On the first Sunday since Gov. Brian Kemp said houses of worship could hold in-person services, many religious leaders kept the doors shut.
Though they had the state government’s backing to reopen congregations to in-person services, many Georgia churches on Sunday ignored Gov. Brian Kemp’s measure and remained closed as coronavirus fears persist.
Yet, despite the go-ahead to resume service, most churches remained relegated to video streaming or drive-in services such as Cornerstone Church in Athens. Six new symptoms: CDC adds list of new possible coronavirus symptoms to watch forThe Redeeming Love Church of God the Bibleway in Statesboro held two services Sunday, according to its Facebook page. Both were livestreamed and each appeared to have at least 20 parishioners in attendance.
Mayor Bob Smith of Watkinsville issued a news release Sunday in which he expressed support for the Georgia governor's measures. Many priests and parishioners may fall into a high-risk category for the virus, the dioceses said, and if social distancing guidelines change significantly they will “reexamine” the possibility of congregating.
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