Policy – Regulatory & Vaccine
Governor Kemp’s Statewide Executive Order: Guidelines for Businesses
Governor Kemp’s Executive Order: extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures new link HERE
3.31.21 - Renewing the Public Health State of Emergency last renewed on February 26, 2021, in response to COVID-19
Extending Executive Order 03.12.21.01 and regarding the use of emergency office closure leave for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations
Providing additional guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19
Vaccine Updates
COVID-19 Vaccine
Now that there are authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more HERE.
When Can You Be Vaccinated
The statewide rollout of the vaccine is in its early stages, and vaccinations are currently available to limited population groups. You can learn more about Georgia's vaccine plan HERE.
Fulton County Board of Health – info HERE
Vaccine Testing Sites
You can locate a free testing site through the Fulton County Board of Health by calling 404.613.8150 or visiting their COVID-19 testing website.
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a one-pager on vaccine allocation, the prioritization process, and timelines. Click here to read more.
COVID Vaccines Digital Resources Center
Vaccine Update by Dr. Snehal Doshi, Senior Vice President of Ancillary & Support Services, WellStar Health System (1.13.21)
Video - HERE and Presentation - HERE
Vaccine Update COVID-19 Vaccine Update from the Centers for Disease Control DC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amanda Cohn (3.30.21)
Video - HERE and Presentation - HERE
COVID-19 Business Liability Bill
SB 359, which was signed into law by Governor Kemp on August 5, 2020, creates protections for businesses from frivolous lawsuits regarding COVID-19 transmission. Under this law, set to expire next July, a claimant must prove that an entity engaged in gross negligence leading to the transmission of COVID-19 in order to be held civilly liable. More info HERE.
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Guidelines to ReOpening Businesses
Fulton County Schools – latest information - HERE
Recent News
Chamber Policy & Regulatory Update Email - September 25, 2020
Chamber Policy & Regulatory Update Email - March 12, 2021