Due to continued concerns about the potential spread of the coronavirus, the Monroe County government will continue operating with limited staff and limited hours through Wednesday, May 13 when Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of Emergency Order is set to expire.
In the meantime, citizens will continue to have access to the county recycling center locations and landfill. 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 noon and 12:30 p.m. through 5 p.m. (cell area closes at 4 p.m.) Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. through 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.
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.
As for other county departments:
– The Monroe County Courthouse, including Superior Court and Probate Court, will remain open on a limited access basis. Two persons at a time will have access to the record room. Some court functions will be performed via teleconference, however, all trials slated for May have 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 through May 13.
– The Monroe County Convention Center will remain closed indefinitely.
– The Monroe County Recreation Center park gate will be open. However, the gym and exercise room will remain closed until further notice. Also, there will be no field or pavilion rentals until further notice.
– The Monroe County Planning & Zoning Office will be closed through May 13.
– The Monroe County Maintenance Department will be on call for emergency repairs through May 13.
– The Monroe County Public Works Department will be on call for emergency repairs through May 13.
– The Monroe County Vehicle Shop will remain open for emergency repairs and services through May 13.
– 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.
