April 1, 2020

Shelter in Place (stay at home!)

Most everyone is aware by now that the Governor will issue a “Shelter in Place” order on Friday. Many are asking how the order will affect our community. Unfortunately, I won’t know exactly how we will be affected until we get a copy of the order. Depending on the level of details in the order, its possible that we may be limited to “interpretation” that may have to be defined locally. In the event that the order is vaguely written (I’m hoping it clear), we are communicating with other jurisdictions to hopefully come up with uniform guidelines. I will do my best to make relevant notices available through our county website (Oglethorpecountyga.gov) and, if necessary, Facebook. There may be other public notices available on our local EMA Facebook page and the Sheriff’s Facebook page.

We are in unprecedented times and I realize the uncertainty is taking its toll on everyone. But it is in times like this that we realize how blessed we are to live in a rural tight knit community. And I am confident that our community will ultimately rise from this stronger and more vibrant than ever. I appreciate everyone of you!