Stephen B. Morton/AP Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Thursday that requires residents of the state to shelter in place. But the order overrides all local efforts to combat the coronavirus, including beach closures. As of Friday night, Georgia state beaches are open once again, though visitors are required to follow social-distancing guidelines. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The governor of Georgia has imposed a state-wide order to shelter in place, as of Friday night — and, at the same time, reopened the state's beaches. In an executive order signed on Thursday, Gov.