The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein unpacks the new stay-at-home order set in place by Governor Brian Kemp. (Video by Ryon Horne, Photos by AJC Staff)

Because Kemp’s executive order allows for exercise outside, with social distancing of at least 6 feet, the beaches are viable options for Georgians. Previous orders called for those beach areas to close. Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions was alerted to this Friday morning.

“Early this AM, I notified Mayor Sessions that this would impact the beach in that it was not expressly closed in the new order. (The DNR commissioner) explained that it would allow exercise on the beach by individuals/family groups but NO congregating,” Tybee State Rep. Jesse Petrea said in a Facebook post.

Petrea added that DNR rangers would patrol the beaches to ensure the order is followed.

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Chairs, tents or umbrellas are not allowed during the period of the order, which will be in place until 11:59 p.m. April 13, according to DNR.