Kemp ends school year in Ga.; shelter in place runs Friday through April 13

Gov. Brian Kemp has implemented a shelter in place order that begins Friday and runs through April 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.He also ordered state public schools closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. The actions were announced at a press conference Tuesday evening.The governor’s order overrides any regulations put in place by Lamar County and the governments of its municipalities.NOTE: You will be allowed to go to the grocery and drug stores and make other essential trips.