Coronavirus In Fulton County: Restaurants Open, Cases In Town

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, GA — The new coronavirus outbreak in Georgia and across the nation continues to affect north Fulton County, where schools remain shuttered and businesses have been closed in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

The number of coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases in Georgia spiked over the past 24 hours. The updated tally, released at noon on Tuesday, reflects an increase of more than 1,000 cases from noon on Monday, and 21 additional deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Numbers released Tuesday at noon show 108 deaths, 818 hospitalized and 3,817 confirmed cases in Georgia.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County's 547 cases are the most of any Georgia locality. The next highest totals are 455 in Dougherty County, DeKalb with 325 cases, Cobb with 272 cases, Gwinnett with 233 cases, Bartow with 129 cases and Carroll with 122 cases.

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Here is what happened Tuesday in Georgia: GA Tops 100 Coronavirus Deaths, Cases Pass 1,000 A Day

FULTON COUNTY CASES, DEATHS

As of Tuesday at noon, there have been 547 cases of coronavirus in Fulton County and 17 deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The Fulton County deaths are broken down by:

SCHOOLS

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ordered public schools to remain closed through April 24 due to coronavirus. Prior to this date, the governor will make a decision on the remainder of school year.

The Fulton County School system said it supports Kemp's decision to extend school closure until April 24.

Fulton County Schools will be holding several virtual hiring vents in April. The district will hold events on the following dates:

• April 14, 21 - Certified Elementary and Special Education Teachers

• April 15, 22 – Certified Middle School, Special Education Teachers

• April 16, 23 - Certified High School, Special Education Teachers

Candidates must register for these events by going online and looking for the green "Fulton Bot" pop up in the lower right side of your web browser. There you will find answers and instructions on how to sign up for these upcoming events.

See more:

• 3rd Fulton Schools Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

• Fulton County Schools Updates

• Community Resources for Families in Need

FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

• Fewer than 10 people are allowed in nonessential businesses that require direct human contact like nail salon services, beauty salon services, massage services and churches .

• Early voting has been suspended. The Georgia Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election is now scheduled for May 19. For details on voting, visit the Secretary of State website.

• All Fulton County libraries are closed until further notice.

  • The library is asking that patrons not return books during this closure. Library staff will adjust due dates and waive fines.

  • Digital resources such as Hoopla, Libby, Overdrive, Freegal, and more are always available online.

• All public meetings, events and outreach activities are canceled or postponed at this time. The Board of Commissioners' regular and recess meetings will continue as scheduled. Proclamation presentations will be canceled.

• The following Fulton County services are closed to the public:

  • Arts Centers

  • Senior Centers

  • Libraries

  • Wolf Creek Amphitheater

  • Training Centers for individuals with developmental disabilities

  • Animal Control Facility (adoptions)

  • Greenbriar Mall and North Fulton Service Center Tax Commissioner Offices

• The Atlanta Judicial Circuit has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency in Fulton County. Effective March 16, no jurors or grand jurors should report, and no jury trials will be held for 30 days.

• All visitation is suspended until further notice at the Fulton County Jail, Alpharetta Annex, Marietta [Street] Annex, and South Fulton Annex (in Union City). The only exception to this directive will be for attorney visits, judges, clergy, medical/mental health providers and other law enforcement agencies. Other special protocols are also in place for the screening of inmates.

• Fingerprints for concealed carry permits have been suspended.

ALPHARETTA

• The Alpharetta Convention and Visitor's Bureau is updating a list of businesses open and closed online.

• In-person dining (includes inside, patios, rooftops, etc.) at restaurants and other licensed public establishments is prohibited. However, take-out orders are allowed and can be accompanied the sale of beer and wine in sealed containers.

• All other businesses should utilize work from home and telecommuting strategies whenever possible and in any event must ensure that social distancing of at least 6 feet is maintained between every person if a gathering of 10 or more people occurs.

• All use of all city playgrounds, sports fields, courts, bathrooms and facilities are prohibited, but public use of trails and open spaces are permitted as long as people do not gather in groups of more than 10.

• The City of Alpharetta is suspending all parks and recreation programs through March 30.

• All city buildings are closed to the public through April 12.

• All meetings of the city’s boards and commissions are cancelled through April 12.

• Meetings of the Alpharetta City Council will be conducted electronically.

• The city is closing its Adult Activity Center, which provides recreation programs to seniors, until further notice.

• The public is reminded that many city services such as filing for most permits, paying utility and tax bills, and reporting service needs such as potholes, code enforcement violations, and traffic issues can always be done online by visiting https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/report-pay-apply. Many non-emergency police services can also be accessed online at https://p2c.alpharetta.ga.us/p2c/.

• All public special events organized or sponsored by the City of Alpharetta or for which a City of Alpharetta special events permit has been issued or is required are cancelled through April 12. All indoor and outdoor rentals of city facilities are also cancelled for this period.

• Visit the city's COVID-19 response website, https://alpharettadps.blogspot.com/, for additional response measures as well as the latest guidance and information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal, state, and county public health agencies.

• Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 sponsored dances and bingo, as well as any other meeting hall activities are also canceled for the next two weeks. The Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 is also extending until April 30 the deadline for submitting applications for its annual college scholarship program. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded to individuals based on scholastic excellence, community service and school activities. In addition, applicants must submit an original minimum 500 word essay on the topic: "What the word veteran means to me." Applicants must be sponsored by a member of the American Legion and may obtain an application by contacting Scholarship Chairman Tom Billings at tombill03@comcast.net.

JOHNS CREEK

• Johns Creek City Hall is closed to the public and non-essential personnel until further notice.

• All Johns Creek City parks facilities will be closed until further notice. Newtown, Ocee, Shakerag, and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s restrooms, dog park, playgrounds, pavilions, and athletic fields and courts will be closed.

• An emergency ordinance temporarily suspending on-premises dining operations at restaurants and dining establishments in the city was approved by the Johns Creek City Council.

• Looking for a local small business to support? Check out the list from the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce.

• Johns Creek Police, Fire and emergency services will maintain continuity of response and emergency operations throughout the city. If you have an emergency, call 911.

• Municipal Court dates scheduled for the week of March 30 – April 3, April 6 - 10, and April 13 - 17 are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Municipal Court staff will send those individuals whose courts dates are affected a notice in the mail and you will be rescheduled. The March 25 STOP Class has been cancelled. You can pay your traffic ticket/citation online.

• The City of Johns Creek Community Development Department will be accepting permit applications by email due to COVID-19 and the City Hall closure. View details about the email permitting process here.

• The occupational tax payment deadline of March 31, 2020 has been extended through Sunday, May 31.

• All Johns Creek recreation/sports league activities (Newtown Recreation and Ocee Park Recreation) as well as Autrey Mill Nature Preserve activities have been suspended through April 12 and planned to resume on April 13.

• All park facility rentals are cancelled through April 12. All third-party special events in the parks are cancelled through April 12.

• Clubhouse Fitness classes (March-April session) and Free Outdoor Fitness are cancelled through April 12.

• All Park Place programs and activities will be cancelled for the next two weeks (through March 29). Early voting at Park Place has been suspended.

• All public tours of the Johns Creek Fire Department stations have been suspended.

• Johns Creek Event Cancellations & Postponements:

  • The Wall That Heals Grand Opening: The event to be held on March 28 will be rescheduled.

  • Easter Egg Dash: The event to be held on March 28 at Shakerag Park is cancelled.

  • Special Needs Spring Fling: The event to be held on March 29 at Newtown Park is cancelled.

  • Special Needs Bocce Ball: Cancelled through April 7

  • Johns Creek International Festival: The event to be held April 25 has been cancelled.

• Online resources:

  • Online Services: Online forms, paying traffic tickets, etc.: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/services-resources

  • Open Records Requests: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/residents/city-clerk/request-public-records

  • Business Occupation Tax Online Renewal: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/newsandevents/news-archive/2020-news/johns-creek-business-occupation-tax-certificates-d

MILTON

• Milton permits the equivalent of "take-out" alcohol sales at Milton table-service restaurants - so that customers can purchase sealed bottles of wine and beer without having to go inside. This also means restaurant owners would not have to apply for "package" permits.

• City authorized restaurants with on-premise alcohol consumption licenses to defer their monthly excise tax payments for "by-the-drink" sales through April 30.

• Milton allows reasonable new temporary signs, allowing establishments to bypass the normal permitting process and the need to walk into city hall.

• Milton extended the deadline renewing Occupational Tax Certificates - a.k.a. business licenses - from March 31 through April 30.

• The City of Milton is open for business. But if you can handle any city-related issues online or over the phone, do so:

  • Call the City: 678-242-2500

  • Email the City: info@cityofmiltonga.us

  • Pay Your Taxes Online

  • Pay a Ticket or Fine Online

  • Business Licensing

  • Request a Police Report Online

• All city facilities are closed to the public, including city hall, fire stations, and police headquarters, through April 16.

• Closed parks:

  • BELL MEMORIAL PARK: All six fields and the playground are closed, and bathrooms are locked. The southernmost parking lot is locked, while the northernmost one is open for those wishing to walk the park’s trails.

  • BETHWELL COMMUNITY CENTER: CLOSED

  • BROADWELL PAVILION: CLOSED

  • COX ROAD ATHLETIC FACILITY: CLOSED

  • FORMER MILTON COUNTRY CLUB: CLOSED

  • FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY PARK: CLOSED

• Milton’s trails remain open to the public.

• The Milton Police Department has instituted some precautions to protect both the public and officers during the current environment, including asking citizens to conduct routine matters online or by phone rather than visiting the police department.

  • For non-emergency police services, call Milton's dispatch line 24/7 at 678-297-6300, Option 1. If in doubt about which means to contact the police, call 911

  • To ask a routine question, email pdinfo@cityofmiltonga.us

  • To reach the Milton Police Department administrative offices during regular business hours, call 678-242-2570 or 678-242-2770

  • As possible, Milton Police officers will take reports over the phone once complainant contact information has been received by either the dispatch center or police administrative staff

• Milton Municipal Court: not in session through April 12

• All Milton Parks and Recreation programming is canceled through April 12

ROSWELL

• Visit Roswell is keeping an updated list of what is open.

• The City of Roswell is:

  • Prohibiting dining in at local restaurants

  • Allowing local businesses to place temporary business signage on their property without obtaining a temporary sign permit

  • Closing Roswell Park athletic facilities and outdoor gym equipment

  • Closing establishments where large numbers of people may gather

  • Closing all indoor city facilities to the public until further notice—this includes Roswell Fire Stations and the Roswell Recycling Center

  • Closing all playgrounds, fields, restrooms, and parking lots in all Roswell Parks until further notice

  • Cancelling community events through May 10

  • Cancelling all public meetings through March 29

  • Delaying Rec & Parks summer registration until April 1

• All public meetings are cancelled through March 29.

• Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs closure information is available here.

• City of Roswell Municipal Court will be closed for 30 days beginning on Monday, March 16. Court staff will contact affected individuals to reschedule court dates. For more information, call 770-641-3790.

• Canceled Community Events

  • Saturday, March 28: Roswell Motoring Festival

  • Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29: Spring Craft Bazaar

• All programs, events, and activities (including practices and games) through the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department are suspended.

  • Effective March 17, in accordance with CDC recommendations, no programs, events, or activities will take place for at least 8 weeks. An exact date of resuming normal operations will be provided as the situation progresses.

  • Department staff will be exploring refund or account credit options in regards to this new directive and we will share new information as it becomes available.

• All Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs facilities (including recreation centers) are closed until further notice.

• All playgrounds, fields, restrooms, and parking lots in all Roswell Parks will be closed until further notice. Visitors may continue to use sidewalks and trails.

• The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department has made the difficult decision to delay summer registration until April 1 for Roswell Residents and April 8 for Non-Residents. Registration will begin both days at 9 a.m. Due to facility closures, registration will be done online at www.summerinroswell.com.

• Household garbage, curbside recycling, and yard waste pick-up will continue on your regular schedule.

SANDY SPRINGS

• Visit Sandy Springs is updating a list of what is open.

• City Council meetings will be held via live stream. Residents and the media will be able to access the live-stream at spr.gs/stream shortly before the meeting begins. Details regarding this meeting can be found at spr.gs/0317.

• All City of Sandy Springs facilities are closed to the public until further notice. While the buildings are closed, city staff will continue operations remotely to provide continued service to the community.

• Many city services, such as filing for most permits and payments can be conducted online.
  This Community Development Department Update provides a summary of the department's updated policies and procedures to better assist everyone with the permitting process.

• To report a service need, such as potholes, code violations, traffic issues, etc., you have several options:

  • Call the city’s call center at 770-730-5600

  • Online chat

  • Sandy Springs Works app (available in app stores)

• For patrons of the Performing Arts Center, you can contact the Box Office at 770-206-2022 or email boxoffice@citysprings.com for assistance with ticket refunds or exchanges.

• All City parks and recreational facilities are closed until further notice. Individuals who wish to talk with Recreation and Parks regarding canceled/suspended rentals and programming registrations can call 206-295-8038 or email us at recreation@sandyspringsga.gov.

• Until further notice, the Sandy Springs Fire Department has closed its stations to the general public. If you require assistance, contact 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

• Municipal Court is closed until further notice. All cases will be rescheduled and a notice mailed once the court reopens.

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This article originally appeared on the Alpharetta-Milton Patch