UPDATE FROM MAYOR BUTLER WITH RESPECT TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We are five days in, and I am pleased to say that thus far the City of Forest Park if still COVID-19 free. As of noon Thursday, March 19, 2020, out of 287 confirmed statewide cases, only 6 are in Clayton County. We are aware there is a host of information circulating. While we do not want people to panic, we want to keep you informed. Every attempt will be made to factually address the concerns of the people of Forest Park.

Forest Park City Hall, Municipal Court, and all city properties will be closed until further notice. However, essential employees such as fire, police and public works employees will continue to provide services to the public. Mayor Butler and the governing body are exploring extending grace periods for payments due to the City.

We will get through this if we work together and support each other. I am calling upon all of Forest Park to continue to follow the health guidelines that have been established and to be patient as we endure this crisis.

Stay abreast of the changing information through www.cdc.gov and www.dph.georgia.gov, and locally from www.forestparkga.org.