Henry County will reopen Bear Creek, Hidden Valley and Locust Grove Senior Centers to the public beginning Monday, July 6. Heritage Senior Center is currently being used as a COVID-19 testing site and will remain closed.

  Citizens who visit the senior centers will be required to practice social distancing and temperature checks will take place upon entering the facilities. All visitors must wear a face covering and the only time face coverings may be removed is if individuals participate in a fitness activity.

  Cafeterias at the senior centers will not be open at this time. However, there is a plan in place to open cafeterias and resume transit in September. Drive-thru meals for lunch will continue. All plans are subject to change based on new information regarding COVID-19.

  Guidelines for Henry County Senior Centers re-openings are as follows:

• All visitors entering a senior center must wear a mask
• All visitors entering a senior center will have their temperature taken and will be screened through a series of questions
• Senior Centers will be open to the public Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Posted signs and posters are visible throughout the senior centers to frequently remind visitors/members to take steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
• Social distancing must always be adhered to
• Activities will be offered on a reservation basis. Contact the main number of each center to reserve a slot, Hampton 770-288-6994, Hidden Valley 770-288-7002, Locust Grove 770-288-6944
• Limit the use of shared equipment
• No water fountains or shared coolers are allowed
• Restrooms will be open with enhanced cleaning and sanitation according to CDC guidelines

   For more information on Henry County, visit www.henrycounty-ga.com.