CENTER SQUARE: Kemp reopens parts of Georgia’s economy; some businesses can open Friday

CENTER SQUARE: Kemp reopens parts of Georgia’s economy; some businesses can open Friday

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Monday to reopen certain businesses across the state, rolling back part of the stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30.

Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, nail techs and beauty schools will be able to resume operations Friday, Kemp said. Theaters, private social clubs and dine-in restaurants can reopen April 27 with some restrictions…

 

Buzz Brockway, vice president of public policy for the Georgia Center for Opportunity, an independent think tank, applauded Kemp’s decision. Brockway said the governor should involve business leaders and collaborate with other states in the decision process.

“During this time, it’s crucial that state and local governments invite the input of business leaders on the best ways to reopen, in a way where consumer confidence is restored and people feel safe patronizing businesses again,” Brockway said in a statement.

 

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Cultivating a healthy message at home | HEALTHY @ HOME

Cultivating a healthy message at home | HEALTHY @ HOME

Cultivating a healthy message at home | HEALTHY @ HOME

We need distribute healthy messages in our home not only to our spouse, but to our children, pets, friends, etc. Here are some techniques you can begin using today and continue throughout a lifetime in order to help keep a healthy home and family.

3 times a day

Give the people you love an endearing touch.

2 times a day

Model the behavior you want the people you love to see in the future.

1 time a day

Come to the center and do something together.

VIDEO: Shelter-In-Place Is Extended But There Is Good News

VIDEO: Shelter-In-Place Is Extended But There Is Good News

VIDEO: Shelter-In-Place Is Extended But There Is Good News

We learned this week that Gov. Kemp was extending the shelter-in-place mandate for all Georgians and that the election was being postponed. Buzz shares all of the changes happening in the state, as well as some good news.

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Aha moments during crisis | HEALTHY @ HOME

Aha moments during crisis | HEALTHY @ HOME

Aha moments during crisis | HEALTHY @ HOME

Joyce and Katherine share some moments of realization that they are having during the current crisis. We hope these inspire you to make the most of this time.

 

VIDEO: Georgia’s Response To COVID 19, Voting By Mail, & Vital Resources

VIDEO: Georgia’s Response To COVID 19, Voting By Mail, & Vital Resources

VIDEO: Georgia’s Response To COVID 19, Voting By Mail, & Vital Resources

With stay-at-home ordinances in place, many Georgian’s are wondering what is next.  GCO’s Vice President of Public Policy, Buzz Brockway, shares resources on how you should plan to vote by mail, stay healthy, and what we can expect next in response from government leadership.