Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defended her city's mandate Thursday, while Gov. Kemp filed a lawsuit to block her action as he bans mask orders.
Keisha Lance Bottoms says the policy should have been approved as a resolution instead to avoid legal challenges.
President Trump was in Atlanta Wednesday to announce a policy change designed to speed road and pipeline construction projects.
The initiative is designed to ensure all families and hometown businesses have the tools to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump will visit Atlanta to announce a policy change designed to speed infrastructure projects, according to officials.
The change is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Atlanta.
"If the mayor wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta, she should start enforcing the current provisions of the governor’s orders," Kemp said.
Gatherings of 10 or more on city property is prohibited.
President Trump will tout his transportation agenda and announce plans to speed infrastructure projects at an Atlanta visit next week.
The order also prohibits gatherings of more than ten persons on city property.
Twenty early voting locations will be available including Georgia’s largest voting site at State Farm Arena.
The ban is now in effect through Aug. 31.
Gov. Brian Kemp responded to the increase of violence in Atlanta by activating the National Guard.
Keisha Lance Bottoms joined 10 other mayors from across the country to announce this privately funded pilot program.
Officials say the process will bring diverse voices to the table.
The city of Atlanta has began phasing in rental scooters from four different companies.
The reissued orders will assist Atlanta residents and businesses during the pandemic for another 60 days.
Fulton County and Atlanta Hawks have turned State Farm Arena into a voting precinct for the August Runoff and November’s General Elections.
The law strengthens sentencing for people convicted of targeting victims based on race, sex, national origin or certain other factors.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms received the new Use of Force Advisory Council's initial report and has issued 3 orders.
Charging two officers involved in Brooks' death has sparked a campaign to remove Fulton County DA Paul Howard. Howard isn't budging.
Officials say the budget includes funds for equity initiatives and COVID-19 relief.
The remote sessions must be conducted in accordance with Georgia's open meetings law.
Tuesday was the Georgia primary election, but many African Americans and politicians said there's more work to do to change the system.
Votes cast after 7 p.m. won't be scanned by the new voting machines. Instead, ballots will be placed in provisional envelopes.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reported voting issues Tuesday, urging people to not leave the polls as lines grew on primary election.
Civil rights icon John Lewis says George Floyd protests are "another step down the very, very long road toward freedom, justice for all ..."
Vice President Mike Pence visited Atlanta Friday to speak at evangelist Ravi Zacharias's memorial service.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says the city is ready to begin phase 2 of its reopening plan.
A day after President Trump questions North Carolina's availability on Twitter, Gov. Kemp responds, offers Atlanta as an alternate site.
During a meeting at the Waffle House headquarters, Vice President Mike Pence praised Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's reopening efforts.
Georgia CAPRN is hosting free virtual Town Hall meetings May 24, 26 & 28 so voters can learn more about the 13 nurses running for office.
The plan does not include specific dates to move from phase to phase but instead is based on the city meeting specific metrics to move on.
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to have lunch with Gov. Kemp on Friday and then restaurant executives later.
Atlanta local governments may elect to not reopen swimming pools when that state deadline passes.
A coalition of black organizations is asking Gov. Kemp for a meeting to discuss ways to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan cited the "severe" impact of the coronavirus on the state budget and said he would take a 14% pay cut.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke with Tamron Hall about the reopening of businesses, Tyler Perry, 2Chainz and more.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he let restaurants and other businesses reopen to keep owners from losing everything.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched a new food program to help Atlanta's senior citizens who need food.