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City manager outlines plan to reopen local jail after sheriff signals intent to stop operating it Sept. 1
Summary
City Manager Chris Lagerbloom presented analysis on reopening the 72-bed Alpharetta facility after the Fulton County sheriff announced plans to cease operating the jail; staff estimated operating costs, staffing needs and a path to reopen under an enterprise model.
City Manager Chris Lagerbloom told a council work session the Fulton County sheriff has indicated an intent to stop operating the local Alpharetta jail effective Sept. 1, and he presented staff analysis of what it would take for the city to reopen and operate the 72-bed facility.
"We're here because the sheriff has indicated his intent to stop operating our jail effective September 1," Lagerbloom said. He described the jail as able to house both men and women, capably but…
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