Gov. Kemp loosens COVID-19 restrictions in Georgia; businesses and consumers react WSBTV.com News Staff UP NEXT Beginning today, Georgia restaurant tables can be a little closer, more people can get together and vulnerable residents are no longer supposed to stay home as Gov. Brian Kemp loosens COVID-19 restrictions. Kemp said that it’s part of an effort to show that “Georgia is open for business.” [SPECIAL SECTION: ] Luke Braden was preparing to open McCray’s Tavern’s East Cobb location just as the lockdowns started last year. Soon the restaurant was in takeout mode, limiting menus because of supply chain delays and by summer-limited seating was in play.