
The Executive Order encourages residents to practice social distancing, wear face coverings and prevents gatherings that could spread the virus.

Governor Kemp signed an Executive Order on January 15 to protect and strengthen Georgia’s economy and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of Georgia’s residents and visitors. Order 1.29.21.02 provides additional guidance for “Empowering A Healthy Georgia.” The Order, which is in effect from Februthrough February 15, 2021, maintains previous guidelines from Orders 12.08.20.01 and 11.30.20.02, including outlining social distancing guidelines, a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people unless individuals remain six feet apart, and continues to allow pharmacists and nurses to administer COVID-19 vaccinations when the vaccine becomes available. The public health emergency order will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. Order 1.29.21.01 is the eleventh renewal of the Public Health State of Emergency Order to continue restrictions originally put in place in by Order 03.14.20.01 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Governor Brian Kemp signed two new executive orders on January 29, Executive Order 1.29.21.01 and Executive Order 1.29.21.02.


and EO 11.30.20.02, including social distancing guidelines, the ban on gatherings of more than 50 people unless individuals remain six feet apart, and permission for pharmacists and nurses to administer COVID-19 vaccinations when the vaccine becomes available. On February 15, 2021, Governor Kemp signed Executive Order 02.15.21.01 which provides additional guidance for “Empowering A Healthy Georgia.” The Order extends through Februand maintains previous guidelines from EO 12.08.20.01. Order 02.26.21.02 provides additional guidance for “Empowering A Healthy Georgia.” The Order, which is in effect from Mathrough March 15, 2021, maintains previous COVID-19 guidelines, including social distancing requirements, a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people unless individuals remain six feet apart, and provisions allowing pharmacists and nurses to administer COVID-19 vaccinations when the vaccine becomes available. Order 02.26.21.01 is the twelfth renewal of the Public Health State of Emergency Order to continue restrictions originally put in place in by Order 03.14.20.01 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Governor Brian Kemp signed two new executive orders on February 26, 2021: Executive Orders 02.26.21.01 and 02.26.21.02. The Order maintains previous guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Order extends “Empowering A Healthy Georgia,” which is in effect from Mathrough March 31, 2021. Governor Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 03.12.21.01 on March 12, 2021. Individuals aged 16 years and older with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19.Parents of children with complex medical conditions who are at high risk for COVID-19 complications.Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.Educators and staff (including PreK-12, DECAL licensed or exempt childcare programs).Law enforcement, firefighters, first responders.Residents and staff of long-term care facilities.Healthcare workers (including physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.).The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced that the following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia: Governor Brian Kemp announced that beginning March 25, 2021, all residents age 16 and older will be eligible to receive a vaccine.

The Orders maintain previous guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Executive Orders 03.31.21.02 and 03.31.21.03 extend “Empowering A Healthy Georgia,” through April 30, 2021. Order 03.31.21.01 is the thirteenth renewal of the Public Health State of Emergency Order to continue restrictions originally put in place in by Order 03.14.20.01 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On March 31, 2021, Governor Brian Kemp signed three new executive orders: Executive Order 03.31.21.01, Executive Order 03.31.21.02, and Executive Order 03.31.21.03.
