Coffee County reports HVAC controller problems and tampering at Justice Center pods
Nov 7, 2025
County staff reported roughly $82,000 in quoted repairs for the jail HVAC and related systems, with about $30,000 completed. Committee members said some pod thermostats and speakers have been tampered with and that staff plans to relocate temperature sensors to return-air locations to obtain accurate readings.
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County staff told the Capital Outlay Committee on Nov. 6 that the Justice Center jail has approximately $82,000 in quoted repairs for HVAC and related systems, and that about $30,000 of that work has been completed. The update emphasized persistent issues with temperature controllers and pod thermostats, which staff said have returned inconsistent readings.
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