Reopening Resources & Guidelines
Governor Kemp’s Statewide Executive Order: Guidelines for Businesses
On April 20, Gov. Kemp announced new guidance to allow more businesses the option to open on April 24 and 27 if they follow Minimum Basic Operations and specific health and wellness guidelines; while bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, public pools and live performance venues will remain closed.
View the guidelines and additional information: https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide
A list of Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes can be found HERE
On April 20, Gov. Kemp announced new guidance to allow more businesses the option to open on April 24 and 27 if they follow Minimum Basic Operations and specific health and wellness guidelines; while bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, public pools and live performance venues will remain closed.
View the guidelines and additional information: https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide
A list of Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes can be found HERE
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Business Operations
Industry specific reopening guidelines:
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 20:
Health care businesses: Please see the guidelines available here.
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 24:
• Body art studios, estheticians, hair designers, massage therapists, and tanning facilities: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Bowling alleys: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Gyms and fitness centers: Please see the guidelines available here.
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 27:
• Food establishments (such as retail and wholesale grocery stores): Please see the guidelines available here.
• Restaurants and social clubs: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Indoor theaters and cinemas: Please see the guidelines available here.
Visit https://www.georgia.org/covidfaq for additional information and answering questions to the above guidelines related to which businesses are allowed to open as of April 27th.
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 20:
Health care businesses: Please see the guidelines available here.
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 24:
• Body art studios, estheticians, hair designers, massage therapists, and tanning facilities: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Bowling alleys: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Gyms and fitness centers: Please see the guidelines available here.
Allowed to reopen, per guidelines, on April 27:
• Food establishments (such as retail and wholesale grocery stores): Please see the guidelines available here.
• Restaurants and social clubs: Please see the guidelines available here.
• Indoor theaters and cinemas: Please see the guidelines available here.
Visit https://www.georgia.org/covidfaq for additional information and answering questions to the above guidelines related to which businesses are allowed to open as of April 27th.
Contact Tracing to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
The Georgia Department of Public Health is implementing a contact tracing program, Healthy Georgia Collaborative, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about what contact tracing is and how it works HERE
The Georgia Department of Public Health is implementing a contact tracing program, Healthy Georgia Collaborative, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about what contact tracing is and how it works HERE
US Chamber Guide for Reopening
To help track the differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to America’s employers, the US Chamber has launched an interactive state map and state guides. On this site, you will find the latest guidelines, timelines and other critical information for businesses aiming to restart safely and sustainably amid the pandemic, as well as (at the bottom of each state profile) a link to the latest information for employers in that state.
View Interactive Guide Here
To help track the differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to America’s employers, the US Chamber has launched an interactive state map and state guides. On this site, you will find the latest guidelines, timelines and other critical information for businesses aiming to restart safely and sustainably amid the pandemic, as well as (at the bottom of each state profile) a link to the latest information for employers in that state.
View Interactive Guide Here
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces
This guidance is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply with safety and health standards and regulations promulgated by OSHA or by a state with an OSHA-approved state plan.
View entire guidance here
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces
This guidance is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply with safety and health standards and regulations promulgated by OSHA or by a state with an OSHA-approved state plan.
View entire guidance here
Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issue Safety Guidelines for Reopening:
Salon/shop owners and managers should use the OSHA “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” as a guide for reopening. Listed HERE are some of the top-level guidelines for salon and spa operators to follow.
The complete list of guidelines are available here.
Salon/shop owners and managers should use the OSHA “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” as a guide for reopening. Listed HERE are some of the top-level guidelines for salon and spa operators to follow.
The complete list of guidelines are available here.
Retail Stores: Open for Business – A Blueprint for Shopping Safe
The protocols proposed by the Retail Industry Leaders Association were developed in accordance with CDC guidelines and benchmarking between leading retailers who have shared their operational experiences over the past six weeks. A mutually agreed upon blueprint will accomplish three key objectives: (1) Protect our communities (2) Allow for the safe reopening of retail and (3) Establish clear expectations for employees and customers.
Download the shopping safe protocols for retail establishments HERE
The protocols proposed by the Retail Industry Leaders Association were developed in accordance with CDC guidelines and benchmarking between leading retailers who have shared their operational experiences over the past six weeks. A mutually agreed upon blueprint will accomplish three key objectives: (1) Protect our communities (2) Allow for the safe reopening of retail and (3) Establish clear expectations for employees and customers.
Download the shopping safe protocols for retail establishments HERE
The Forsyth County Chamber seeks to provide access to recommendations, regulations, services and expertise to its members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this mission remains constant. Prior to acting, members should consult their own professional advisors for information and counsel specific to the individual and unique situations faced by organizations, individuals and corporations. The opinions, interpretations and recommendations of the Forsyth County Chamber are informational only and should not be relied upon by the recipient as legal or professional advice. The Forsyth County Chamber makes no representations as to the accuracy or reliability of the content contained herein. Users of this information accept any and all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Forsyth County Chamber has no liability to user.
