(CNN) While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black small business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black Americans appear to be at higher risk when it comes to Covid-19.

Glenn Singfield II, of Albany, Georgia, said although his family is hurting financially, they will keep their restaurant, The Flint, closed until they can come up with a plan to keep employees and customers safe.

"I support my governor, mayor, all that," he said. "However, we have to do what's best for our community and our people and our employees."

Albany, a city in the south of Georgia, has been hit hard by Covid-19 cases -- and Singfield II said he has lost people close to him and his family to the virus.

Glenn Singfield II and his family are trying to find a way to reopen their restaurant in Albany that's safe for employees and customers, he said.

"Anybody getting sick and passing away or getting sick period, it would hurt us personally," Singfield II said.

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