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Sheriff warns of jail costs as DOC backlog and medical expenses push budget lines higher
Summary
Sheriff Thomas told council that rising fuel, ammunition and inmate-medication costs are driving budget increases; the county continues to hold sentenced inmates because of state DOC capacity constraints and expects reimbursement timing from the state to affect the general fund.
Sheriff Thomas reported to the council that DeKalb County is facing higher costs in several public-safety accounts as the sheriff's office adjusts for training, ammunition and medical expenses tied to the jail.
Key changes the sheriff outlined for the 2026 budget include a request for a 5% cost‑of‑living increase for staff, an increase to petroleum products (gas) to reflect 2024/2025 spending trends, and a larger ammunition and training account to support planned…
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