Greene County Democrat

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  • Town of Boligee dedicates New Substation to Greene County Sheriff Department

    Town of Boligee dedicates New Substation to Greene County Sheriff Department

    In a small ceremony held at the Boligee Community Center, the mayor and town council of Boligee officially dedicated a new substation for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Located within the Boligee Community Center, the facility will serve as a vital hub for law enforcement, strengthening public safety and enhancing the department’s presence in the community.

    “This marks an important step toward a safer Boligee. It is only fitting to provide a dedicated space for Sheriff Benison and his staff, whose financial contributions played a key role in making the purchase of this building possible,” said Mayor Hattie M. Samuels.

    The office is not manned 24/7. For assistance or to have a patrol care meet dial 205-372-1854 of for emergencies, dial 911.

  • County Commission issues update on access to facilities and services

    In an effort to protect and keep the community informed of county services, the Greene County Commission has issued the following notice to the public.
    Because of concerns about the Coronavirus Pandemic and the emergencies declared by the Federal Goverment, State Government and the County of Greene, the William M. Branch County Courthouse and other county facilities will be partially closed as follows:
    The Courthouse will be closed to the public entering except for employees and those involved in casting absentee ballots for the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election.
    The public may contact county departments by phone, email, U.S. Postal to have their issues addressed. The contact information will be posted and otherwise made available. 3. County Department heads will maintain at least one employee on duty during business hours to receive U.S. Postal mail, emails and phone calls and direct all calls and/or emails to the appropriate departmental employees working at home. Employees who are not at the regular work site will be at home and available by phone during business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Department heads may rotate employees so that each employee in the department will work in the courthouse or other county sites during the duly allotted workdays.
    This emergency policy does not apply to the Sheriff Department, Jail Department whose approaches to health and safety while protecting and serving the county and its citizen will be established and implemented by the Sheriff of Greene County.
    This policy does not apply to the Highway Department which will continue its regular operations but will establish adequate preliminary health procedures to protect employees and the public.
    This notice of the Greene County Commission will be posted at the Courthouse and at other county facilites as will any amendments to this written statement of emegency policy.
    Allen Turner, Jr., 
    Chairman of the
    Greene County Commission