Georgia Gov. Kemp to visit Augusta to promote mask use

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp(WRDW)
Published: Jun. 30, 2020 at 9:42 AM EDT|Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 9:29 AM EDT
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will visit Augusta on Thursday as part of a statewide tour to promote wearing face masks to curb the spread of coronavirus.

He’ll hold a news conference at 11:15 a.m. at the Georgia Cancer Center, 1410 Laney Walker Blvd.

News 12 will cover it.

He’s also traveling to Albany, Columbus, Dalton, Savannah and Valdosta ahead of the July Fourth holiday.

The governor has been seen wearing a mask and says he wants people to listen to public health officials’ advice.

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