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Council approves SPLOST reallocations for sheriff tactical gear and fire/EMS equipment
Columbus, Georgia City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary
Columbus City Council approved the sheriff's request to reallocate $430,000 in SPLOST funds for tactical gear and approved reallocation of $1.8 million for fire/EMS to buy ambulances, turnout gear and related equipment; both reallocations were presented by the deputy city manager and approved by voice vote.
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Columbus City Council approved two SPLOST reallocation requests: one from the sheriff’s office for tactical equipment and another from Fire/EMS for fleet and equipment needs.
Deputy City Manager described the sheriff’s request as replacing a…
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