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Posted on: June 13, 2022

[ARCHIVED] County offices to close in recognition of Juneteenth

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For the first time, Georgetown County offices and facilities will close in honor of Juneteenth. As the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, county offices will close the following day, Monday, June 20. The additional holiday was approved by Georgetown County Council last year. For a complete list of County holidays, visit our Holiday Closures page.

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