Politically Georgia

On Monday, April 20, Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans to reopen Georgia businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the decision, the reaction and the fallout that marked a busy few days in Georgia politics.The Politically Georgia podcast provides the latest news and analysis in Georgia politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.AJC sports writer and columnist Mark Bradley shares the changes that happened in the Atlanta sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.In this episode, AJC transportation reporter David Wickert shares how the pandemic is impacting public transportation in metro Atlanta and the people who rely on MARTA and other services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.In this episode, AJC features writer Rosalind Bentley has been covering the changes to grocery stores, farmers markets and food banks. She shares what she’s been seeing as she covers the impact of the pandemic on these places and how some farmers are innovating. Plus, why national guard members were sent to Georgia food banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC statehouse and elections reporter Mark Niesse about the changes to this year's election amid the coronavirus pandemic. From the primary postponements to absentee ballots and more, Niesse discuss how the changes impact Georgia voters and candidates in a busy election year and what it all means. Email podcasts@ajc.com to share comments, questions or ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.In this episode, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri shares updates on the changes in Atlanta’s music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.Today we're sharing episode of accessAtlanta. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras also discusses how the AJC has changed its dining coverage. This includes a new column called Atlanta Orders In, which looks at the challenges faced by Atlanta restaurants and serves as a guide to ordering takeout. Subscribe to the accessAtlanta podcast for more conversations like this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.In this episode, AJC education reporter Vanessa McCray shares how the Atlanta Public Schools system has changed since schools have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. McCray also shares perspectives from both the district and students about graduations for seniors, including what not having them would mean to the students and how the district is trying to address the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.In this episode, AJC public safety reporter Christian Boone shares what’s been going on inside jails and prisons since the coronavirus outbreak hit Georgia, including what he’s hearing from inside of Georgia’s correctional facilities and from the families of inmates as well as what experts are saying about how to manage coronavirus inside jails and prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom.They'll be marked with "PG Mini" in the episode title.AJC economics reporter Michael Kanell discusses the changes to the economy, jobs and housing and how that affects Georgians. He tells the story of a single mother of a disabled child, who is out of school, and their housing situation in a motel. She’s lost her job due to the coronavirus and was worried about being able to pay for her room. Plus, who decides when the economy recovers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices