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Ex. MET-ATL-045 Order Confirmed from a secondary source

Executive Order No. 20-003 ('path forward'), described in the County's news release of Apr. 23, 2020

CEO Thurmond Issues Third Executive Order Detailing Path Forward in Fight Against COVID-19

Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Thurmond · DeKalb County, Georgia (County)

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Jurisdiction
DeKalb County, Georgia · Atlanta · Georgia
Level
County
Authority
DeKalb County Organizational Act § 13; O.C.G.A. § 38-3-28
Issued
2020-04-23 Apr. 23, 2020
Effective
2020-04-24 12:00 a.m. (read as 2020-04-24)
End
30-day transition plan (to about May 24, 2020); may be amended (read as 2020-05-24)
In force
Apr. 24, 2020 to May 24, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Emergency declarationStay-at-homeFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • businesses
  • residents
  • persons over 65 and the medically fragile
Functions reached
  • EMP workplace rules (the State's 20 mandates reiterated)
  • MASK (urged)
  • CB (over-65 and medically fragile urged to stay home)
Collection
Atlanta MET-ATL

Operative words

The order does not conflict with state orders, and provides a 30-day transition plan for the county. The order is effective April 24 at 12 a.m. and may be amended... citizens are urged to wear cloth face coverings at all times in public... citizens who are over 65, reside in nursing or long-term care facilities or are medically fragile are urged to stay at home unless seeking medical care. For businesses, the order reiterates Gov. Brian Kemp's 20 statewide reopening mandates, but encourages businesses to [go further, including]... Encouraging patrons to wear cloth face covers at all times. Obtaining adequate personal protective equipment... Enhancing sanitation practices... Anyone witnessing a violation of the state or county executive orders is encouraged [to report]

Enforcement

County release describes reporting of violations of state or county orders

Notes

Marks DeKalb's transition from closure orders to the State's reopening regime under Kemp EO 04.20.20.01 and 04.23.20.02. County expected $132.5 million in CARES Act funds.

Retrieval note

County's own release read.