Summary of Governor Kemp’s 09/15/2020 Executive Order 9/16/2020 On September 15, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining that order and its impact on local governments.
Summary of Governor Kemp’s 08/31/2020 Executive Order 8/31/2020 On August 15, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining that order and its impact on local governments.
Model Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings in Public Spaces 8/17/2020 This model facial covering or mask ordinance is provided only for general informational purposes and to assist Georgia cities in increasing facial covering or mask usage within the city’s jurisdiction. This model ordinance has been developed to help cities that wish to hold adopt a mandate that people within the jurisdiction of the city wear facial coverings and masks, consistent with federal recommendations and with consideration to Governor Kemp’s Executive Order 08.15.20.01. Follow the link to download the model ordinance.
Fulton OKs $30M in COVID relief to cities in hopes of avoiding lawsuit September 17, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday agreed to give cities a total of $30 million to fight COVID-19 after months of public fighting and legal threats over who gets federal coronavirus relief money.
Bottoms 'hopeful’ COVID cases keep going down, still urges vigilance in Atlanta September 17, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the city could move to the next phase of its coronavirus reopening plan as early as next week if cases continue decreasing in Atlanta.
Over 400 applications from Savannah small businesses flood in for second round of CARES funds September 14, 2020 Savannah Morning News During Thursday’s regular council meeting, Savannah City Manager Pat Monahan said the SBAC received 430 applications in an eight-day application period for a total request of about $7 million in COVID-19-related losses.