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Holly Springs sets city, municipal court reopenings

Holly Springs, recovering from a series of COVID-19 related closures, has reopened its City Hall and announced the resumption of Municipal Court on May 26. AJC FILE
Holly Springs, recovering from a series of COVID-19 related closures, has reopened its City Hall and announced the resumption of Municipal Court on May 26. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
May 8, 2020

In the wake of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Holly Springs announced the reopening of City Hall immediately and of city-owned playgrounds and pavilions on Thursday, May 14.

As for persons seeking to do business with the city, however, "we encourage all customers to continue to use phone and online services during the month of May if at all possible," according to the city announcement. To contact the city by email: admin@hollyspringsga.us

The city listed services that can be done by phone or online. To pay for permits, taxes or applications, call 770-345-5536; and to make a citation payment, 770-345-5538. Several permits and applications are now available for online submission at: https://bit.ly/2W57E0o

Municipal Court will resume May 26, using social distancing protocols, the city said. Cases will be staggered to limit the number of people in the courtroom. Cases to be called March 31 have been reset to May 26; for April 7, to June 2; and for April 14 and 28 and May 5 and 12, to June 23.

Information: https://bit.ly/3b8xapy

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