Adams County approves MOU with Decatur to secure courthouse parking

Oct 7, 2026

The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Decatur to secure 35–40 parking spaces for court use while the county renovates its courthouse and builds a judicial center; commissioners asked the city to act at its earliest opportunity so the MOU can be included in upcoming BZA proceedings.

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Adams County commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the City of Decatur that would reserve a minimum of 35 (and up to 40) parking spaces for court use Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the county renovates the Adams County Courthouse and builds a new Judicial Center. Clayton Lothridge, who presented the draft MOU, said the agreement is intended to ensure available parking within walking distance of court facilities and to support related court operations.

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