Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency.
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Whole Foods shoppers will be offered free face masks in Atlanta and other cities, parent company Amazon announced recently. The masks are expected to be available in the coming days.
“If customers don’t already have their own face covering, they will be able to pick up a mask at the entrance of the Whole Foods Market store,” the company said in a blog post.
Whole Foods Giving Customers Free Face Masks
Whole Foods said the stores are taking additional measures to keep customers safe, including increasing hand sanitizer, thermal cameras, thermometers, sanitizing wipes, gloves and additional handwashing stations.
The company is also committed to adding disinfectant spraying in buildings, procuring COVID testing supplies, and boosting its janitorial services.
Whole Foods is just one of many stores that are catering to the nation’s most vulnerable populations. These states are the ones with “Senior Hours“ locally.
Atlanta is the site of the largest Whole Foods in the nation, which opened in April 2019.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
- Atlanta Mayor Shows Racist Text Message She Got Over Re-Opening
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Georgia Gov. Brian’s statewide shelter-in-place order is set to expire at midnight on Thursday, May 31 as local businesses continued to re-open.
Meanwhile, he has extended Georgia’s public health state of emergency through June 12, 2020. He is also ordering the elderly and medically fragile to shelter in place for now while the broader population is free from such measures.
When Will Georgia Bars Re-Open?
“I encourage all Georgians to continue to maintain social distancing, limit their travel, and use best practices,” he tweeted. “Gatherings of more than 10 people will not be allowed unless it is possible to maintain 6 feet of distance.”
I encourage all Georgians to continue to maintain social distancing, limit their travel, and use best practices. Gatherings of more than 10 people will not be allowed unless it is possible to maintain 6 feet of distance. Read the new Executive Order: https://t.co/foH4Y5kA4H pic.twitter.com/n5k5ihC2df
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 30, 2020
Kemp has been defiant in the face of critics who have said that Georgia is risking the lives of its residents by trying to resume normal life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kemp posted on Twitter recently that Georgia was ready to ramp up COVID-19 testing as it re-opens.
“We have numerous testing sites, physicians, & tests. We just need more Georgians to participate,” he said. “If you are symptomatic or work on the frontlines, download the Augusta University ExpressCare app or call 706-721-1852 to schedule a free test. RT to spread the word!”
Today we are taking another measured step to protect the lives – and livelihoods – of all Georgians. We will continue to work around the clock to follow the data, heed the advice of public health officials, and keep Georgia families safe. pic.twitter.com/kPFjAfDApW
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 30, 2020
Meanwhile, a recent virus spread simulation from a Harvard/MIT team shows a vicious plateau for Georgia. The team used data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Explore the Harvard/MIT Georgia data HERE.
Also, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been a vocal critic against Kemp’s plan to re-open Georgia, which is at odds with the data she is seeing.
Penning an opinion piece in The Atlantic, Lance Bottoms said, “The political reality is that we are a blue city in a red state, trying to balance public-health concerns in a diverse environment while getting our economy back on track as soon as possible.”
She added: “I am reminded that we cannot let racism divide our country and pit communities against each other. Last week I was attacked in ugly racial terms on my personal phone, with my children nearby, for speaking out on the side of science for the safety of our residents and businesses. Cowardice like this does not deter me. As the poet Audre Lorde said, “I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.” Remaining silent during this crisis will not protect us.”
"Simply because we have hospital beds and we are not at capacity does not mean we need to work to fill them up." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms discussing #COVID19 on @GMA. pic.twitter.com/sdwW3P2zDr
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 24, 2020
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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A number of Waffle Houses in Atlanta and throughout Georgia are re-opening in line with Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan for the state’s economy to get revived.
Speaking to WSB-TV, Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer said that all restaurant employeees will wear masks as they serve dine-in customers. They will also practice social distancing and other health safeguards due to COVID-19.
Despite Pandemic, Georgia Waffle Houses Re-Opening To Diners
Although there are many critics of restaurants opening up, Ehmer said he will honor any employee who doesn’t want to come back to work — at the same time, he knows employees are hurting economically.
“I think it might make the difference between having a job and not having a job, and I know the unemployment system has been enhanced to help take care of the most vulnerable people, but people want to have jobs, and they want to have something to do and take care of their families,” Ehmer told the TV station. ” I think it’s going to give them some hope.”
Waffle House closed 419 of its restaurants across the nation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Many restaurants, including Waffle House, have had to go to takeout orders only as the virus continues to spread across the nation.
One of the biggest critics of re-opening has been Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who has said repeatedly that the state — and Atlanta — is not ready, based on the increasing death counts.
Atlanta Mayor’s Message: Stay Home Save Lives
Lance Bottoms is firm in telling Atlantans not to go out, despite the fact that Kemp’s executive order trumps her local laws.
She added: “It’s a very confusing time for people, but the one thing where the messaging has been very clear, is to stay home to save lives.”
Thanks so much Mayor @KeishaBottoms for shining a light on the work we are doing at @TheGoodrCo during the #SOULSaturday rally! This has done two things: made me incredibly humble to lead my team doing this work + made my grandma believe I will be her quote “Secretary of Food.”❤️ pic.twitter.com/8pW2PM2xdb
— Jasmine Crowe (@jasminecrowe) April 25, 2020
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
- Atlanta Mayor Shows Racist Text Message She Got Over Re-Opening
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if you’re looking for a job during the coronavirus pandemic, Instacart has gone on a massive hiring spree. The company is looking to hire 250,000 to meet demand.
In a post on Media, Instacart said this:
One month ago, we shared our plans to bring on 300,000 additional full-service shoppers to help us meet increased customer demand we’ve seen. We quickly met that goal, and are now planning to bring on an additional 250,000 full-service shoppers in an effort to get back to same-day delivery across our platform.
Instacart Goes On Hiring Spree
The company says it will especially focus on shoppers in the following states: California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Toronto.
Instacart shoppers will also get wellness checks in the app. The company says the app will ask shoppers a number of questions before they begin shopping.
“To help make it easier for you to monitor your health during this time, all shoppers will soon have access to a daily, in-app wellness check. This check will help you determine if you have any COVID-19 related symptoms, and give you guidance on what to do next if you have symptoms.”
How To Apply To Be An Instacart Shopper
If you’re interested in being an Instacart shopper, here’s how to apply for the job.
You must be age 18 or older to work for Instacart. What you’ll be doing is shopping and delivering groceries and everyday essentials to homes.
Instacart also partners with Costco pharmacies, so you may also be delivering prescription medications.
Here’s the link to apply to be an Instacart Shopper.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he’s heard the criticism from Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about re-opening the state, but he’s confident even as deaths continue to rise due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“She’s working very hard like all elected officials are to protect their populations,” he said of Lance Bottoms. He added later, that he understands “where folks like the mayor and others may agree or disagree.”
Georgia Re-Opening: Everything You Want To Know
Georgia is one of many states that has committed to re-opening its businesses to revive its economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is everything you need to know about that.
Are Georgia Deaths Still Increasing?
Georgia’s deaths attributed to coronavirus continue to increase. The Georgia Department of Health has the official tally of deaths for the state. The New York Times has a Georgia death counter that shows the daily toll.
Even though deaths are still on the rise, Kemp believes that the state saw its peak in early April, according to the models he saw.
Why Is Georgia Re-Opening First?
Kemp told Fox News that by re-opening Georgia’s hair salons and bowling alleys, he is taking a calculated risk that he feels the state can handle. “This is a measured approach with a lot of different requirements and guidance that we’re going to be putting out,” he says.
He added: “I’m very confident of that step. It was done in conjunction with public health officials based on the data that we’re seeing in our state and the gateways to the phase 1 part of the president’s plan.”
Does The President Agree With Georgia Re-Opening?
Speaking of the president, In a White House briefing, President Trump reiterated that he disagreed with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state.
More specifically, Trump isn’t opposed to Georgia re-opening, but the fact that it’s so soon.
“I went to [Dr.] Deborah [Birx[ and Dr. Fauci and other people and they weren’t thrilled about it,” Trump said about Kemp’s plan to re-opne. “And I told him very distinctly, ‘You do what you think is best,’” Trump said, “But if you ask me if I’m happy about it, I’m not happy about it and I’m not happy about Brian Kemp.”
Earlier, it was reported that Trump talked to Kemp ahead of time and expressed approval of his plan to re-open Georgia. After health officials pushed back, Trump changed his tune, slamming Kemp in the White House news conference.
What Are Critics Opposed To The Re-Opening Doing?
Some restaurants have refused to re-open, citing that not enough time has passed. And some people have began protesting on city streets.
Despite the flip, Kemp says he’s more worried about his state’s businesses than any flak from others.
“I got some people protesting because I took this step, and I got others protesting me because they think I didn’t go far enough.”
See Kemp’s interview with Fox News here:
Meanwhile, Lance Bottoms is firm in telling Atlantans not to go out, despite the fact that Kemp’s executive order trumps her local laws.
How Does The Atlanta Mayor Feel About Georgia Re-Opening?
“We are not on the other side of this,” Lance Bottoms told CNN. “We will never get to the light until we do what we’ve done thus far, which is to continue to socially isolate from one another.”
She added: “It’s a very confusing time for people, but the one thing where the messaging has been very clear, is to stay home to save lives.”
"Words matter….My concern when I hear the president tout injections and ingestion of household products, children are listening & I hope that he will allow the professionals, scientists and public health experts to speak on this." Mayor @KeishaBottoms on @CNN Friday. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/03fLczJKv2
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 26, 2020
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- ATLANTA CORONAVIRUS GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
- How To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Atlanta
- Social Distancing Guide: How To Do It
- COVID-9 Protection: How To Make a Face And Face Covering
- Georgia Lockdown & Re-Opening: Everything You Need To Know
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been an outspoken critic of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open many businesses around the state on Friday April 24. Now, she’s being attacked for it.
The mayor revealed that she was called a racial epithet from an anonymous source that has her phone number. Lance Bottoms recently showed a picture of a text message she received, which says: “Nigger, Just shut up and RE-OPEN ATLANTA!”
Atlanta Mayor Receives Threatening Message About Re-Opening Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The message was sent from an address that reads: “ReOpen@Georgia.gov.”
With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you.
“Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr. pic.twitter.com/dOimv9sdN3— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) April 23, 2020
What made matters worse is that Lance Bottoms said she was not alone when she received the text message.
“With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you,” she posted on social media.
More: Trump Doubles Down On Georgia Re-Opening: ‘Not Happy With Brian Kemp’
She also shared this quote attributed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.”: ““Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.”
Lance Bottoms says while she and the governor have a great working relationship, she was not consulted on his plan to re-open part of the state’s economy while the coronavirus pandemic continues to take lives.
The mayor has created an advisory panel to help her decipher when to re-open Atlanta, although state law issued by Kemp supersedes anything she can enact. But that fact isn’t going to stop her.
“Reopening the city must be executed in a cautious manner that is best suited for Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms in a written statement. “The Advisory Council will provide the necessary input and buy-in from Atlanta stakeholders to outline a safe and thoughtful framework to get our economy back on track without endangering public health.”
Up Next: Even Trump Says Georgia’s Re-Opening ‘Too Soon’
‘Too Soon’: Trump Says He Disagrees With Georgia Re-Opening Date
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
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In a White House briefing, President Trump reiterated that he disagreed with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state on Friday, April 24.
“I went to [Dr.] Deborah [Birx[ and Dr. Fauci and other people and they weren’t thrilled about it,” Trump said about Kemp’s plan to re-opne. “And I told him very distinctly, ‘You do what you think is best,'” Trump said, “But if you ask me if I’m happy about it, I’m not happy about it and I’m not happy about Brian Kemp.”
The new comments came one day after Trump strongly said that he is not in favor of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state on Friday, April 24.
Trump said that, “I didn’t like to see spas opening … and I could have done something about it if I wanted to, but I said, ‘Let the governors handle it.”
“I want the people to be safe. I want t he people of Georgia to be safe,” Trump said.
Reports on social media said that Trump called Kemp the day before and expressed support for the re-opening date, but that’s not how it played on camera.
Trump says he’s “not happy with Brian Kemp.”
“I want the people to be safe. I want the people of Georgia to be safe, but I’m not happy about Brian Kemp.” Re: #reopenGA https://t.co/e5svDfZI0z pic.twitter.com/nYUdwSMNHu— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) April 23, 2020
Kemp, who is a Republican like Trump, has shunned criticism of his plan to open tattoo parlors, salons and bowling alleys. But this is the first time that Trump has publicly criticized a GOP governor during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Says He’s Not In Favor Of Georgia Re-Opening April 24
Trump told reporters that it was “too soon” for Georgia to open up the businesses that Kemp has chosen to lead the re-opening.
“I disagree … strongly,” Trump said, “with his decision to open certain facilities, which are in violation of the Phase 1 guidelines.”
His comments came the same day as new projections indicated that Georgia wouldn’t be ready to re-open until at least June 5.
Still, Trump showed limited support for Kemp’s rationale for re-opening Georgia, but added a caveat.
“But at the same time, he must do what he thinks is right,” Trump said, adding that he will step in if he thinks it’s something that is “egregious.”
Georgia is one of several states hit hardest with COVID-19 cases in the pandemic.
Kemp moved to re-open the state despite Georgia having nearly 19,000 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, deaths attributed to Covid-19 surpassed 700+ deaths statewide, according to health officials.
Meanwhile, Georgia mayors, including Atlanta’s Keisha Lance Bottoms, say the state’s local level is not ready to re-open due to the health concerns involved.
More: Atlanta Mayor Says She Got This Racist Message About Re-Opening
“For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can’t do it now. We don’t know what our rates are in Georgia,” she told MSNBC.
Speaking to CNN, Lance Bottoms said “We really are at a loss, and I am concerned as a mother and as the mayor of our capital city.”
“We really are at a loss, and I am concerned as a mother and as the mayor of our capital city.”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia did not consult her and other key state leaders before his decision to allow some businesses to reopen. pic.twitter.com/4t0G8wyTdW
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 2020
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allowing gyms, barbers, cosmetologists, and other similar businesses statewide to reopen on Friday, April 24, 2020. Even President Trump, a fellow Republican, is opposed to the date.
Watch Kemp defend himself against criticism here.
Georgia has been under a state of emergency since early April, when local governments issued lockdowns to help mitigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Governor To Re-Open Businesses, Houses Of Worship
Kemp moved to re-open the state despite Georgia having nearly 19,000 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, deaths attributed to Covid-19 surpassed 700+ deaths statewide, according to health officials.
Although Kemp is rolling out the orders to revive the state economy, he told reporters at a news conference it will not be “business as usual.”
“Last week, the White House issued guidelines for states to begin to safely reopen our nation’s econom,” he said. “We appreciate their leadership and share in the president’s desire to reopen the economy and get Americans back to work.”
Kemp said a key component of the gating criteria is testing. “For weeks, I have expressed my frustration with the status of testing and committed more resources to expansion. We partnered with the University System of Georgia, partnered with the private sector to offer drive-thru services, and recently empowered public health departments across Georgia to offer testing for all symptomatic individuals. Today we’re taking this effort to the next level by announcing an even broader partnership with the state’s dedicated health sciences university and its health system to double down on our testing capacity and meet the requirements necessary to move forward with the president’s plan.”
“The next point is an important one. The entities that I am reopening are not reopening for ‘business as usual.’ Each of these entities will be subject to specific restrictions, including adherence to Minimum Basic Operations, social distancing, and regular sanitation. Minimum Basic Operations includes, but is not limited to, screening workers for fever and respiratory illness, enhancing workplace sanitation, wearing masks and gloves if appropriate, separating workspaces by at least six feet, teleworking where at all possible, and implementing staggered shifts.”
Businesses, including houses of worship, are still required to adhere to social distancing, staggered shifts and strict sanitizing, he said.
When Is Georgia Re-Opening Restaurants And Theaters?
Kemp is reopening restaurants and theaters on Monday, April 27. Bars, performance venues, and clubs will remain closed.
“We will release more information in the next few days. Bars, nightclubs, operators of amusement park rides, and live performance venues will remain closed,” he said.
Kemp said the shelter in place order is still active and will expire at 11:59 PM on April 30 for most Georgians.
Medically fragile and elderly Georgians should make plans to shelter in place at least through May 13 – the date Georgia’s Public Health Emergency expires.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says her city is not ready to re-open due to the health concerns involved.
“For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can’t do it now. We don’t know what our rates are in Georgia,” she told MSNBC.
"For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can't do it now. We don't know what our rates are in Georgia." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms on @MSNBC w/ @AlexWitt discussing the need for more #COVID19 testing before considering reopening. pic.twitter.com/K8bAoPds7r
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 18, 2020
After Kemp’s announcement, Lance Bottoms issued a statement saying that she was gathering her advisory board to advise on next steps for Atlanta.
“Reopening the city must be executed in a cautious manner that is best suited for Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms. “The Advisory Council will provide the necessary input and buy-in from Atlanta stakeholders to outline a safe and thoughtful framework to get our economy back on track without endangering public health.”
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
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Clayton County in metro Atlanta went into lockdown at midnight April 1 and it was extended until May 13 as part of a “shelter in place” to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Clayton’s shelter in place order is following the lead of surrounding municipalities such as Fulton and DeKalb counties.
The move follow’s the curfew set in place by College Park. The Clayton County city enacted the measure last week.
Clayton County Issues Mandatory Shelter In Place Order
Clayton’s executive order says this:
All individuals currently living within the unincorporated jurisdiction of Clayton
County (the “County”) shall remain at their place of residence. To the extent individuals are using
shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably possible maintain social distancing of at
least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All individuals may leave
their residences only for:
a. Essential Activities
b. Essential Governmental Functions
c. To operate Essential BusinessesThe order says, “This Order shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 12, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Chairman.”
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Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
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Atlanta media icon Ryan Cameron continues to recover at an Atlanta hospital after suffering a heart attack, according to WSBTV.
Cameron, 54, was rushed to the ER last week for an undisclosed emergency. Since that time, Atlanta celebrities have issued well wishes and asked the city to pray for him.
Report: Ryan Cameron Recovering In ICU After Heart Attack
Cameron has worked for three of the major urban radio stations in Atlanta over the past 20 years, becoming the voice of the city for many. He currently works for MAJIC 107.5/97.5.
If the Atlanta Hawks’ season were not suspended, he’d also be the PA announcer at those games.
The MAJIC 107.5/97.5 Instagram account issued the following statement on behalf of the Cameron family.
“On behalf of the family of Ryan Cameron, we are asking for your fervent prayers as he recovers from emergency surgery that took place earlier this week. We ask for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your love and concern,” the family wrote.
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