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Augusta commission advances SPLOST 9 list with boathouse, juvenile court increases and public‑safety asks
Summary
Commissioners resumed work on the proposed SPLOST 9 ballot list, agreeing to add $5 million for May Park and signaling support for modular jail pods and other public‑safety requests while staff updated project costs (a $14 million boathouse rebuild and juvenile court cost growth to $20 million).
Augusta’s commission resumed its work session on SPLOST 9, with staff presenting an updated project list and commissioners signaling support for several public‑safety and parks items while asking staff to return with refined language and cost detail.
Administrator Allen told the commission the SPLOST 9 timeline aims for a May 19 ballot, with two work sessions (including Dec. 4) and final list approval planned for the Jan. 6 meeting. She said changes since August are marked in the packet and summarized key additions: a $14,000,000 allocation under quality of life for the river walk and boathouse rebuild and a $2,500,000 bond‑interest allowance in general government. Cost estimates for the Craig Horton juvenile court project…
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