OP lost me at no notification. I see notification for stuff like this constantly on their official social media channels and I don't even follow them or live in that area.

I would literally bet that "no notification" translates more accurately into, "I didn't pay any attention, thus missed several notifications over a months long period."

The concept of "Southern Hospitality" exists as a way for white people to flex on being slave holders. If you don't have to do any work, it frees up a lot of energy for stuff that otherwise doesn't need to be done.