Governor's Executive Order Information

The Governor issued an executive order on April 2 relating to statewide mandatory shelter-in-place requirements and business restrictions.

The order was effective as of April 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and runs until April 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Here are some resources related to the order:

Governor's order (also listed on accgov.com/coronavirus)
FAQs about the order (compiled on accgov.com)
Additional guidance and FAQs (PDF) on the executive order
Video from Governor Kemp on the executive order (April 2)

Athens-Clarke County Small Businesses & Non-Profits: Info & Webinars for U.S. Small Business Administration Programs

Athens-Clarke County small businesses and non-profits: Please check out the link below for URGENT information about U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including an up to $10,000 EIDL advance that does not need to be repaid.

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is teaming up with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need.

There are a series of webinars this coming week about how to apply and answer questions.

Learn more at www.georgiasbdc.org/georgia-small-business-recovery.

59 Positive Cases Confirmed in Athens-Clarke County, 8 Deaths

The state Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) case tracker (https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report) confirms 59 positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Athens-Clarke County with eight deaths as of 6:28 p.m. on April 3.

The eight deaths range in age from 60-98. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 and should always consult their healthcare provider if they are sick.

Long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and congregate living settings for older people must strictly follow COVID-19 prevention measures to stop rapid spread of the virus.

Information Sources

The response to COVID-19 involves both rapid and extensive changes and also deliberate measures that take some time to consider.

Once official information is released from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Northeast Georgia Health District, the State of Georgia government, or other local partners, we will report it on www.accgov.com/coronavirus and social media.

Additionally, this COVID-19 update newsletter will go out at least daily with new information primarily about the ACCGov response and plans. It may also include some local area information of note as space allows.