Effectively immediately, we are limiting access to the public for all county buildings. All doors will be locked and monitored. We encourage you to continue doing business through e-mail, internet, or phone when at all possible. If an in-person transaction is required, please contact the appropriate department for an appointment.
The Ben Hill County Commission is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of our community. We are taking the above-mentioned action based on guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Social distancing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. While these actions are temporary, we feel this simple precaution is in the best interest for the community and our employees.
Thank you for working with us for a healthier Ben Hill County.
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An increasing awareness of the concerns surrounding the disposal of prescription drugs has spurred a local effort to provide Ben Hill County residents with a safe place to deposit unwanted medicine. To handle the growing need, the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office has set up its own secure prescription drop box in the department for use by residents looking for a way of getting rid of medication.
Leaving expired prescriptions around the house can pose a health risk if mistakenly ingested, and parents are increasingly diligent to keep drugs out of children’s hands. Meanwhile, throwing medicine away leaves them vulnerable to animals or even humans sorting through trash. And more and more people are getting the word that flushing prescriptions down the toilet has the potential to contaminate water sources.
The drop box is located at the Sheriff’s Office 24 hours a day and is a way they can offer a secure convenient method of disposal for our citizens.
