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Kemp extends public health emergency through Sept. 10, safety measures through Aug. 15
Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
Published: Aug 1, 2020, 4:34 PM
One of the nation's largest convention centers will reopen next week with "surge beds" to treat COVID-19 patients as critical care units across Georgia remain nearly full, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday, hours before extending the state's public health emergency.
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