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Houston County leaders open talks on jail expansion as average daily population rises
Summary
Commissioners discussed rising average daily jail populations, recent judicial coordination and possible funding options — including a dedicated tax — and scheduled staff work sessions to evaluate expansion scenarios and budget impacts.
Houston County commissioners opened an extended discussion about the county jail’s growing daily population and possible expansion options, saying they will pursue staff research and scheduled work sessions to identify feasible funding and operational approaches.
The commission chair (Unidentified Speaker (S2)) said the jail, built in 2000 and occupied in 2001, is seeing an average daily population up about 25% from original expectations and that average length of custody has increased. "Average daily population is the issue that we're struggling with," the chair said, crediting "captain Asbille" for supplying booking and…
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