Hannah Bleau 16 Jul 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) effectively stripped local governments across the state from enforcing mask mandates via executive action on Wednesday, drawing ire from mayors across the state, one of whom accused Kemp of trying to “politicize†residents’ health.
While several localities across Georgia have implemented mask mandates — from Atlanta to Augusta to Savannah — Kemp moved to prevent local officials from enforcing the orders. However, he is “strongly†encouraging Georgians to wear masks in public.
“Kemp’s new order also bans local governments from requiring masks on public property, which void requirements that some governments have imposed for citizens to wear masks inside city and county buildings,†according to the Associated Press.
“It is officially official. Governor Kemp does not give a damn about us. Every man and woman for himself/herself. Ignore the science and survive the best you can,†Savannah Mayor Van Johnson (D) said in response.
“In #Savannah, we will continue to keep the faith and follow the science. Masks will continue to be available!†he exclaimed.
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/mayors-rage-georgia-governor-prevents-local-governments-enforcing-mask-mandates/