Atlanta's mayor to square off in court on mask wearing By Rich McKay ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge is scheduled on Tuesday to hear arguments in an emergency motion brought by Governor Brian Kemp to stop the city of Atlanta from enforcing a mandate.. WorldNews - Published on July 28, 2020
While Virus Surges, Georgia Governor Sues Atlanta Mayor to Block Mask Rules Gov. Brian Kemp filed a lawsuit against Keisha Lance Bottoms, the mayor of Atlanta, to block the city’s mask requirement. NYTimes.com - Published on July 18, 2020
Kemp doubles down on fight for no GA mask mandate Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is doubling down on his fight over the need for a mask mandate in the state's capitol. (July 17) USATODAY.com - Published on July 17, 2020

Atlanta mayor: Trump broke city's mask rule, ignored science ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sued the city of Atlanta over its face-mask requirement just after President Donald Trump arrived in the city without wearing a mask, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.. WorldNews - Published on July 17, 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares emergency, calls up National Guard troops after 8-year-old killed Georgia's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation National Guard troops after a weekend of violence in Atlanta. USATODAY.com - Published on July 7, 2020
Atlanta police chief says 'black lives being diminished' as Floyd protests grow After hours of peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd, some demonstrators in downtown Atlanta turned violent on Friday night, smashing police cars, spray-painting a sign at CNN headquarters.. WorldNews - Published on May 30, 2020	Nearly 20,000 Georgia Teens Are Issued Driver’s Licenses Without a Road Test Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the requirement that most Georgians pass a behind-the-wheel test when applying for licenses last month. NYTimes.com - Published on May 7, 2020
Georgia Gov. tours medical facility amid outbreak Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visited Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's temporary medical pod at Phoebe North in Albany on Tuesday amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (May 5) USATODAY.com - Published on May 5, 2020	Amid virus, shelter at home ends for most Georgians Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will allow his statewide shelter-in-place order to expire at midnight Thursday. But he's extending his emergency powers to June 12 and telling the elderly and medically fragile.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 30, 2020
Atlanta mayor: Local leaders know best on virus Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says local leaders should have been consulted before Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reopened nonessential businesses. She says she's concerned the decision puts black.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 29, 2020	Many Georgia churches remain closed, ignore Gov. Brian Kemp's measure that allows in-person services On the first Sunday since Gov. Brian Kemp said houses of worship could hold in-person services, many religious leaders kept the doors shut. USATODAY.com - Published on April 26, 2020
Coronavirus live updates: Sunday church services draw scrutiny; US confirmed cases near 1 million The eyes of the nation are on the state of Georgia after Gov. Brian Kemp announced he would reopen large swaths of the state. Sunday coronavirus news. USATODAY.com - Published on April 26, 2020	Black leaders say reopening Georgia is an attack on people of color (CNN)Distinctive Kutz is a black barbershop in suburban Atlanta where men gather to argue about sports and tell lies about their skill with women. It's the kind of throwback shop where a candy-cane.. WorldNews - Published on April 24, 2020
Some Georgia businesses to reopen, virtual vigil for Nova Scotia victims, NFL draft: 5 things to know Friday Some Georgia businesses to reopen under a controversial plan by Gov. Brian Kemp, the NFL draft moves along and more news to know Friday. USATODAY.com - Published on April 24, 2020	‘I Wasn’t Happy With Brian Kemp,’ Trump Says The president’s criticism of Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, a Republican reopening the state amid a viral pandemic, sent a confusing message to governors considering similar moves. NYTimes.com - Published on April 23, 2020
Trump Criticizes Georgia Governor for Decision to Reopen State “I think it’s too soon,” said the president, who joined several mayors in questioning Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, who had said some businesses could resume on Friday. NYTimes.com - Published on April 23, 2020	Trump says he disagrees with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to reopen during coronavirus outbreak Kemp is letting nail salons, massage parlors, bowling alleys and gyms to reopen Friday. Trump said that's "just too soon." USATODAY.com - Published on April 23, 2020
Trump says he disagrees with Georgia plans to open Donald Trump tells Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp he disagrees "strongly" with Kemp's decision to begin allowing some nonessential businesses to reopen in the coming days. But, Trump adds: "At the same time.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 22, 2020	Trump says he told Georgia governor he disagrees with reopening decision U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he told Georgia Governor Brian Kemp he disagreed with his plan to reopen certain businesses this month, saying it was too soon for businesses like spas,.. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020
Georgia Gov. Kemp tours temporary virus hospital Georgia is spending $21.5 million to build a temporary hospital to house COVID-19 patients that Gov. Brian Kemp toured this week. (April 17) USATODAY.com - Published on April 17, 2020	Officials criticize Georgia governor's decision to re-open beaches amid coronavirus pandemic Officials in Georgia are criticizing Gov. Brian Kemp for issuing a shelter-in-place order that reopened the state's beaches. USATODAY.com - Published on April 6, 2020
Americans on Grand Princess cruise to be tested for virus at four sites U.S. passengers on the cruise ship Grand Princess, which had been barred from docking in California because of suspected cases of the new coronavirus on board, will be rushed for testing to at least.. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	THE STATE OF GEORGIA WILL PASS LEGISLATION TO PUT CHILDREN TO DEATH THE STATE OF GEORGIA WILL PASS LEGISLATION TO PUT CHILDREN TO DEATH Last year, the State of Georgia passed House Bill 481 to restrict abortions. Members of the Georgia General Assembly said, that their.. WorldNews - Published on March 3, 2020
Georgia governor taps political newcomer to U.S. Senate, ignoring Trump's choice The Republican Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, on Wednesday named conservative businesswoman Kelly Loeffler as the state's next U.S. senator, picking her over U.S. President Donald Trump's preferred.. Reuters - Published on December 4, 2019	Kelly Loeffler Is Appointed to Georgia Senate Seat by Gov. Brian Kemp The appointment of Ms. Loeffler, a politically untested businesswoman, pits the state’s governor against President Trump and his allies, who had lobbied for a different candidate. NYTimes.com - Published on December 4, 2019Also reported by •CBS News
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp picks Kelly Loeffler for vacated US Senate seat, defying GOP wishes By picking Kelly Loeffler, Brian Kemp might have set up a bitter GOP clash over the seat, as Rep. Doug Collins has publicly left open the door to running against her next year. USATODAY.com - Published on December 2, 2019	Georgia governor invites state residents to apply for Senate seat Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is inviting state residents to apply online to fill outgoing Senator Johnny Isakson's seat. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,.. CBS News - Published on October 30, 2019
Rep. Collins raises hand for Isakson's Georgia Senate seat ATLANTA (AP) — The quiet maneuvering began almost immediately after Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia announced he'd retire at year's end: name drops, phone calls, subtle and not-so-subtle.. WorldNews - Published on September 6, 2019	Hurricane Dorian moves dangerously closer to Georgia coast Georgia's Governor Brian P. Kemp and Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor hold a news conference in Atlanta Wednesday, in preparation of approaching Hurricane Dorian to the state and warn of high.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 4, 2019
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson will step down at end of year GOP Governor Brian Kemp will select Isakson's temporary replacement before a special election in 2020 CBS News - Published on August 28, 2019