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RandySF

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Sat Apr 4, 2020, 08:33 PM Apr 2020

GA mayor slams Kemp's executive order reopening state's beaches

The mayor of Tybee Island – one of Georgia's most popular beach destinations – ripped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's (R) executive order on Saturday to reopen some of the state's beaches while the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the country.

"Tybee City Council and I are devastated by the sudden directives and do not support his decisions. The health of our residents, staff and visitors are being put at risk and we will pursue legal avenues to overturn his reckless mandate," Mayor Shirley Sessions said in a statement.

She added: "While the beaches have to reopen under the Governor’s order, Tybee will not have beach access and parking lots will remain closed until further notice."

The small vacation town closed its beaches on March 20 due to the outbreak.



https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/491192-ga-mayor-slams-kemps-executive-order-re-opening-states-beaches

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GA mayor slams Kemp's executive order reopening state's beaches (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2020 OP
he may control the sand and parking lots but he does not control local businesses not on state msongs Apr 2020 #1
Go, Tybee Island! Kemp is a moron. nt crickets Apr 2020 #2

msongs

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1. he may control the sand and parking lots but he does not control local businesses not on state
Sat Apr 4, 2020, 08:42 PM
Apr 2020

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