Changing Perspective Toward Family | HEALTHY @ HOME

Changing Perspective Toward Family | HEALTHY @ HOME

Changing Perspective Toward Family | HEALTHY @ HOME

Michael Kirkland of Family Ministries joins the HFI team to discuss how to overcome stress and turn toward your family. While you may feel the need to get away, Michael shares ways that you can change your mindset and make the most of this moment.

CENTER SQUARE: Business, policy leaders weigh in on what’s needed to help rebuild Georgia’s economy

CENTER SQUARE: Business, policy leaders weigh in on what’s needed to help rebuild Georgia’s economy

While part of Georgia’s economy is scheduled to reopen Friday, business and policy leaders say the state needs to take action to secure long-term stability.

Buzz Brockway, vice president of public policy for the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) – an independent nonprofit think tank – said state officials should involve business leaders and local organizations in the reopening process. Chris Clark, CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, said lawmakers need to instill policies to protect businesses until the economy is stabilized…

 

In its proposal for reopening the economy, GCO said lawmakers should consider forming coalitions with other states. For example, Georgia could coordinate reopening areas of South Carolina that are close to the Port of Savannah. Many people work at the port and live across the Savannah River in South Carolina, GCO said.

“No recovery plan is without risk, but we must weigh the risk and rely on health and business professionals to do so,” GCO President and CEO Randy Hicks said. “Now is the time for everyone to come together to explore solutions that protect our neighborhoods and respond to community needs.”

 

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CENTER SQUARE: Business, policy leaders weigh in on what’s needed to help rebuild Georgia’s economy

CENTER SQUARE: What they’re saying about Kemp’s decision to reopen Georgia

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen some of the state’s businesses as soon as Friday amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic drew strong reactions.

Even Kemp did not hold back in speaking his mind: “I don’t give a damn about politics right now.”

Kemp announced Monday gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians and beauty schools are among the businesses that will be able to open Friday.

Theaters, private social clubs and dine-in restaurants will be able to reopen April 27 with some restrictions…

 

Georgia Center for Opportunity Vice President of Public Policy Buzz Brockway: “We applaud Gov. Kemp for laying the groundwork today for the reopening of Georgia’s economy in a way that protects health and safety.”

 

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Georgia is reopening | VIDEO

Georgia is reopening | VIDEO

Georgia is reopening | VIDEO

This week the Governor of Georgia announced that he would be rolling back some of the restrictions on businesses. While the “reopening” has drawn a lot of criticism, VP of Policy, Buzz Brockway discusses the details that many may have overlooked.

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CENTER SQUARE: Business, policy leaders weigh in on what’s needed to help rebuild Georgia’s economy

BAKER CITY HERALD: Kemp reopens parts of Georgia’s economy; some businesses can open Friday

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Monday to reopen certain businesses across the state, rolling back part of the stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30.

Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, nail techs and beauty schools will be able to resume operations Friday, Kemp said. Theaters, private social clubs and dine-in restaurants can reopen April 27 with some restrictions…

 

Buzz Brockway, vice president of public policy for the Georgia Center for Opportunity, an independent think tank, applauded Kemp’s decision. Brockway said the governor should involve business leaders and collaborate with other states in the decision process.

“During this time, it’s crucial that state and local governments invite the input of business leaders on the best ways to reopen, in a way where consumer confidence is restored and people feel safe patronizing businesses again,” Brockway said in a statement.

 

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