Quitman County Consolidates Office Contacts, Clarifies Meeting Schedule

Quitman County officials have consolidated and posted contact and office information to give residents clearer access to county services and government meetings. The Board of Supervisors office is located at 220 Chestnut Street in Marks, the county seat, and the county posts recurring Board meeting times that typically begin at 9 a.m. in the courthouse at that same address. The consolidation makes it easier for residents to locate the offices they need for permits, zoning inquiries, tax questions, and public records requests.

Key county functions listed for public access include the county administrator and economic development director, the chancery clerk, and the tax assessor and collector. The county provides department contact names and phone numbers so residents can reach the correct office directly for specific needs. For permitting and zoning questions contact information for the county administrator or the economic development office will connect residents with permitting procedures and application forms. For tax assessments and collection matters residents should contact the tax assessor and collector. Public records requests and official court and record filings are handled through the chancery clerk.

The posted meeting schedule and centralized contact information have practical implications for civic engagement and local accountability. Regularly scheduled Board meetings provide the primary public forum for citizens to observe county business, request agenda items, and seek clarification on budgetary and policy decisions. Residents who want to address the Board or submit formal records requests are encouraged to contact the appropriate office ahead of meetings to confirm times and any filing requirements.

Centralizing contact points at the courthouse also affects transparency and workflow. By directing many functions to 220 Chestnut Street in Marks the county aims to reduce confusion about where to submit documents and whom to call. Residents should verify phone numbers and staff assignments when they call and ask about any specific forms or deadlines needed for permitting, tax appeals, or public records requests. Clear contact information and predictable meeting times strengthen citizen access to county government and support informed participation in local governance.