Join the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce this Friday at 1 p.m. as an all-star panel discusses re-opening business in Georgia, providing insights and important steps that lead to recovery.
City of Alpharetta Shares COVID-19 Updates and Resources
In its latest newsletter, the City of Alpharetta offered useful information for businesses facing economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, including:
Details on Gov. Kemp’s Executive Order Enabling Some Businesses to Reopen
Read below for Gov. Kemp’s executive order explaining which businesses can reopen, measures for mitigating the spread of COVID-19, and best practices for religious services.
Georgia to Allow Some Businesses to Reopen by End of Week
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: Gov. Brian Kemp outlined plans Monday to allow some businesses shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic to reopen by the end of the week, as he starts to ease restrictions that have ravaged the state’s economy to stem the spread of the disease.
Business at a Distance: Country Financial
Michael Gordy of Country Financial talks about how his work and interaction with customers has changed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Business at a Distance: Improving
Abbey Carr, Account Manager at Improving, shares her experiences while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Kemp Extends Shelter-in-Place Order and Emergency Declaration for Georgia
WSB-TV reports: Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the state’s shelter-in-place order through the end of the month, and the public health state of emergency through May 13.
Webinars Available for Small Businesses On Federal Stimulus Aid
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: State officials and the University of Georgia are offering webinars Monday and Tuesday for thousands of small business owners trying to understand how to get federal stimulus help and loans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Navigating Through COVID-19: Essential vs. Non-Essential Businesses
It is up to cities and states to decide, but there are some businesses that all locales have deemed essential. The Department of Homeland Security has also issued a guidance on workers who are essential to infrastructure.
Fulton County Board of Health Orders Residents to Stay at Home
An order posted to the Fulton County Board of Health website says “all residents of Fulton County are commanded to stay at their place of residence” with exceptions, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported today.