ATLANTA - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.The order renewed existing restrictions on large gatherings, sheltering-in-place orders, and business obligations through August 31.The order does not issue a statewide mask mandate and restricts local governments from issuing mask mandates on private property unless certain requirements are met.
Local governments will now be permitted to require individuals to wear face masks on public property. However, a threshold of more than 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over the last 14 days must be reached in order for municipalities to impose a mask mandate, Gov.