Restrictions have been relaxed in Grimes County, as bars may reopen to 50 percent capacity.
According to Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth, the county received permission to operate under GA 32 levels. this means that the county may reopen bars to 50 percent capacity, restaurants may operate at 75 percent capacity, and elective surgeries may resume.
Grimes County was forced to close bars, and stifle restaurant capacity, following hospitalization rate increases in the Trauma Service Area in which Grimes County resides.