Coronavirus update for 1.7.2021 – Election Confirmation, Unemployment Issues, and Mask Order Reissue
Chamber Members: In the early hours of the morning, it was confirmed that Joe Biden is the official President-elect. We’ll now turn focus on what the possibilities will be in his first 100 days of office with a Democrat led House and Senate behind him. Back in...
Coronavirus update for 1.6.2021 – Senate Tilt, Capitol Stir, Tier 2 Roll Back?, Lame Duck, and more
Chamber Members: Well, yesterday this update did say we were in for some interesting hours ahead of us. The Georgia elections wrapped up last night and it looks as if there are two unofficial winners that will change the balance of the Senate (actually a perfect 50/50...
Coronavirus update for 1.5.2021 – The Georgia Decision, More on Vaccines/Testing, and a Census Report
Chamber Members: Today continues an interesting week of events after a new Congress was sworn in on Sunday, as control of the Senate will be decided in Georgia and then we turn attention to what’s shaping up to be the most dramatic Electoral College count in...
Coronavirus update for 1.4.2021 – Hello 2021: PPP notes, State news, Vaccine news, and more
Chamber Members: Welcome to 2021! We hope that all of you enjoyed some much deserved time off to recharge and get ready for a new year. In reality we flip the page on a new month and year, but the same issues remain. We’ll undoubtedly face many new issues as well,...
Coronavirus update for 12.30.2020 – Covid Timeline Review, Stimulus Checks Already, and 2021 Outlooks
Chamber Members: Today will be the last update for 2020. We hope these daily messages have been beneficial for you and your organization. Looking back, it’s interesting to see all of the information shared on funding opportunities, shelter in place mandates, phases,...
Coronavirus update for 12.29.2020 – Payment Talks Continue, Positive 2021, and Offices May Stay
Chamber Members: Two more days after today to wrap up this year of what ever name(s) you want to associate with it. There are five days until the new Congress meets, one week until voting ends in Georgia’s Senate runoffs, and three weeks until Inauguration Day, Jan....
Coronavirus update for 12.28.2020 – Relief Aid Signed by President and the Need for State Aid Remains
Chamber Members: Today is the last Monday of 2020 – kind of hard to believe that even with everything that has gone on, that we’re already wrapping up the year. Some days have been a blur, while others seem like 29 hours that will never end. In addition to the obvious...
Coronavirus update for 12.23.2020 – Approve, Veto, or Let Expire and More Info on Jobs, Vaccines, Budgets, etc.
Chamber Members: This will be the last update before Christmas. It seems as if the big present that we all thought we would be receiving is now in serious jeopardy. President Trump is in position to hold this up and possibly derail the whole thing. See below for a...
Coronavirus update for 12.22.2020 – Follow Up & Response on Relief Package and Push for Virtual Vote in State
Chamber Members: After the large amount of information shared yesterday, we promise today’s update will be a light one. All eyes are now on President Trump to sign the relief bill and government funding as he has until December 28 to do so. All reports point to that...
Coronavirus update for 12.21.2020 – Full Info on Relief Package including PPP and New Vaccine Ready to Go
Chamber Members: A good amount of action transpired over the weekend. First, Congress voted on Friday evening to pass another Continuing Resolution through the end of the day on Sunday so that they could continue the discussion on a relief package and government...