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KEMP’S LATEST COVID ORDER RELAXES RESTRICTIONS FOR BUSINESSES

Brittany E. Bennett, Esq. • Apr 05, 2021

Lives and livelihoods must be protected. 

The governor signed an executive order that as of April 8 ends a ban on large gatherings, eliminates shelter-in-place requirements for vulnerable populations, and pares down a lengthy list of safety guidelines that businesses such as bars, retail stores and entertainment venues are supposed to follow.

Kemp issued a separate order Wednesday that could end Georgia’s state of emergency on April 30th – although, Kemp could decide to extend that declaration, as he has done over the past year. 

Kemp said Wednesday he worried businesses couldn’t survive an extension of economic limits. His order will allow restaurants to greatly expand capacity, by reducing spacing requirements between indoor tables. It also relaxes spacing rules in gyms and fitness centers and removes the 50-attendee cap on in-person gatherings. However, many hygiene rules will remain in place. Servers and restaurant staff, for example, will still have to wear masks when interacting with customers.

Here's are the highlights of the Order:

• State of Emergency will end April 30, 2021 (unless the order is extended)
• Residents/Visitors shall practice social distancing
• Residents/Visitors strongly encourages to wear masks 
• Sanitation procedures must be followed
• Staff must wear masks 
• 6 feet no longer required between tables in restaurants 

For full text of the Order click here. 

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