Customer Service Centers Close Once a Month
Department of Driver Services (DDS) has scheduled four (4) furlough days in accordance with a July 22, 2009 directive from the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
All DDS customer service centers and administrative offices throughout the state will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, January 28, 2010
“While the decision to disrupt our customer service efforts is a difficult one, the days selected should minimize impact on customers,” said DDS Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier. DDS analyzed historical data to identify days that average fewer completed transactions.
“I continue to take great pride in the resilience, adaptability and dedication of DDS’ Team Members. I appreciate their continued commitment to service during this difficult economic time,” Dozier added.
DDS reminds customers that many transactions including initiating a change of address or replacing a lost license can be done online at www.dds.ga.gov.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Department Of Driver Services (DDS) Schedules Furlough Days
Friday, August 28, 2009
DHS: Furlough Plan Will Not Affect Critical Services
As the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) prepares to close operations on state-mandated furlough days, critical human services like child welfare and adult protective services will still be available throughout Georgia during the scheduled closings.
DHS will close offices on 12 separate days between September 2009 and June 2010. All but two of those days will be Fridays in order to have the minimum impact on the availability of services. Although DHS offices will be closed on furlough days, the public can still gain access to virtual services by visiting www.dhs.georgia.gov. In addition, DHS employees will still receive reports of child or elder abuse.
“Taking these furlough days is the best way to address Georgia’s budget shortfall while avoiding massive layoffs,” said DHS Commissioner B.J. Walker. “But even on the few days when our physical offices must close, we will be vigilant for Georgia’s children and elders who need protection.”
During furlough days, the procedure for reporting child or elder abuse remains the same. If a child or older adult is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. In all other cases, child abuse, neglect or exploitation concerns should be reported to the DFCS office in the county where the child lives. A list of DFCS offices is available at the DFCS web site at http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/.
Non-emergency reports of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation should be made by calling the Adult Protective Services (APS) Central Intake Unit toll-free at (888) 774-0152. Metro Atlanta residents can call (404) 657-5250.
DHS offices will close on the following days:
● Friday, September 4, 2009
● Friday, October 9, 2009
● Wednesday, November 25, 2009
● Thursday, December 31, 2009
● Friday, January 8, 2010
● Friday, February 5, 2010
● Friday, March 5, 2010
● Friday, April 2, 2010
● Friday, May 7, 2010
● Friday, May 21, 2010
● Friday, June 4, 2010
● Friday, June 18, 2010
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