Jackson County Government offices will be closed April 3, 2020 through April 13, 2020 in order to comply with the shelter in place order the Governor is expected to sign today. County departments deemed to be essential functions during this time will remain operational. Those departments include E911, EMA, EMS, Sheriff, Jail, Correctional Institute, Senior Citizen meals, Solid Waste Transfer Station and Compactor Sites. Animal Control is closed to the public but staff will continue to care for the animals in the shelter and provide services on an emergency basis only.