The Holland Report – 2020, Week 21
Friends: It was another eventful week in the news around Georgia. Peaceful protests continued around the Atlanta area, including a meaningful gathering in Buckhead on Sunday organized by students in our community. Lines snaked around the block as voters faced long waits at early voting locations. Thousands of absentee ballots went missing in Fulton County, […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 20
Friends: I struggle to find the words to talk about the tumult facing our community right now. I am so proud of Atlanta’s Chief of Police, Erika Shields, and her determination to listen to peaceful protestors and manage the APD response. I am saddened by the increased use of force as protests continue and fear […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 19
As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, I am reflecting on the powerful freedoms that so many have died to protect for us. Central to our freedoms as Americans is our access to a representative democracy. I hope you’ll remember to submit your absentee ballot, vote at an early voting location, or make a plan […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 18
Tests for COVID-19 and COVID-19 Antibodies - What Should You Do? When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, two current hot topics are testing for the virus and testing for antibodies. Right now, we encourage you to consider getting a COVID-19 test, even if you are not exhibiting symptoms. You can find more information here. Meanwhile, […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 17
It’s hard to believe, but we are beginning week nine of quarantine in the Holland household. Some things continue to be hard - we celebrated Mother’s Day only seeing my mom from a distance in our yard and not being able to visit my grandmother at all. Juggling working and helping our son with school […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 16
Each week as I sit down to share thoughts and updates with you during the COVID-19 crisis, I search for an overriding thought or emotion to describe the past few days. In the past, I have felt sadness and fear, hope and encouragement, frustration and even outrage. So, how do I feel this week? Disappointed. […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 15
The big news last week was Governor Kemp’s executive order that allowed certain businesses to resume operations. This order has raised lots of questions and concerns. Frankly, I believe it is too early for many of these businesses to open as it will be nearly impossible to follow CDC guidelines while performing services. Many experts […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 14
I’ve gotten several emailed questions this week about when Georgia will reopen. While Governor Kemp’s shelter in place order expires on May 1st, it’s important to remember that these decisions must be made based on public health data, and not on economic data, as difficult as that may be. While we all understand the desire […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 13
As we settle into our new normal, I know that we’re also in a holding pattern. We’re waiting for Georgia to peak in terms of number of infections, currently estimated for the end of April. We’re waiting for schools to reopen. We’re waiting for the economy to restart. We’re waiting for stimulus checks. We’re waiting […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 12
I will be hosting another Virtual Town Hall on Sunday, 4 pm, using Facebook Live! You can join me here for the event Feel free to email me questions beforehand at betsy@betsyforgeorgia.com, or add them to the chat during the event. Even though the General Assembly is still suspended, it's been a busy week. Governor Kemp […]
