City of Decatur extends mandatory mask ordinance through October
DECATUR, Ga. - The City of Decatur has extended its mask ordinance through October in an attempt to fight against COVID-19.
Decatur is the only city in DeKalb County so far to reinstate and require masks while inside a public space or business.
Officials are hoping people will comply.
If not, they could be given a written or verbal warning and also face civil penalties of $25 for the first offense and $50 for any offense after that.
The ordinance remains in effect until Nov. 1.
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