Georgia governor and Atlanta mayor at odds over coronavirus guidelines
Source: CNN
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp slammed Atlanta mayor's decision to roll back the city's reopening to Phase 1, calling it "confusing" and "legally unenforceable," his office said Friday.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the roll back on Friday, citing an alarming increase in coronavirus cases.
"Georgia reopened in a reckless manner and the people of our city and state are suffering the consequences," said Bottoms, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
Phase 1 includes an order for residents to stay home except for essential trips. The city was in Phase 2 of reopening. Earlier this week the mayor, a Democrat, mandated people within the city limits wear a face covering.
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(11,488 posts)Don't forget that he stole the election, holding onto his Sec. of State position while he was running for governor. He oversaw voter purges, polling places being moved at the last minute, and voting machine shortages.