WABE’s Week in Review: The Controversial Reopening

This week, Gov. Brian Kemp through Georgia into the national spotlight by announcing a plan that meant certain businesses able to reopen as early as Friday.

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On the Week in Review for April 20-26, WABE’s Managing Editor Alex Helmick showcases stories from our journalists on the partial reopening of Georgia’s economy. Gov. Brian Kemp announced some businesses like hair and nail salons, bowling alleys and tattoo shops can open April 24. And he caught a wide array of criticism for the decision.

Experts weigh in…

Georgia, especially Atlanta, has a number of health experts, who immediately urged caution.