Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during a COVID-19 press briefing from the state capitol Thursday, May 21, 2020. ATLANTA - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order on COVID-19 on Saturday.
The order renewed existing restrictions on gatherings, sheltering-in-place orders, and business obligations and restrictions.The order also allows municipalities in Georgia to implement face mask mandates under extremely strict circumstances.This comes after the governor dropped his lawsuit against the city of Atlanta for its mask mandate.An aide for the governor told FOX 5 News the executive order “allows local governments to require face coverings on their own property if they meet specific health-related metrics.” The measure will also.