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Commissioners press staff for jail repair options after learning county has SPLOST funds available

Dougherty County Board of Commissioners · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners discussed jail infrastructure problems and financing options on April 9, noting staff is awaiting vendor quotes and that roughly $8 million in SPLOST funds may be available; the board asked for a follow-up with quotes and financing scenarios.

Commissioners devoted a lengthy portion of the April 9 meeting to the county jails repair needs and possible financing paths.

Vice Chair Newsom asked for an update on the public works committees recommendations about the jail. County staff and the county administrator, Derek King, said they were waiting on a quote from the company that rebuilt the jail's HVAC/chiller…

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