Alexander City business owner Faelan Wilson feels pushed to reopen Excelsior Ink Custom Tattoos for his livelihood but also nervous about the continued spread of COVID-19.
According to Gov. Kay Ivey’s amended safer-at-home order announced Friday, close-contact services were allowed to reopen with precautions at 5 p.m. Monday.
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