Things are slowly continuing to open back up at county government facilities as well as the courthouse, albeit not what most citizens would consider “normal.”

  Henry County’s administration building and several other locations are open to the public as of May 18, with plans to reopen additional county sites over the next several weeks.

   Anyone entering the administration building is required to wear a face covering, have their temperature checked with a forehead thermometer and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Employees are already complying with these requirements, according to officials.

  Other locations scheduled to open May 18 include the county airport; Animal Care and Control; the county DOT at full operations; the elections office with limited service; and the Recycling Center.

  All walking trails, paths, and greenways under the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department system are open. Also set to open are the outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, Cotton Fields golf course, J.P. Moseley disc golf course, the BMX track, RC car track, and Red Hawk RC Airport.

   A determination to open additional facilities will be made after Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of Emergency is lifted June 12. Residents can follow the county’s social media pages and website for the latest information.

   Late last week Henry County Superior Court adopted a number of guidelines for its ongoing operations, after an order by the state’s Supreme Court extended the declaration of statewide judicial emergency.

  Admission to Superior Court requires a screening for cough, fever and recent exposure to COVID-19. Anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus or exposed to it in the past 14 days is instructed not to enter the court, but to call the phone number provided with your court notice to receive further instructions.

  Those who are admitted to the court will wear a face mask at all times. One will be provided at the door if necessary. Except for family members or those with whom they traveled to the court, persons are to stay at least six feet away from others and not board elevators with others.

  Other directives may be issued by security personnel at the courthouse as well. Failure to comply with the order could result in contempt of court.