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DeKalb committee approves FY2025 amendment to fund critical jail repairs

DeKalb County Finance, Audit and Budget Committee · November 10, 2025
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The Finance, Audit and Budget Committee approved a FY2025 operating budget amendment to fund prioritized repairs at the DeKalb County Jail, including roof sealing, elevator fixes, lock replacements, and replacement of about 1,500 metal toilet/sink units and 197 cell light fixtures.

The DeKalb County Finance, Audit and Budget Committee on Wednesday approved a FY2025 budget amendment to fund critical repairs at the county jail, citing safety and capacity needs.

Mr. Williams, the county chief operating officer, told the committee the request represents a triage of the jail’s most urgent capital needs and “really represent[s] a down payment into a capital strategy and a capital plan to address various issues at the jail.” The list includes sealing three roofs, repairing…

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