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Upson County tax commissioner urges board to provide security for office, staff ahead of move to Drake Building
Summary
The county tax commissioner asked the Board of Commissioners to ensure armed or dedicated security for his office and staff, citing large daily cash deposits during tax season, a $50,000 bond limit, and personal safety concerns; the board agreed to explore sheriff or shared security options.
The Upson County tax commissioner urged the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 25 to provide security for his office and staff ahead of a planned move to the Drake Building, saying the office handles large daily cash and check deposits during tax season and that current measures leave staff exposed.
At the meeting the commissioner presented deposit slips and photos of cash drawers to illustrate the amounts handled during peak collection periods and said his office is currently bonded for roughly $50,000. “That’s our average daily deposit,” he said while pointing to the paperwork, arguing that the…
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