Bar Ban Extended, Summer Camps, 37% Unemployed: GA Coronavirus

GEORGIA — On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the forced closure of all bars, nightclubs and live event venues in Georgia through the end of May.

Last month, Kemp allowed the statewide shelter-in-place order to expire, another easing of restrictions during the week when restaurants resumed dine-in service and houses of worship prepared for in-person gatherings.

However, the statewide public health state of emergency was extended through June 12. With it, the governor has now also extended the ban on nightclubs, amusement parks, bars and live performance venues through May 31.

Restaurants have been allowed to reopen, as long as they could follow a set of guidelines Kemp and medical officials provided. Now, the restrictions are easing slightly to allow 10 patrons per 300-square-feet in a restaurant's public space, including waiting rooms, bar areas and patios. Additionally, party sizes at tables have increased from six per table to 10 guests at a table together.

Gatherings of 10 or more people remain banned unless there is 6-feet in between each person, Kemp said. The gathering ban applies to all non-critical infrastructure businesses, local governments and organizations of all types, including social groups doing informal get-togethers, and recreational sports.

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Here's what happened this week in Georgia due to coronavirus:

More Wi-Fi Rangers To Give Students Better Internet Access

Georgia will triple the number of Wi-Fi Ranger buses available to students in Paulding County and other rural areas.

Reopening Georgia: Bar Ban Extended, New Restaurant Guidelines

Gov. Kemp extended the closure of all bars, nightclubs and live event venues through May 31, along with new restaurant guidelines.

Bartow History Museum Wants Your Pandemic Mementos For Collection

The Bartow History Museum is collecting mementos of the coronavirus pandemic for posterity.

Coronavirus Changes For GA Kids In Summer Camps, Day Cares

Gov. Kemp issued new guidelines Tuesday for summer camp and day care options, increasing the amount of people allowed in classrooms.

Kemp Makes U-Turn, Says Teens Must Pass Road Test After All

After intense blowback, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an order requiring new drivers to pass a road test by Sept. 30 or lose their licenses.

37% Of GA Workforce Has Filed For Unemployment: Labor Department

More than a third of Georgia's pre-pandemic workforce has applied for unemployment. That's much worse than the national average of 22%.

NASCAR Sets New Race Date In Atlanta, No Spectators Allowed

The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 race has been scheduled for June, announced NASCAR. Spectators won't be allowed though.

More coronavirus stories from around Georgia this week:

• Delta Will Suspend Flights To 10 Airports Until The Fall
• Milton To Open 'Active' Parts Of City Parks This Weekend
• Peachtree Corners, Other YMCAs Reopen Fridays On Limited Basis
• Tyler Perry Kicks Off National Hospital Week At Grady Hospital
• Kemp: GA Has Low Ventilator Use, Hospitalizations; Cases Increase
• Smyrna Dentist's Business Claim Denied; Files Class Action Suit
• What Will The Falcons 2020 Season Look Like? Fauci Weighs In
• Alpharetta To Begin Reopening Some City Facilities Friday
• Flyover Thursday To Salute Health Workers, First Responders
• Thursday Flyover To Salute Hiram Health Care Workers
• City Of Decatur To Furlough Part-Time Employees
• Midtown Hotel That Furloughed 100 Plus Employees Set To Reopen
• New App: ATL Police With Coronavirus Symptoms Can Reach Doctor
• Reality-TV Star Uses Coronavirus Loan For Jewelry, Car: Feds
• UNG Hosting Virtual Career Fair, Coronavirus Town Hall Tuesday
• Alpharetta Food Truck Alley Cancels 2020 Season, Spotlights Local
• Playgrounds, Pavilions, Skate Parks To Reopen In Cherokee Friday
• Marietta High School Holds Drive Thru Graduation
• GA Public Health Workers Boost Contact Tracing Of Coronavirus
• Buckhead's 'US Cafe' Closed For Good, Smyrna Locations Still Open
• Decatur Residents Donate $16K To Small Business Relief Program
• Select Roswell Programs, Facilities, Parks Reopening
• Elm Street Updates Programming Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
• Coronavirus Protection Device Developed By Emory, Georgia Tech
• Hospitality Workers Receive Free Meals In Midtown's Colony Square
• Canton Hero: Northside Hospital Employee Keeps Staff Well-Fed
• Tests Go Up, Percentage Of Positives Go Down: Coronavirus
• Local Hero: Roswell Firelabs Transitions To Making Face Shields
• Smyrna City Council Will Hold First In Person Meeting In Weeks