Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday announced an aggressive reopening plan for his state that would allow cinemas to begin reopening early next week.
However, it may prove impossible for cinemas to flip on the lights if there are strict social distancing measures in place due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A blueprint put forth by the White House last week states that during Phase One, gatherings of 10 or more people would still be prohibited, an impossible restriction for a cinema.
A jurisdiction can begin to reopen if it meets certain criteria regarding the number of COVID-19 cases, according to the White House plan.