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Consultants urge new jail, centralized facilities governance in DeKalb County space study

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

OX agency presented a county facilities study that found governance and data gaps, recommended centralized oversight and CMMS implementation, and urged the county to prioritize a new jail (option 2: balanced campus with separate juvenile unit).

Consultants from OX agency presented a months‑long space and facilities study to DeKalb County commissioners, concluding that the county faces significant governance, data and infrastructure gaps and should prioritize a new jail and centralized facility oversight.

Kelly (S9), who led the study, said roughly 48% of county facilities are in shortage when measured against workflow and functional needs. The study flagged a lack of centralized capital planning,…

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