Jackson County Service Availability (COVID-19)

County Facility General Steps

During this time, steps are being taken to keep our facilities clean and limit person-to-person contact as much as possible in an effort to keep everyone safe. 

• Door handles, railings, work stations, public counters, and bathrooms are being sanitized more frequently
• Hand sanitizing stations or dispensers are located throughout our facilities
• County employees are encouraged to stay home if they are sick or have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
• County employees who have travel plans, especially if public transportation is required or large crowds will be involved, are being asked to postpone their plans when possible
• Posters reminding individuals of proper precautions will be posted at our facilities
• A COVID-19 Update

Advice to Residents

The County is also asking residents to help us in these efforts by doing the following:

• If you are sick with any flu-like symptoms, please stay home
• If something CAN wait until a later date, please avoid visiting one of our facilities in person
• If your County business can be taken care of via phone, email, or through our website www.co.jackson.ms.us, please utilize those options
• Minimize the number of individuals from your party who enter our facilities
  – leave children, elderly, and individuals who have compromised immune systems at home
• Practice social distancing by remaining at least 6’ away from others
• Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and continue washing your hands frequently
• Limit what you touch including counters, door handles, your face, etc.

Department Specific Steps

 Animal Shelter – https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/165/Pet-Adoptions

• View adoptable pets online
• Only come to the shelter if you are serious about adopting a pet that you have seen online OR to reclaim your pet
• Limit the number of people in your party – the shelter is going to take steps to limit the number of individuals in the shelter at one time
• Keep your visit short

Courts

If you have a case pending and have an attorney, contact your attorney for updates regarding changes to court dates.  Otherwise, please contact the relevant court if you have not already been contacted.

• Circuit Court – 288-769-3040
• Justice – 228-769-3080
• County Court – 228-769-3037
• Chancery Court – 228-769-3453
• Youth Court – 228-769-3076

Community Centers – https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/247/Community-Centers

• The Community Centers will be reaching out to event organizers to reschedule events through March 31, 2020
• Event planners will be contacted by community centers, however, they are also welcome to call the specific center first

Recreation Facilities – Email recreation@co.jackson.ms.us

• All County athletic facilities are closed including the bathrooms beginning March 17, 2020, until TBD
• Parks and playgrounds will remain open for now, however, we are asking that people refrain from holding large gathering events such as birthday parties

Whispering Pines Golf Course

• The course will remain open at this time
• The grill will only have meals to go
• Golfers are encouraged to come in small groups of less than 6 and to avoid spending time in the clubhouse
• Any changes will be posted by the Golf Course Staff

Veterans Affairs – 228-769-3075

• The office is closed, however, you can still contact by phone