Here’s an updated list of Habersham County government restrictions and closings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent updates are in red:
Administration Building: The Elections and Voter Registration office is open for voter registration; all other departments have limited public access to lobby areas only (unless there is an appointment) with a maximum of two people allowed in any lobby at a time. Handwashing before entering the Administration Building is required.
Airport Terminal Building: The Airport Terminal building is open with limited public access. Handwashing before conducting business is required.
Animal Shelter/Animal Care & Control: The Animal Shelter is restricted to Animal Care & Control employees only until further notice. Please call 706-839-0195 for assistance. Visit https://calendly.com/hcacc/30min to schedule pet adoptions. Call 911 for EMERGENCIES ONLY.
Aquatic Center/Parks & Recreation: The Aquatic Center, Gymnastics Center, and all fields are closed to the public until further notice. Rentals and/or activities scheduled before April 27th have been canceled and given the opportunity to reschedule or refund.
All Parks & Recreation programs are suspended beginning March 14th. Spring Basketball, Gymnastics, and Rapids Futbol Club are postponed until April 30th. Volleyball and Habersham Co. Little League are postponed until June 1st. Habersham County Church Softball League is postponed until Fall 2020. Track and Field has been canceled. Youth Football and Cheerleading registration began April 1st, please email or call to register remotely. Please contact [email protected] or 706-839-0234 for assistance.
Commission Meetings: All Board of Commissioners meetings will be held via teleconference until further notice. Please check Public Notices under the “Be In The Know” section on the home page of www.habershamga.com, for meeting notices and dial-in information. Please contact 706-839-0200 and press “9” for questions regarding Commission meetings.
Courthouse/Superior Court: The Courthouse is open. Courts have been closed for jury trials, jury service, calendar calls, arraignments, and motions calendars until further notice. Superior Court operations have been scaled back for 30 days beginning March 15th. Juries and Grand Jury are canceled for 30 days beginning March 15th. Accountability Courts are no longer having in-person contact in the offices but can be reached at 706-839-0345. Leave a voicemail and the call will be returned from a blocked number. Please call the Clerk of Court at 706-839-0300 or the Courthouse Security Desk at 706-839-0568 for assistance.
Elections: The March 24, 2020, Presidential Preference Primary and May 19, 2020, General Election Primary have been rescheduled for June 9, 2020. The Secretary of State has mailed absentee ballot request forms to all Georgia voters. Please contact 706-839-0170 for assistance.
Emergency Services: Stations are restricted from public and non-essential access until further notice. Anyone wishing to enter a fire station must first call 706-778-3911.
Extension Office: The lobby remains open, but the office is open by appointment only. Please contact 706-754-2318 for an appointment or for more information.
Facilities Maintenance: The Facilities Maintenance building is restricted from public and non-essential access until further notice. Please contact 706-839-0166 or 706-839-0167 for assistance.
Fleet Maintenance: The Fleet Maintenance building is restricted from public and non-essential access until further notice. Please contact 706-839-0187 for assistance.
Probate Court: Acceptance of Weapons Carry License and Renewal Weapons Carry License Applications is temporarily suspended. Renewal deadlines that become due during the Emergency Period will not expire and deadlines will be extended 30 days. Please contact 706-839-0320 for assistance.
Public Defender’s Office: The Public Defender’s office is restricted from public access until further notice. Please contact 706-839- 0360 for assistance.
Senior Center/Senior Wellness Center: The Senior Center building is restricted from public access through May 18, 2020. In-House Congregate Meals will be closed, but the Meals-on-Wheels program will continue to operate as normal and will include congregate clients who normally receive meals in-house. Staff will assist clients with other needs. The Senior Center Wellness building and programs are temporarily closed through May 18, 2020. Please contact 706-839-0260 for assistance.
Transit: Public Transit is operating as usual. Priority is given to trips to pharmacies, grocery stores, and medical appointments. Physical separation is required. Transit operates from 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Please contact 706-839-0167 for assistance.
Tag Office: Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, the Tag Office/Tax Commissioner lobby is restricted from public and non-essential access until further notice. Customers must use the drive-through window for service. Please contact 706-839-0120 for assistance.
