Local Newspaper Staff Hit with COVID-19

The Journal, a local newspaper serving Oconee County, is currently experiencing a significant impact due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its staff. This unfortunate situation has affected multiple departments, including reporters who provide the news content, circulation staff who ensure the distribution of the paper, and customer service representatives who handle reader inquiries and concerns.

As a result of this situation, readers may notice a decrease in the volume of news content in the upcoming editions of the newspaper. This is due to the reduced capacity of their reporting team as they recover from the illness. Additionally, if you need to contact their office for any reason, please be aware that hold times for calls may be longer than usual. Customer service representatives are doing their best to assist everyone in a timely manner, but the reduced staffing may cause some delays. The Journal’s staff said they look forward to returning to regular operations as soon as possible.