County asked to pay $50,000 for jail feasibility study by Garmong

Dec 15, 2025

Dougherty County staff asked the commission to approve a $50,000 consulting agreement with Garmong GA, LLC to complete a 90‑day jail feasibility study to test renovation versus new construction, assess capacity and staffing needs for 20 years, and produce cost and schedule estimates.

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Packet materials asked the Board to accept a $50,000 consulting proposal from Garmong GA, LLC to conduct a Dougherty County Jail Feasibility Study. Staff recommended transferring $50,000 from General Fund contingency to the County’s Jail Services account and then executing the Garmong agreement contingent on the budget transfer.

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