Face masks have quickly become a hot topic of debate in Georgia, and governor Brian Kemp made national headlines this week for his order on Wednesday to suspend all Georgia local government mask orders.
However, a growing number of the nation’s largest retail stores have decided to implement face mask requirements to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Apple and Costco stores were early adopters of face mask mandates, requiring the face coverings since May. With the recent rise on Coronavirus cases in the U.S., many more major retailers have announced that they to will require them.
Some stores in the local area that already require face masks:
- Best Buy
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Panera Bread
- Starbucks
- Veriozon
Some stores in the local area that will soon require face masks, and the start dates:
- CVS – 7/20/20
- Kohl’s – 7/20/20
- Publix – 7/21/20
- Sam’s Club – 7/20/20
- Target – 8/1/20
- Walgreens – 7/20/20
- Walmart – 7/20/20