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County officials press state and federal partners as jail crowding, costs persist
Summary
During its July 1 meeting the Cobb County Legislative Body heard updates from the county mayor, attorney general and sheriff about efforts to secure federal and state support to address jail overcrowding, ongoing out‑of‑county inmate housing and the multi‑year timeline and budget implications for a new justice center.
Cobb County Legislative Body members on July 1 discussed ongoing efforts to resolve a jail-capacity crisis that officials say is forcing the county to house inmates out of area and causing significant operating costs.
The most immediate problem, county officials said, is that the county is housing 88 inmates in a 52‑bed facility in Harrison County while pursuing approval and funding for a larger certified jail. “We’re housing 88 bed 88 inmates and a 52 bed jail in Harrison County. And that’s completely unacceptable,” said the Sheriff (name not provided).
County Mayor Mathis told the CLB the county has engaged the state attorney general’s office and federal representatives and is seeking FEMA review and approval of…
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