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Commission approves jail budget amendment, OKs sale of surplus county equipment

Houston County Commission · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Houston County commissioners approved a $44,017.50 budget amendment to buy additional masks for the jail amid an increased inmate population and authorized the sale of assorted surplus county equipment, both by voice vote.

Houston County commissioners approved two routine items during their May session, including a jail budget amendment and the sale of surplus county property.

The commission voted to amend the jail budget by $44,017.50 to purchase additional masks for the Houston County Jail, a measure moved by Commissioner James Ivy and seconded by Commissioner Adams. Chairman Brandon Chu called for the voice vote and the motion passed. The action…

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