Several states lifting stay at home orders

Several states across the U.S. have begun reopening some public areas and businesses such as beaches and tattoo parlors. But many consider the reopening premature and dangerous. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Apr 25, 2020

Worrying signs for GOP in Georgia

Georgia was one of the first states to ease lockdown restrictions despite facing criticism and warnings from public health experts. An internal poll conducted for the Georgia House GOP caucus shows voters have doubts about Governor Brian Kemp and his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the recent poll, key senate races in November and more.

• May 6, 2020

Poll: Most Americans back stay-at-home orders

Protesters showed up outside the home of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, concerned about him lifting coronavirus restrictions on some businesses in the state. Oklahoma and Michigan followed suit with limited openings on Friday, while Tennessee, Minnesota and Colorado will join them on Monday. Michael George reports on how some Americans feel about the loosening restrictions.

• Apr 25, 2020

Georgia reopens for business amid pandemic

Georgia reopened several businesses Friday after confirming over 700 new coronavirus cases the day before. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who said he does not agree with Governor Brian Kemp's decision to reopen the state, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Apr 24, 2020

Georgia governor stands by move to ease restrictions despite Trump split

Governor Brian Kemp said the decision to allow some businesses to reopen is "driven by data and guided by state public health officials."

• Apr 23, 2020

Atlanta mayor says reopening of state will be "deadly"

"If he's wrong more people will die," Keisha Lance Bottoms said of the governor's decision to re-open the state.

• Apr 22, 2020

Stacey Abrams criticizes Georgia governor's decision to lift lockdowns

"There's no legitimate reason for reopening the state except for politics, and I think it's deeply disingenuous he would pretend otherwise," she said of the governor's decision.

• Apr 21, 2020

Georgia's governor allowing many businesses to reopen Friday

Aggressive move draws fire from rivals who say it could lead to spike in virus cases

• Apr 21, 2020

Mayor fights Georgia governor's re-opening of city's beaches

Tybee Island's Shirley Sessions calls Brian Kemp's reversal a "reckless mandate" and says she fears people crowding the beaches again.

• Apr 6, 2020

Georgia gov. didn't know asymptomatic people can spread virus

The CDC is headquartered in Georgia and has warned repeatedly about the risk of asymptomatic spread.

• Apr 2, 2020

Georgia's legislature self-isolates after senator's positive coronavirus test

State Senator Brandon Beach showed up to a vote even though he was showing symptoms from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

• Mar 19, 2020

Georgia postpones presidential primary due to coronavirus

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Raffensperger said in a statement that in-person early voting that began on March 2 will be halted.

• Mar 14, 2020

Kelly Loeffler says she is anti-impeachment and pro-Trump

Loeffler, who will succeed outgoing Senator Johnny Isakson, described herself as "pro-wall and pro-Trump" in a speech Wednesday

• Dec 4, 2019

Senator Isakson to lawmakers: "Find a way to find common ground"

The Republican senator is stepping down due to health problems and addressed Congress for his last time Thursday.

• Dec 3, 2019

Kelly Loeffler to be appointed Georgia senator by Governor Brian Kemp

Loeffler will succeed Senator Johnny Isakson, who is stepping down amid health problems.

• Dec 2, 2019

Busy Philipps recounts her abortion while discussing Georgia law

"The statistic is that one in four women will have an abortion before age 45," she said. "Maybe you're sitting there thinking,'I don't know a woman who would have an abortion.' Well, you know me"

• May 8, 2019

Georgia governor to sign anti-abortion "heartbeat bill"

Georgia's so-called "heartbeat bill" will become one the most restrictive anti-abortion access laws in the country

• May 7, 2019

Abortions after 6 weeks will be illegal under Georgia law

Abortion rights advocates say the law will result in a total ban on abortions in the state

• May 7, 2019

Georgia Republicans propose "Journalism Ethics Board" and fines for news outlets

The bill proposes a fine for news outlets that do not produce certain records requests by interview subjects

• Apr 4, 2019

Georgia governor to sign abortion ban bill

A bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in Georgia is expected to be signed into law this week. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the measure.

• Apr 1, 2019

Hollywood's elite threatens Georgia boycott over abortion ban

Alyssa Milano's petition​ has been signed by more than 100 celebrities including Amy Schumer, Alec Baldwin, and Judd Apatow

• Apr 1, 2019

House Oversight Committee investigating reports of voter suppression in Georgia

Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings sent a letter requesting documents from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who some Democrats suspect used voter suppression tactics as secretary of state

• Mar 6, 2019

Governors sworn in in Georgia, Kansas, Alabama and Ohio

Ceremonies are taking place today for Republican Brian Kemp of Georgia, Democrat Laura Kelly of Kansas, Republican Kay Ivey of Alabama and Republican Mike DeWine of Ohio.

• Jan 14, 2019

GOP candidate wins runoff for Georgia elections chief

Raffensperger won a runoff election to become Georgia's next secretary of state, taking over the office at the center of a debate over voter access and election security

• Dec 5, 2018

Stacey Abrams acknowledges Brian Kemp will win Georgia gubernatorial race

Abrams narrowly trails Republican Brian Kemp in the Georgia gubernatorial race

• Nov 16, 2018

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