Georgia Gov. sues Atlanta mayor over face covering mandate

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Prior to the Georgia governor’s suit against Bottoms, he warned that her orders lacked the merit for legal enforcement. However, this did not stop the Atlanta mayor from continuing forward anyway.

Response from the Atlanta mayor

Earlier today, Mayor Bottoms went on television and blasted Kemp in response to his suit. The Atlanta mayor accused the governor of prioritizing “politics” ahead of individuals. This accusation arrives in spite of Bottoms pushing for decisions that would force many Atlanta businesses to shut their doors yet again.

Bottoms continues to maintain a confident external demeanor, stating that she will “see [Kemp] in court.”

From a legal standpoint, the Atlanta mayor cannot override directives written into the governor’s executive order.

The standoff between Kemp and Bottoms has prompted individuals to take sides. Those with right-wing leanings are much likelier to favor the Georgia governor’s position; meanwhile, left-leaning folks are likelier to support the actions of the Atlanta mayor.