Citizens will continue to have access to the county recycling center locations and landfill during the state’s 10-day shelter in place period beginning tomorrow (Friday, April 3).
However, citizens are asked to continue practicing social distancing and attempt to limit their number of visits to the centers out of respect for the attendants, many of whom are up in age and more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus.
The recycling centers will continue to be open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The landfill will continue to be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (cell area closes at 4 p.m.) Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (cell area closes at 3 p.m.) Friday and 7 a.m. to noon (cell area closes at 11 a.m.) Saturday.
As for other county departments:
– The Monroe County Courthouse, including Superior Court and Probate Court, will remain open unless additional instructions are issued by the Georgia Supreme Court. However, all court hearings for April have been canceled and all trials slated for April and May have also been canceled.
– Monroe County Animal Services will remain open at regular hours but closed to the public. However, adoptions can be made by appointment only.
– The Monroe County Library will remain closed indefinitely.
– The Monroe County Convention Center will remain closed indefinitely.
– The Monroe County Recreation Center will remain closed indefinitely.
– The Monroe County Planning & Zoning Office will be closed indefinitely.
– The Monroe County Maintenance Department will be on call for emergency repairs only.
– The Monroe County Public Works Department will be on call for emergency repairs only.
– The Monroe County Vehicle Shop will remain open for emergency repairs and services.
– The Monroe County Administrative Office will remain open with a reduced staff.
– The Monroe County Tax Assessors Office will remain open with a reduced staff.
– The Monroe County Tax Commissioner’s Office will remain open drive-thru only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
– The Monroe County Building Inspection Department will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday to handle single trade permits.
– The Monroe County Purchasing Department will be open at regular hours on Tuesday and Thursday.
Meanwhile, the county’s Information Technology Director, Human Resources Director/County Clerk, Public Information Officer, Zoning Officer and Finance Officer will all be working from home and can be reached by e-mail.
Monroe County previously announced Tuesday it has canceled all board meetings for the month of April, including the Board of Commissioners, Planning & Zoning, Recreation, Tax Assessors, Library, and the Registrar & Elections.
