Council gets FEMA preapproval for courthouse roof; engineering study now required

May 19, 2026

Fulton County reported preapproval for a FEMA grant that could cover up to 75% of a courthouse roof replacement; the council said it will commission an engineering firm to prepare specifications before submitting a formal grant application.

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County officials told the council they have preapproval from FEMA for a grant covering up to 75% of a courthouse roof replacement, and they described next steps to prepare a formal application. An official said the county must hire an engineering firm to prepare bid specifications and a study to confirm load-bearing and cost estimates before applying in mid-June.

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