Decatur County Publishes Comprehensive Department Directory: Contacts, Hours, Services

For residents who need county services or emergency contacts, Decatur County's department directory compiles contact details, office hours, and operational notes for core county functions. The information covers parks and recreation, trash and recycling drop-off sites, emergency management, public health, law enforcement, and volunteer fire and rescue resources — giving households and businesses a single reference for routine and urgent needs.

Parks and Recreation information includes the Civic Center with its walking track, playground, and pavilion rental details. The county lists Stacey Gurley as Parks Director and provides the Civic Center phone for reservations and programming questions. The parks entry also notes timing for youth basketball season and other seasonal recreational offerings that residents commonly use.

Five convenience centers accept household trash and recycling: Fairgrounds Convenience Center, Jeanette, Wylie Gardner, Mt. Lebanon, and Bob’s Landing. Each site is listed with hours and a uniform set of restrictions: no commercial vehicles, loads must be secured, rummaging is prohibited, and children must remain in vehicles. These rules are intended to keep sites safe and to maintain fast traffic flow during peak drop-off hours.

Emergency Management is represented by Director Andrew Sparks. The directory reiterates that 911 remains the primary contact for life-safety emergencies and points residents to county sign-up for Code Red alerts and related preparedness resources for notifications during severe weather or civil emergencies. The entry also includes local emergency contact reminders and guidance for household readiness.

Public health and safety listings include the Decatur County Health Department with its address, phone, and posted hours for clinic and administrative services. The Sheriff's Office entry names Sheriff Dale King and summarizes jail staffing and contact procedures for the sheriff’s office and county jail. Trustee, rescue squad, and volunteer fire department contacts are provided as well, with volunteer fire chiefs and station addresses listed for residents seeking local station information or wanting to coordinate with first responders.

This directory functions as a practical reference for everyday interactions with county government — from reserving the Civic Center pavilion to disposing of household waste correctly, from signing up for emergency alerts to contacting the sheriff or health department. Residents should save relevant contact details, note convenience center rules before hauling loads, and sign up for Code Red alerts to stay informed during emergencies. The directory also highlights where volunteer and civic engagement can plug into public safety and parks programming, keeping community services responsive and locally staffed.