WTAF?? State officials reopening Georgia beaches, including Tybee, effective Friday night

"The Governor’s Executive Order suspends the enforcement of any local ordinance or order adopted or issued since March 1, 2020 that relates to COVID-19," said Josh Hildebrandt, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs for DNR. "This Executive Order thus lifted any local ordinances or orders that had closed or restricted access to Georgia beaches."

Tybee officials tell WJCL they are weighing their options regarding the state's decision.

The Glynn County board of commissioners have issued the following statement:

"In compliance with Governor Kemp’s Shelter-in-Place order, Glynn County beaches are open for the purposes of exercise as of 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020. However the use of chairs, tents, and umbrellas on Georgia's coastal beaches is prohibited per the Georgia Department of Natural Resources effective as of 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020 through April 13, 2020. In order to provide parking, the parking areas of Massengale Park and Coast Guard Park will open as of 6:00 p.m. While using these areas, continue to maintain a distance of more than six feet from others who do not live in your household."