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Resident questions locked courthouse doors; county cites security protocol
Summary
A resident asked why most exterior courthouse doors are locked; County Attorney Tony Rowell said doors are locked for courthouse security because court is held upstairs and downstairs and the county follows State of Georgia protocol.
Mr. David Weeks of Douglas addressed the Coffee County Board of Commissioners at the March 6 meeting to ask why most exterior courthouse doors are locked. He identified his mailing address during his comment.
County Attorney Tony Rowell responded that the doors are locked for courthouse security reasons, noting the county holds court upstairs and downstairs and that the county is following the State of Georgia's protocol. No change in access policy or plan for public notice was discussed during the meeting.
The exchange was part of the public-comment portion of the meeting; no formal action was taken in response to the question.
