https://flagpole.com/featured/2020/07/07/acc-commission-approves-face-mask-requirement-in-public-places/
by Blake AuedJuly 7, 2020
The Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved an emergency ordinance requiring people to wear face coverings while inside public places, such as businesses.
“We’re in a critical situation,” said Commissioner Melissa Link. “There’s no room to hope that people will just do the right thing.”
In addition, the ordinance passed Tuesday night requires employees at grocery stores, pharmacies, other retail stores, salons and restaurants are required to wear face coverings while interacting with the public.
Religious establishments are exempt, although wearing face coverings in churches and other places of worship is “highly recommended.” People who can’t safely wear a mask due to age, an underlying health condition or an inability to remove the mask are also exempt, as are children under 11 years old. Face coverings would not be required in cars, outdoors when a six-foot distance can be maintained, while alone or with other household members, or while eating, drinking or smoking.
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