LOCUST GROVE — The city of Locust Grove approved an ordinance declaring a public health state of emergency due to the “proliferation of COVID-19 in the United State and the state of Georgia” during a special called meeting Thursday morning.
The ordinance is in effect until April 9.
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Do day cares in locust grove need to close considering they cannot follow the 6 feet distance rule?
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