Cumming extends city building closings

Citing “social distancing” and the extension of Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Cumming said it is extending through April 30 the closure to the public of all city owned and operated facilities.

"During the extended closures, city of Cumming employees will still report to work whenever possible and continue to conduct city business via telephone and/or email while practicing social distancing, stringent hand-washing, and other good hygiene measures while at work," according to a city announcement.

Public access to city buildings are by appointment only and only for "absolutely necessary" in-person meetings. For contact information: https://bit.ly/2K1x9ZK

Utility payments can be made by phone, online or at the utilities night deposit box in the City Hall parking lot next to the flags. Information: https://bit.ly/3a0NBUn

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