On September 15th, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued a new executive order extending current COVID-19 restrictions and issuing guidance for long-term care facility visitation. The shelter in place provisions for people who live in long-term care facilities and the medically fragile remain in place. The Order also continues to include a large gathering ban of fifty (50) persons unless social distancing is maintained.
Under Executive Order 09.15.20, there are no changes to the mandatory restrictions in place for the operation of businesses, including food establishments, bars, cinemas, bowling alleys, salons, barbers, cosmetologists, amusement parks, live performance and event venues, childcare facilities, etc. The local option for requiring face coverings, subject to specific criteria, remains in place.
The new Executive Order takes effect on September 16 at 12:00 AM and runs through September 30 at 11:59 PM
To read the full Executive Order click below.