It’s also important to note that Bottoms’ decision to issue a mask mandate arrived after she tested positive for coronavirus.
The Georgia governor’s office furthermore reminded the state that Kemp is relying on Georgia residents to “to do the right thing and wear a mask voluntarily.” Kemp, himself, has toured the state during this month, encouraging Georgians to “mask up.”
Will Kemp take legal action against local mask mandates?
At this time, the Georgia governor has not indicated that he plans to take legal action against cities that have mandated masks; however, the local mandates do conflict with the governor’s executive order. Of course, it goes without saying that the governor has greater powers than mayors or other local leaders.
If Georgians in cities with mask mandates decided to challenge these ordinances, they would likely win. The unenforceable nature of mask requirements in local Georgia communities is not a win for proponents of compulsory masking.
Time will tell whether or not Kemp decides to take legal action against local mask mandates in the future.
