Long lines
and 90 degree temperatures made for some irritated folks yesterday as the
Russell County Courthouse re-opened to the public.
County Judge-Executive
Gary Robertson announced recently that the courthouse would re-open yesterday
after being closed for several weeks due to COVID-19 precautions in place. Under the “Healthy at Work” Guidelines, persons entering the courthouse must enter thru
the front door only, and all persons must have their temperature taken prior to
entry and complete a short questionnaire.
The biggest
concern yesterday among those present seemed to be only one person per office
at a time. WJRS NEWS talked with several
persons who said the long lines in front of the courthouse, standing in
temperatures in excess of 90 degrees while waiting to get inside, were
unbearable. Most all of those talked
with were there for business at the county clerk’s office.
According to
Robertson, all county offices will also do business by phone, email, or by
appointment.