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LATEST NEWS


Governor Kemp’s Press Conference Announcements: Shelter-in-Place Order Extension & Renewal of Public Health State of Emergency
April 8, 2020
During Governor Brian Kemp’s press conference this afternoon, he announced that he would extend the Shelter in Place Executive Order through April 30 and said that all provisions will remain in effect.  ACCG will share that Executive Order as soon as it becomes available.  He also announced new Executive Orders related to the National Guard, nursing homes and short-term rentals.  Links to the Governor’s remarks and the Executive Orders released today are below:
County News
Governor Kemp Appoints County Advisory Committee for COVID-19 Issues

On April 7, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp appointed a committee of 15 county commissioners and three county administrators to provide him with recommendations of actions to address issues and concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as they relate to county governments.  ACCG President Billy Pittard chairs the committee, which held its first meeting today. Weekly meetings will be held, with key recommendations being conveyed each week to Governor Kemp. ACCG is convening and facilitating meetings of the committee. Click here to see the County Advisory Committee members.
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