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Christian Bryant reports on the reopening of businesses in Georgia despite rising COVID-19 cases. Governor Brian Kemp's decision faces criticism from health experts. The economic impact is significant, with over a million unemployment claims. President Trump signs a relief package to support small businesses, hospitals, and testing. Some companies, like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, plan to repay loans. The Treasury Department urges publicly traded companies to return funds. The Small Business Administration issues new guidelines for accessing funding. Stay updated with Newsy for more news.

What was the main reason Governor Brian Kemp decided to lift restrictions on certain businesses in Georgia?

• To reduce COVID-19 cases

• To get Georgians back to work

• To increase state revenue

• To follow federal guidelines

How many people filed for unemployment in Georgia in the five weeks since the crisis began?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 1,100,000

• 1,500,000

What is the primary purpose of the federal relief package signed by President Trump?

• To fund new infrastructure projects

• To support small businesses and hospitals

• To provide tax cuts for large corporations

• To increase military spending

What issue did smaller businesses face with the initial round of the Paycheck Protection Program?

• They had to repay the loans immediately

• They were required to hire more employees

• They were shut out of receiving funds

• They received too much funding

What did the Treasury Department request from publicly traded companies regarding the relief funds?

• To donate to charity

• To hire more employees

• To return the money by May 7th

• To invest in new projects