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Escobar Restaurant, Waffle House Plan On Reopening April 27

There's a growing list of Atlanta eateries that are looking to come back online next week while still awaiting state guidelines on doing so.

Historic Plaza Theatre Plans To Reopen May 1 But As No-Contact Drive-In

Inflatable movie screen, FM transmitter, being tested in theatre's parking lot.

Which Businesses Can Resume Operations Friday and How? Here Are The Georgia Guidelines For Reopening

Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools, and massage therapists can begin engaging in 'Minimum Basic Operations' on Friday, April 24, 2020.

President Trump Says He ‘Disagrees Strongly’ With Gov. Kemp’s Decision To Start Reopening Georgia

The President announced his dissent during the daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing Wednesday.

Bad Axe Throwing To Reopen Friday For ‘Quarantine Anger and Stress Relief’

'We believe that the people of Atlanta want to take out their frustrations and release anger and stress. We are the perfect avenue for that while adhering to best practices of social distancing.'

While Indoor Cinemas Mull Over Reopening Monday, Starlight Drive-In Theatres Returns Tonight

Attendees must stay in their cars, practice social distancing.

Upscale Bowling Alley Owner Says Reopening Friday ‘Could Be The Nail In The Coffin For Many Companies’

Despite Gov. Kemp's order to allow bowling alleys to reopen April 24, The Painted Pin and other Atlanta businesses are staying closed.

LA Fitness Announces Its Georgia Gyms Will Reopen May 1

Fitness centers are among the first non-essential businesses permitted to start re-servicing customers Friday.

Reopening a Salon, Barbershop Friday, April 24? Here’s What You Need To Know

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issues safety guidelines for reopening as state prepares to come back online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlanta Mayor Bottoms Launches ‘Strength In Beauty Fund’ For Salons, Plus More From The COVID-19 Daily

Dunkin’ of Georgia now offering DIY donut decorating kits, West Coast Workouts goes virtual.

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