Major Points from Governor Kemp’s 12.30.20.01 and 12.30.20.02 Executive Orders 1/4/2021 On December 30, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining those orders and their impact on local governments.
Mandatory Vaccination Policies: Legal and Constitutional Considerations for the Georgia Local Govern 12/14/2020 A local government employer’s decision whether to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy primarily requires striking a balance between its goal of protecting its employees, residents, and community at large from the virus’s spread and the statutory and constitutional protections afforded its employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), and the due process (liberty) and free exercise (religion) clauses of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.
Major Points from Governor Kemp’s 12.08.20.01 Executive Order 12/1/2020 On December 8, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining those orders and their impact on local governments.
Pandemic credited with cutting Valdosta crime rate January 14, 2021 Valdosta Daily Times The crime rate for the City of Valdosta fell by more than a fifth in 2020 and the police chief says the pandemic had a lot to do with it.
Perry council discusses COVID-19 precautions January 11, 2021 Houston Home Journal Due to the increased effects of COVID-19 in Perry, the council, under the recommendation of City Manager Lee Gilmour, has decided to take measures to reduce the spread of the virus.
City calls Friday meeting to discuss face covering ordinance January 8, 2021 Rome News-Tribune The Rome City Commission will meet virtually on Friday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss whether or not to extend the city’s face-covering ordinance for another 30 days.