Georgia economy reopening. On monday he announced the first steps to reopen the states economy beginning on friday. Brian kemp says georgia is on track to meet the criteria to begin easing social distancing and reopening georgias economy as health officials continue battling the spread of covid. Plans to reopen some georgia businesses this week have triggered backlash from mayors and a mix of excitement and anxiety from local businesses.
When georgia governor brian kemp said on april 20th that georgia would be the most aggressive state in the country about reopening there was a mixed response from the business community judging. Georgias hair salons tattoo parlors bowling alleys and other nonessential businesses were permitted to reopen on friday after governor brian kemp announced earlier this week that hed ease. Georgia gives retail a glimpse of what reopening the economy will look like published tue apr 28 2020 1057 am edt updated tue apr 28 2020 122 pm edt courtney reagan atcourtreagan.
These recommendations come on the heels of president trumps announcement that states should begin reopening the economy at their own pace beginning may 1st. Georgia is a bellwether mainly because the reopening has been so aggressive said stephen stanley chief economist at amherst pierpont securities llc who cited in a research note wednesday. Brian kemp center tours a temporary hospital in atlanta last week.
Georgia was one of the first states to begin reopening its economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Today the georgia center for opportunity gco released the following recommendations for governments and schools to adopt to safely return to normal during the covid 19 crisis.