Bullock County commissioners urged to fix courthouse elevator, craft a preservation plan

Apr 28, 2026

Residents and preservation advocates told the Bullock County Commission the historic courthouse shows signs of neglect — frequent elevator failures, peeling paint, missing handrails — and urged a funded maintenance plan and use of available preservation grants; commissioners agreed to schedule a planning session but took no immediate action.

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Residents and preservation advocates pressed the Bullock County Commission on April 14 to prioritize repairs and a maintenance plan for the county’s historic courthouse, citing repeated elevator failures, peeling paint and safety risks for court users and staff.

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