Canton: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

CANTON, GA — With cases of the new coronavirus increasing daily in Georgia, cities around the state have closed businesses, government offices and cancelled events. See what is closed below, and let us know in the comments if we missed any closings.

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CANTON

• The City is postponing all non-essential public meetings. The City Council will continue to have its regular monthly meetings and meetings that are required due to ordinance processes will continue. Monthly meetings by City boards, commissions and authorities that are not required will be postponed for the next several weeks. Regarding City Council meetings, the agendas including all documentation for each meeting are available on the City’s website as well as a link to watch meetings by internet live or post meeting in a recorded format. If the public would like to participate in public comment on items on the agenda, but do not wish to attend, they can always provide the comments via email at TellUs@cantonga.gov. These comments will be distributed to the Mayor and Council.
• City Hall (110 Academy Street), the Public Safety & Municipal Court Complex (151 Elizabeth Street), and our Public Works Facility (2525 Ridge Road) will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Information about the City's roll-off site is below. During this time, customers will still be able to work with staff by phone, email and of course utilizing the City's website.
• Municipal Court trials scheduled for March 25th will be reset for April 22nd.
• The City will not disconnect utility services during the next 30 days.
• The City will waive late fees on utility payments during the next 30 days.
• The City encourages payment for services to be made online via the Cantonga.gov website, setting up convenient and cost-free autodrafts, or submitting payments through the drop box located at 110 Academy Street.
• The Utility Department staff will continue to serve customers using non-face-to-face forms of business communication during this time. Customers may reach the Utility Department by calling 770-704-1502. New utility service can be started online here. Applications to discontinue services can be started online here. You may always visit the City website at cantonga.gov for more information. Customers may pay their utility bills online, call the utility department for instructions to set up autodraft from checking accounts, or utilize the drive up drop box at 110 Academy Street. The City will waive all penalties and will not disconnect services through April 15 due to the COVID19 Pandemic.
• The City of Canton Roll-off Site for Residents will remain open as normal from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch). If you utilize this site, hold your drivers license up to the inside of the window for our attendant. We will not be assisting in unloading vehicles.
• The Municipal Court office is available by phone at 770-704-1546 and citations may be paid online here. Court dates for March are being reset for April. Those cases impacted will receive a letter from the Municipal Court with additional information.
• Business Licenses may be renewed online here and you may reach the Community Service Customer Counter by phone at 770-704-1517. For information on Building Inspections and Permits, visit here.
• Individuals that need an accident report from the Police Department may do so here. For emergencies or to file a report, contact 911. For all other items, call 770-720-4883 or email pdinfo@cantonga.gov.
• For all other services, reach out to the main number at 770-704-1500 or utilize our website cantonga.gov. You may also email at TellUs@cantonga.gov.

CHEROKEE COUNTY

• Regarding the March 17 Board of Commissioners’ meeting, in response to concerns of the spread of COVID19, the public is encouraged to watch the meeting live-streamed and published on the website at www.cherokeega.com. If you would like to provide input on a public hearing and are uncomfortable attending the meeting, you may email those comments to Andrea Daniels at amdaniels@cherokeega.com by the end of the day on Monday, March 16.
• The Cherokee County Senior Center will close effective Saturday, March 14, until Monday, March 30. All Senior Center activities and outings during this time have been suspended. Services such as Meals on Wheels and Homemaker Care will continue during this time. For additional information about specific Senior Services, the public is encouraged to contact the Senior Center directly at 770-345-2675.
• Cherokee Area Transportation System Demand Response and Fixed Route services will continue as scheduled at this time. Service to the Cherokee County Senior Center and Empower Cherokee will be suspended from March 16 until March 30.
• Effective Saturday, March 14, all scheduled Cherokee Recreation & Parks (CRPA) activities are suspended until Monday, March 30. This includes all CRPA scheduled programs, including but not limited to, Recreation Center programs, rentals, and open-gym; Cherokee County Aquatic Center programs, rentals, and walk-ins; CRPA adult and youth athletic leagues; youth athletic association facility and field use; and tournament rentals. For additional information about specific recreation and parks activities, the public is encouraged to contact CRPA directly at 770-924-7768 or www.playcherokee.org.