Residents of Gainesville were caught off guard by the abrupt closure of their local post office, with no prior notice given. A sign on the door cited “safety concerns” as the reason, leaving customers scrambling to adjust.
Locals must now travel to the Pike Post Office, nearly 10 miles away, to retrieve mail requiring signatures or special handling.
Community members criticized the lack of communication, highlighting the hardship for residents without transportation. No timeline has been provided for reopening the Gainesville location.
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