Jackson County Courthouse set to re-open

Jackson County Courthouse set to re-open

Things you need to know.

Waay 31's sophia borrelli has those answers - and how county officials are keeping you safe.

Tim guffey, jackson county commission chairman: "i think our community is ready to get back to normal."

The outside of the jackson county courthouse looks normal - but the inside will look different to most.

Tim guffey, jackson county commission chairman: "just because we are opening up, it's not business as usual completely.

We want to make sure everyone is safe."

Commission chairman tim guffey made several changes.

There's now only one entrance you can go through - so you can keep your distance from others.

You'll also see glass dividers to protect employees and the public.

There are also dividers to direct you into lines depending on the business you need to take care of.

Sophia looklive: "social distancing is a priority here at the jackson county courthouse.

They have stickers on the floor that are 6 feet apart, to show you where to stand."

And then exit out another way.

Tim guffey, jackson county commission chairman: "that way we don't have people doubling back congregating in the hallway, we're going to keep the hallways clear."

There are also certain hours you need to be aware of.

From 8:30 in the morning till 10:30 - only senior citizens and people most at risk for complications from coronavirus will be allowed in.

Then the building will be closed for an hour and a half so staff can clean the building.

Tim guffey, jackson county commission chairman: "we're going to shutdown and our cleaning folks are going to sanitize the building and try to really get it cleaned up the best they can."

Then it will be back open to the public from noon to 4.

Tim guffey, jackson county commission chairman: "we feel good about it, we'll just have to wait till tomorrow to see how it goes."

In scottsboro - sophia