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Douglas County officials to study museum space as courthouse readies for more judges

Douglas County Board of Commissioners · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Residents pressed county officials for square-footage and rent details after a question about whether the county museum could remain in the old courthouse as the building is repurposed for additional judges. Commissioners said staff will study co-location options and present recommendations in January.

A resident asked for exact square footage of museum and leased office space and warned she would "hate to see Douglas County's artifacts... move to Cobb County," opening a discussion about whether the county'owned courthouse can continue to host the museum while the courthouse is renovated for judges.

Commissioner (Speaker 3) said the courthouse is a historic property with limitations and acknowledged looming space pressure: "This courthouse...…

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