Gov. Brian Kemp released an executive order that detailed new requirements for how various businesses can begin reopening again starting on Friday and Monday.

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ANNOUNCEMENT EARLIER THIS WEEK ALLOWING SOME BUSINESSES TO START OPENING THEIR DOORS. WJCL'S EMMA HAMILTON IS JOINING US LIVE FROM DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH THIS MORNING WITH MORE ASHLEY, DESPITE CRITICISM FROM MANY GEORGIANS AND EVEN PRESIDENT TRUMP ... GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP IS STILL GOING THROUGH WITH HIS PLANS OF BEGINNING TO OPEN THE STATE TODAY. MANY BUSINESSES STARTING TODAY WILL BE ABLE TO OPEN AS LONG AS THEY MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MEET STATE GUIDELINES. THESE BUSINESSES INCLUDE THINGS LIKE GYMS ... BOWLING ALLEYS ... SALONS .... BARBERSHOPS AND SOME OTHER INDOOR FACILITIES. TATTOO SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON OWNERS HERE IN SAVANNAH TELL US THEY SIMPLY THINK THIS RE-OPENING IS WAY TOO SOON. LOCAL ORDINANCES AREN'T ABLE TO OVERRIDE THE GOVERNORS DECISION BUT SAVANNAH MAYOR VAN JOHNSON IS ASKING BUSINESSES TO REMAIN CLOSED ALTHOUGH HE CANNOT SIGN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER REQUIRING THEM TO DO SO. LOOKING AHEAD ... STARTING MONDAY RESTAURANTS WILL BE ABLE TO BEGIN OFFERING DINE-IN SERVICES AGAIN AND THEATRES WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO OPEN AS LONG AS THEY BOTH FOLLOW STATE GUIDELINES

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Above video: Gov. Kemp reopens Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released an executive order Thursday night that detailed new requirements for how various businesses can begin reopening again starting on Friday and Monday.Kemp said that Friday, places like gyms, fitness center, nail and hair salons, body art studios and bowling alleys that are allowed to reopen must put strict protective measures into place to protect employees and patrons.The requirements are specific to each type of business, but some include placing signs at entrances saying patrons can’t enter if they have symptoms of COVID-19, screening patrons for fever at the entrance, limiting occupancy, implementing heavy sanitation routines and staggering employee work stations.Among the new guidelines were also how restaurants and movie theaters can reopen starting on Monday.Restaurants can resume providing dine-in services under the following conditions (among others):No more than 10 patrons per 500 square feet are allowed inside at once.All employees are required to wear masks at all times.Employers must screen and evaluate workers who exhibit signs of illness, such as a fever over 100.4 degrees and a cough or shortness of breath.Restaurants must post signs that say no one with symptoms of COVID_19 can enter.Party size is limited to no more than 6 per table.Salad bars and buffets are no longer allowed.Restaurants must use pre-rolled silverware.Items must be removed from self-service drink, condiment, utensil and tableware stations and have workers provide those items to patrons.Patrons must be kept separated while waiting to be seated through floor markings or waiting in cars.Workers who show signs of illness can’t come in to work. Employees who have COVID-19 must self-isolate for 7 days and be fever-free and symptom-free for 3 days before coming back to work.Employers must train employees on the importance of frequent handwashing, use of hand sanitizers and avoiding touching their faces.Playgrounds must stay closed.Movie theaters can reopen under the following conditions on Monday:Parties are seated at least six feet apart. No party can be more than 6 people.Ushers will help enforce social distancingTape must be applied to floors at ticket counters to keep people apart.Employees must clean every seat, armrest, door handle, handrail and doorknob before and after each showing. You can read the full text of the order HERE.County by county: The latest coronavirus cases in Georgia, South CarolinaTracking the curve: See how coronavirus cases and deaths over timeCoronavirus in Georgia, SC: The latest headlines, resources, how to keep your family safeWJCL's coronavirus special coverage