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Macon–Bibb Commission approves Jericho Design Group to design staged jail expansion
Summary
The commission voted to hire Jericho Design Group to develop a three‑phase plan for a jail expansion that prioritizes mental‑health beds and a new maximum‑security housing unit; Phase 2B is estimated at $24–25 million, and the total concept cost is estimated at $28–31 million.
The Macon–Bibb County Commission voted Sept. 23 to authorize the mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Jericho Design Group to design a staged expansion of the county jail.
Clay Murphy presented the proposal, describing a three‑phase concept: demolish the Higgins Building to create parking (Phase 1); renovate the existing infirmary area to add up to 24 mental‑health beds and address sight‑lines and staffing issues (Phase 2); and build new maximum‑security…
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