COVID-19 city updates; Oak Ridge Library re-opens June 1
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The Oak Ridge Public Library is pictured above.
City government facilities are returning to normal operations after more than a year of trying to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the Oak Ridge Public Library will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, June 1.
However, not all Oak Ridge municipal departments and services have returned to full capacity, a press release said.
Here is a COVID-19 update provided by the City of Oak Ridge on Friday:
Departmental services are continuing. City officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business electronically, over the phone, and by mail whenever possible. Financial transactions can be handled electronically and via mail. If you need to reach a department, call the number listed below for each department or click here for a list of all departments. You can also reach a department by email or social media.
COVID-19: Update on city of Oak Ridge services, departments; openings and mask requirements
Special to The Oak Ridger
After more than a year of active efforts to suppress COVID-19, city of Oak Ridge facilities are returning to normal operations. A review of all city departments and services has been conducted and although not at full capability, the following is a summary of various services, a city news release issued last Friday stated.
Departmental services are continuing. City officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business electronically, over the phone, and by mail whenever possible. Financial transactions can be handled electronically and via mail. If you need to reach a department, call the number listed below for each department. You can also reach a department by email or social media.
Masks Are Still Required In Court Buildings In Tennessee Wednesday, April 28, 2021
However, county officials noted that the Tennessee Supreme Court Order (ADM2020-00428) filed on Feb. 12, requiring the wearing of masks in all Hamilton County buildings where legal proceedings are conducted is still in effect.
Officials said, This means if you are entering or walking throughout the hallways of the historic Hamilton County Courthouse, the Hamilton County-Chattanooga Courts Building, Hamilton County Juvenile Court or any municipal building where legal proceedings are conducted, a mask will be required.
If you are an employee of an agency that is regulated by the TN Supreme Court (e.g., clerks’ offices, judges’ offices, etc.) you may be required to wear the mask at all times throughout the work day.
Dec 31, 2020
A defendant in a Cumberland County drug case had his bond revoked âfor right now,â but depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects court proceedings in the future, that could change.
Cory Bernard Robinson is no stranger to the court system. He was arrested in July 2019 on a grand jury indictment charging possession of oxymorphone for sale and delivery, possession of marijuana and for driving without a driverâs license.
He has been arrested four times since.
Criminal Court Judge Gary McKenzie revoked Robinsonâs bond after a hearing last month but noted a conflict between Robinsonâs right to a speedy trial versus the Tennessee Supreme Courtâs order banning in-court appearance with the exception of special cases.