GEORGETOWN, Del. – Sussex County government offices will close to the public at noon on December 5 to allow employees to attend the annual Mildred King Luncheon, according to a notice posted on the county’s website. Offices will operate on their regular morning schedule from 8:30 a.m. until midday before closing for the rest of the day. The county advises residents to plan ahead if they need to complete in person business on December 5, as public access will not be available after noon. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, December 8. The Mildred King Luncheon is held each December to recognize county employees for their service. The event is named for former employee Mildred King, who worked for Sussex County for nearly 30 years.
