It has been a wild couple of months with all things COVID-19, but here is a little update on our city. The transition from temporary closing, to reduced hours, now to re-opening is finally happening. As of June 15th, the city of Garden City has updated its Emergency Declaration according to the State of Georgia Executive Order.

Please contact each business to learn more about operating hours or special accommodations for social distancing. Here is a list of businesses resuming operations:

• Aaron’s Furniture Rental
• Acme Costumes
• Advance Auto Parts
• Cash America Pawn
• CVS
• Dollar General
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz Rent A Car
• Kelly Tours
• O’Reilly Auto Parts
• Paper Clip Office Supply
• Port City Pawn Shop
• Princess Beauty Supply
• Royal Furniture and Rugs
• Salvation Army
• Savannah State Farmer’s Market
• Sew Much More
• Walgreens

Even with limited travel occurring at this time, Garden City Hotels remain open for business. Hotels will maintain high standards of health and safety accommodations for their guests. Here is a list of places to stay in our area:

• Baymont Inn and Suites
• Carole Motel
• Days Inn
• Econo Lodge
• InTown Suites Extended Stay
• Iris Garden Inn
• Woodspring Suites

Keep in mind that businesses will be operating with health and safety guidelines that will adhere to the CDC advisement. For example, please wear a mask, keep at least a 6ft distance between you and others, use no-contact payment options when possible and wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer frequently. For a complete list of guidelines, visit the CDC website.

Garden City encourages employers, employees, and the public to continue to practice these increased safety measures while shopping and dining.

We can’t wait for you to visit Garden City. Stay Safe and Healthy!