McDonough declares local emergency

The McDonough City Council recently voted to adopt an emergency and disaster management ordinance. Mayor Billy Copeland signed a Declaration of Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 situation.

According to city officials, the declaration enacts the local emergency operations plan and prohibits gatherings of more than ten people at any location within the city, while also encouraging citizens to comply with social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the Office of the Governor.

Information: www.mcdonoughga.org or the city’s social media.

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