Members of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Brian KempGeorgia GOP Senate candidates cite abortion in pushing Ginsburg replacement The politically neglected minority: Asian Americans and COVID-19 Trump administration moves to exempt teachers from quarantine requirements MORE's (R) coronavirus task force were reportedly not informed ahead of the governor's announcement that some nonessential businesses would reopen on Friday.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Tuesday that six members of the committee only found out about the controversial order after it was announced, including Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who said that she found out from a friend through a text message.

“Like many of you who are in the state of Georgia, I’m extremely concerned about the governor’s plans and what his decisions will mean for the safety, health and lives of Georgia residents,” King said in a video, saying she was considering resigning from the task force, according to the newspaper.

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Leo Smith, a former GOP official and co-chairman of the task force's community outreach committee alongside King, said he we would have appreciated a "heads-up" but said he understood why the governor may have needed to make a quick decision in an emergency.

“My commitment is always to those who will benefit – the underserved and the unrepresented,” he said. “We’re focused on making sure people are supported in a way that protects their civil liberties and that keeps them safe.”

Some members of the task force said they were not bothered.

“It’s not a big deal," state Rep. Clay Pirkle (R) said. "Our role on that committee is advisory in nature, and the advice comes from us to him. We’re trying to keep him informed. There’s other things he should be doing.”

A spokesperson for Kemp's office would not confirm to the Journal-Constitution whether the task force was consulted ahead of the decision to reopen barber shops, restaurants and movie theaters, but said that the governor receives “regular advice and guidance” from the committee's members.