Gov. Brian Kemp's statewide shelter-in-place order has removed some stricter conditions previously in place in Georgia cities — that includes the closure of beaches.
Friday night saw beaches around the state reopen after Kemp's order went into effect at 6 p.m.
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Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions said in a statement that she is “devastated” by the order and it seems Georgians are feeling similarly.
Some reacted with upset in their tweets.
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Others, including state Sen. Sally Harrell, simply felt confusion and disbelief.
At least one person remarking on the change felt reopening beaches is a good call.
Still, some felt the control was up to individuals.
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