During their Dec. 14 meeting, the Jackson County Commission discussed adjustments to the Jackson Countyâs holiday schedule as well as the purchase of equipment for various departments.
Due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the state and county, the commission approved the addition of Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 as holidays for the county. This will allow for the courthouse to be closed for a total of 12 days during the Christmas Holiday in an attempt by the commission to address the spread of COVID-19.
A commission meeting scheduled for Dec. 28 was moved to Jan. 4 to accommodate the change.
The commission experienced a number of individuals in the courthouse test positive for COVID-19 after the Thanksgiving Holiday. The added holiday time is an attempt to limit potential exposures in county employees.