On June 11th, the Governor of Georgia signed an executive order that lifts most of the CDC COVID-19 regulations, one of the most notable changes was allowing concert venues to open. Leave it to the peach state to get the ball rolling on moving in a direction with less regulation. The order is facing considerable backlash since reports are showing an increased spike in COVID cases in the State of Georgia. Are we excited that life may go back to a “normal” we all once knew? Yes. Should you still keep yourself protected and treat COVID as seriously as we still did in March? Of course. Opening up venues is exciting but also should still come with some hesitation:

“Effective July 1, a “live performance venue” may reopen for business if it complies with specific criteria based on whether it is designated Tier I, II, or III. There are certain exceptions in the order for drive-in performances; private recording sessions, livestream performances, practices, fanless events, and rehearsals; and non-ticketed or free events. “Live Performance Venue” means “any indoor or outdoor location that requires patrons to purchase a license to attend an event featuring live musical, dramatical, automotive, educational, or any other type of entertainment performed before in-person patrons.” The term does not include restaurants and dining rooms, banquet facilities, private event facilities, private reception venues, weddings, drive-in venues, or events held as part of a convention, and the term does not include outdoor recreational fields used for amateur sporting events.”

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