City of Auburn, GA

Announcement about Sounding Off: Unfortunately with the COVID-19 numbers increasing, we have decided to cancel the annual Sounding Off The Christmas Season event in downtown Auburn. We will still have the city beautifully decorated and hope you and your family enjoy the decorations during the holiday season. We plan to have photo opportunities in different areas of the downtown. The city is still operating while following all precautions to prevent spread throughout or comm...unity, we ask you to use the drop box for payments as well as calling for an appointment if you need to meet with staff. Thank you for understanding and we wish you a very special Holiday Season with your family and friends. Stay safe, stay healthy!

The Department of Public Health has begun a survey regarding the COVID-19 vaccine that we hope will be available soon. We encourage everyone to participate so that the Department of Public Health can provide more protection to our community. You can find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMG5SBY

COVID-19 Testing Available MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Testing Site Hours 7:30 a.m. 3 p.m.... (Hours vary by site. Tests by appointment only.) Please schedule appointments through the link below For questions or issues, please call 770-513-5631. Call Center Hours Monday Friday: 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Auburn residents can go to Gwinnett county sites https://www.gnrhealth.com/before-covid-test/ https://www.webmd.com//what-does-covid19-do-to-my-lungs-if

Information from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resource Division in reference to avoiding deer-car collisions. Avoiding Deer-Car Collisions: Increased deer sightings often happen in the Fall of the year and may occur for a number of reasons, such as the following:... Mating Season: Deer mating season occurs between October and early December. Male deer go into rut and begin actively searching for mates. This greatly contributes to the increased movement of deer, bringing them across roadways. Increased human population and rural development: As the human population continues to grow and expand into traditionally rural areas, deer lose their natural food source and consequently move into new areas in search of food and water. Time Changes: As we begin to fall back for daylight savings time, our days become shorter and nights become longer. Rush hour for most commuters tends to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most activeat dawn and dusk. Follow these tips to help avoid potential collisions: Unpredictable: Always remember deer are wildlife and therefore, can be unpredictable. A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle. One Deer Usually Means More: Take caution and slow down when a deer crosses. Deer generally travel in groups, so if one crosses, be prepared that others may follow. Time of Day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they typically are seen roadside during the early morning and late eveningthe same times most people are commuting to and from work. Time of Year: While deer-car collisions can occur any time of year, the fall breeding season is a peak time for such accidents. Road shoulders generally provide green food both during extremely dry times of the year and following a long, hard winter. Minimize Damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damageresist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, this may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle. If an accident occurs, alert 911 as soon as possible. #AvoidDeerCarCollisions #AlwaysBuckleUp #CityofAuburn

The OWLS, Older, Wiser, Laughing, Seniors are being celebrated today by our P&L department handing out boxed lunches in a drive through Thanksgiving celebration. We sure do appreciate our senior citizens!! photos to follow!