Governor Brian Kemp today signed a new executive order that effectively lifts the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
Executive Order 04.30.21.01 goes into effect May 1 and runs through May 30.
The order makes social distancing, practicing sanitation, and mask-wearing in public “strongly encouraged” instead of recommended across the state. It also eliminates the restaurant and bar table distancing requirements, and workers mask requirement.
Other provisions in the order are as follows:
- Eliminates all specific requirements for gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, body art studios, estheticians, hairstylists, and massage therapists.
- Reduces the requirements for Conventions.
- Eliminates the requirement that childcare facilities prohibit all unnecessary visitors.
- 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.
- Maintains that professional, collegiate, and high school sports organizations and events shall operate according to the rules or guidelines issued by their respective league, conference, or association.
- Clarifies that graduation ceremonies are only required to follow the guidelines for all Organizations.
