DeKalb County approves up to $35 million jail capital outlay note amid public concern

Feb 24, 2026

DeKalb County commissioners voted 10-4 to authorize up to $35 million in short-term borrowing for a new jail, after public commenters raised safety and siting concerns and an earlier motion to remove the resolution from the agenda failed.

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DeKalb County commissioners voted on Feb. 24 to authorize issuance of a not-to-exceed $35,000,000 Jail Capital Outlay Note, approving Resolution 2026-02-143 on a 10-4 roll call.

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