Georgia has created new guidelines in anticipation of reopening film productions. The nature of how COVID-19 infections spread has forced states to set their own policies on social distancing. Some states, including Georgia, have been more lenient about their policies than others. Georgia was the first state to reopen non-essential businesses. On April 24, Governor Brian Kemp also lifted the closures on hair salons, gyms, barber shops, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys. A few days later, Georgia's movie theaters were given the green light to reopen.

Now, Georgia is preparing to restart film production in Atlanta. Filming could begin as early as July 8 with Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based production studio. Governor Kemp has implemented "best practices" guidelines that film sets will adhere to when they reopen. Crew members will be expected to maintain social distancing and receive testing and temperature checks while on set. Less crew members will be allowed on set overall as only essential personnel will be permitted in each area. One of those personnel will be an Occupational Risk Prevention person responsible for ensuring that these practices are being followed.