‘We need to open to survive’ — restaurants reopening (or not) in Hall as state eases up some rules - Gainesville Times

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‘We need to open to survive’ — restaurants reopening (or not) in Hall as state eases up some rules

A woman leaves Longstreet Cafe Monday, April 27, 2020, with a carryout order. The Gainesville cafeteria restaurant is still open for dine in service as Georgia moves into the second phase of Gov. Brian Kemp’s reopening plan. - photo by Scott Rogers

04282020 RESTAURANTS 1.jpg — A woman leaves Longstreet Cafe Monday, April 27, 2020, with a carryout order. The Gainesville cafeteria restaurant is still open for dine in service as Georgia moves into the second phase of Gov. Brian Kemp’s reopening plan. - photo by Scott Rogers

The smell of food and sound of lively chatter is starting to pour back into Hall County as restaurants reopen their doors.