Guidance for Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (SB 359) 8/7/2020 GMA has put together a guide for the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (SB 359). The Act was passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the waning weeks of the 2020 legislative session and became effective on August 7, 2020. It provides protection from COVID-19 claims and lawsuits to a wide range of entities, including local governments from state law claims related to the transmission of COVID-19.
Summary of Governor Kemp’s 07/31 Executive Order 8/3/2020 On July 31, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining that order and its impact on local governments.
GMA Legal Brief: Statement from Executive Director Larry Hanson 7/22/2020 GMA exists to serve our 538 cities and protecting Home Rule is one of the bedrock principles we support and defend. This is why our legal brief filed on July 21 guards your right to establish policies for your buildings and your employees and customers, and to protect Home Rule, a right we believe is grounded in Georgia law and one afforded to every city. Follow the link to watch GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson’s statement and to read the GMA Amicus Brief: Governor Kemp v. the Mayor and City Council of the city of Atlanta.
Snellville canceling most events through at least October because of COVID-19 August 10, 2020 Gwinnett Daily Post The city announced the suspension of Snellville Tourism and Trade events on Thursday. The only events expected to continue this fall are the Snellville Farmer’s Market and Food Truck Friday events.
Aiming for normalcy, cities hold concerts and events despite pandemic August 10, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution While a number of cities have canceled, postponed or scaled down their entertainment visions, others have looked for workarounds.
Money pouring in for local governments to cover expenses related to COVID-19 August 6, 2020 Gainesville Times Area governments are getting potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.