County manager names SPLOST and camera fund as possible sources for jail renovation

Mar 18, 2026

County Manager Merv Waldrop told the board potential funding for the detention center renovation could come from SPLOST III, IV and V proceeds and from the School Zone Camera fund; specific amounts were not specified at the March 18 work session.

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County Manager Merv Waldrop told the Burke County Board of Commissioners that potential funding sources for the proposed detention center renovation include proceeds from SPLOST III, IV and V and proposed monies from the School Zone Camera fund.

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