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August 19th, 2021 – 5:45 PM
The Office of the Governor: Brian Kemp –
On Thursday afternoon, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that will allow Georgia businesses from being forced to adhere to local government mask or vaccine mandates.
(Kemp:) “The executive order I signed today will make sure businesses across our state can’t be punished by local governments for trying to make a living, pay their employees, and save their livelihoods. Georgia is open for business!”
*To see more on this executive order, please view the video from the Governor’s state press conference in the video above.