Dorchester County Treasurer's Office in St. George Closed Until Further Notice
As a result of a possible COVID-19 exposure and out of an abundance of caution, the Dorchester County Treasurer's Office located at the Kenneth F. Waggoner Services Building in St. George is closed for cleaning and sanitizing.
Current tax payments can be placed in the drop box located at the left corner of 201 Johnston Street in St. George. All receipts and decals will be mailed as soon as possible.
The Treasurer's Office located at the Human Services Building in Summerville remains open, during normal business hours.
Treasurer's Office staff is available via phone and email, during normal business hours. However, there may be a delayed response due to offsite connectivity.
As of now, the Treasurer's Office in St. George plans to reopen on Monday, January 11. Note: The reopening date is subject to change.
Magistrate Court
As a result of the rising cases of COVID-19, South Carolina Chief Justice Beatty has ordered the suspension of all in-person summary court proceedings beginning Monday, January 11, until further notice. This excludes bond hearings and emergency matters including, but not limited to, restraining orders, orders of protection, and vacating of bench warrants. Review The Full Order
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
As of Wednesday, January 6, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Services (SCDHEC) is reporting 1,298 active cases of COVID-19 in Dorchester County.
The total number of cases reported in Dorchester County is 8,932. Cases are removed from SCDHEC’s (current/active) count 14 days after they are confirmed. These numbers will continue to rise if we do not remain vigilant and stop the spread of germs.
Mobile Testing
SCDHEC and the Dorchester County Health Department provide mobile testing at the Dorchester County Health Department located at 500 N. Main Street in Summerville (Cedar Street entrance) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are preferred. A referral is not required. Pediatric testing is also available. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment. Parking is available on W. 4th North Street.
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