Restaurant Table Distancing and Workers Mask Requirements Eliminated in Executive Order

Restaurant Table Distancing and Workers Mask Requirements Eliminated in Executive Order

[ May 01, 2021 ] (Atlanta, GA) Governor Kemp signed Executive Order 04.30.21.01, regarding COVID-19 guidance in Georgia, which will be in effect from May 1st to May 30:
Key provisions of the new executive order:

1. Modifies the social distancing and sanitation requirements for residents and visitors to ?strongly encouraged.?

2. Eliminates the restaurant and bar table distancing requirements and workers mask requirement.

3. Eliminates all specific requirements for gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, body art studios, estheticians, hair stylists, and massage therapists.
4. Reduces the requirements for Conventions.

5. Eliminates the requirement that childcare facilities prohibit all unnecessary visitors.

6. Provides that Live Performance Venues, regardless of seating capacity, are only required to follow the guidelines for all Organizations, and such venues may implement additional measures in conjunction with the performer or organizer of an event.

7. Maintains that professional, collegiate, and high school sports organizations and events shall operate pursuant to the rules or guidelines issued by their respective league, conference, or association.

8. Clarifies that graduation ceremonies are only required to follow the guidelines for all Organizations.


The Governor's Executive Order available to download as PDF.

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