As the coronavirus pandemic, continues to spread around the metro area, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms called for the shut down restaurants and other businesses that congregate people.

The order means that local eateries will remain open, but customers will only be allowed to pick up carryout food. You’ll need to call or go online to place orders.

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“I have signed an Executive Order, effective at midnight, limiting restaurants to take out service, closing bars, gyms, etc.” Lance Bottoms tweeted Thursday. “The fate of cities across the globe will be upon soon if we do not follow recommendations on ways to slow the spread of the Coronavirus.”

Atlanta officials have had to respond with strict measures as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Georgia.

One city — South Fulton — has instituted a 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew to keep people off the streets.

Meanwhile in Atlanta, the mayor also stopped tow companies from penalizing vehicles outside restaurants.

“To help assist restaurants with providing take out take service, I have signed an Executive Order suspending towing and booting of vehicles in the City’s right of way,” she said on social media.

As for those Atlantans who love beer, wine and liquor, Lance Bottoms said she was exploring ways to legalize takeout orders, but it was unlikely.

“If there is a provision in State law that empowers me to waive alcohol take out, I’ll gladly sign it. I’ve just not seen it yet,”she wrote.
 
 
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