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Sheriff to apply for Edward Barnes Memorial Justice Assistance grant

5534828 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

The board approved the Holmes County Sheriff's Office application for an Edward Barnes Memorial Justice Assistance grant to fund items for the sheriff's office.

Sheriff's Office leadership asked the board for authorization to apply for the Edward Barnes Memorial Justice Assistance grant and commissioners approved the request.

County staff said the grant is a standard, recurring award the sheriff's office applies for on an annual basis to fund equipment and operational needs. The sheriff's representative told the board the grant had supported several sheriff's office items in prior years and recommended applying again.

The board voted to authorize the sheriff to submit the grant application.

Ending: The Sheriff's Office will proceed with the application; no additional county match or appropriation was discussed at the meeting.