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Athens County adopts 2026 temporary budgets; commissioners note jail and capital pressures
Summary
The board adopted the 2025 budget as the 2026 temporary General Fund baseline and approved outside-fund temporary budgets; commissioners flagged a $250,000 regional jail increase and capital needs for cruisers and radios while directing conservative medical insurance estimates.
The Athens County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 23 to adopt the county's 2025 original budget as the 2026 temporary General Fund baseline and to approve a comprehensive set of 2026 Temporary Outside Fund Budgets for departments across the county.
Commissioners said the temporary adoption preserves operational continuity while staff reconcile actuals before final adoption. They highlighted several…
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