Franklin BOC Pushes Back Regular Meeting After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Franklin County Commissioners have postponed their July regular meeting and the Planning and Zoning public hearing after an employee in the County Commission office tested positive last week for COVID-19.

County Manager Beth Thomas issued the notice late Saturday night.

“Out of an abundance of caution for the public, a majority of the Board has opted to postpone the regular Board meeting originally scheduled for July 6, 2020. The meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020. Zoom meeting information will be forthcoming to allow for virtual attendance,” Thomas said.

Thomas said last Thursday her office was notified by the Georgia Department of Public Health that an office employee had tested positive for COVID-19 but she said the employee had not been in the office for the past several days.

“After notification of a positive screening this afternoon,” she said last Thursday, “we have and will continue to follow the quarantine guidance set forth by the Department of Public Health for critical infrastructure workers. This will allow critical services such as water service, public works, and permitting, as well as payroll processing for our critical infrastructure employees to continue.”

Thomas said the Board of Commissioners office will be temporarily closed to the public through Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

“However, we will have limited staff in the office to ensure that critical services continue. Our dropbox and online bill pay system is available for water payments. Please visit our website at www.franklincountyga.gov for information and permit applications. You may also call 706-384-2483,” she continued.

Thomas said all County offices have implemented preventive measures to minimize the risk of exposure to citizens and employees.