Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp—who is flying around the state asking, but not requiring citizens to wear masks—has already reopened the state which supersedes any orders by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
'Conceptually I love the Federal because it was the mature version of Shaun's,' Doty said. 'I'll be in the market for a new restaurant space next year.'
Owner Steve Wright writes, 'While I wish I could say that nobody has tested positive and/or that our communication and response was completely effective, two of our team-members did recently test positive and our response regarding the matter was not as clear as it should have been.'
'The staff members have not tested positive for COVID-19. I repeat—there is not a positive test or case there. This is simply the restaurant being proactive and ensuring the absolute safety of guests and staff at this time.'
Even with support from the Federal government, the economic impact caused by forced temporary closures in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus was too tough to bear for these Atlanta-area establishments.
Owner Mary S. Moore, as with a growing list of Atlanta-area retailers, cites the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis as a key factor in the decision to close in Peachtree Station permanently.