Despite criticism, Kemp loosens more restrictions

Published May 13, 2020 5:00pm ET



Gov. Brian Kemp continued to lift restrictions Tuesday despite scrutiny over his previous order that pivoted the state to phase one of reopening the economy.

Critics said Kemp’s executive order issued April 20 that opened certain businesses was premature and put vulnerable communities at risk. On Tuesday, he expanded the occupancy limit for child care facilities and dining rooms and offered more flexibility to gyms.

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