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Clayton County Lockdown Until May 13: What You Need To Know

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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 Businesses

The 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a.m. on April 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 12, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Chairman.”

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