Atlanta, May 28, 2020 – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp extends the State of Emergency for the third time though July 12, 2020.
“In this executive order, we continue to strongly encourage all Georgians and visitors to wear face coverings in public to mitigate viral spread, and restrictions remain intact for nearly every Georgia business to keep employees and customers safe.”
Gov. Kemp also relaxes the public gathering in a single location to twenty-five individuals starting on June 1, 2020. Live performance venues will remained closed until further notice.
“Small weddings, recreational sports, and similar events will be able to resume with a little more flexibility, but we are asking everyone to stay vigilant. Please continue to follow public health advice as you engage in these activities. Wash your hands, keep your distance, wear a mask if possible, and protect the elderly and medically fragile from exposure.”
Bars and nightclubs are allowed to open starting June 1, 2020 provided they comply with strict sanitation and social distancing rules. Bars and night clubs must adhere to thirty-nine mandatory measures to ensure customers well being.
Starting on June 1, 2020, professional sports teams and organizations are allowed to engage in practices and must adhere to guidelines of their respective sports.
Districts are allowed to operate summer schools with strict compliant to eleven mandatory criteria. That includes screening workers and students for illness to prevent viral spread, enhancing campus sanitation, encouraging regular hand washing and hygiene, and keeping students separated to minimize exposure.
“Many people have asked for guidance on attending in-person services at places of worship, especially in light of the President’s call to action for governors to reopen churches and religious facilities. Here in Georgia, we never closed places of worship, but we encouraged congregations to hold online or drive-in services to mitigate the risk of exposure. Now, many churches and religious institutions are beginning to reopen their doors for traditional services, and we ask Georgians to continue to heed public health advice if they decide to attend in-person. Please use social distancing, wash your hands, protect the elderly and medically fragile, and prioritize your health.”
