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Houston County commissioners approve purchases, hires, insurance renewal and program participation
Summary
At their March 24 meeting the Houston County Commissioners unanimously approved budget amendments, new hires and promotions, multiple equipment and vehicle purchases totaling hundreds of thousands, an insurance renewal that adds cyber coverage, and participation in a youth leadership program.
HOUSTON COUNTY, March 24, 2026 — The Houston County Commissioners Court approved a series of routine but consequential administrative actions at its regular meeting, including personnel approvals, equipment purchases, an insurance renewal that adds cyber-security coverage, and participation in a summer Youth Leadership Program.
The court voted unanimously on a set of budget amendments and to pay accounts payable, fund transfers and ratified salary expenses. In personnel actions, the court approved the hiring of Hailee Keaton as a jailer at an annual salary of $42,000 and the appointment of Kirby Whittmore as Jail Sergeant at $47,000. The court also approved the promotion of Hugh Coleman to full‑time Assistant County Attorney with the bi‑weekly salary specified in the personnel…
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