Sheriff contract renewed; EMA seeks disaster declarations and accepts small Duke grant for heat relief

Jul 7, 2026

The board renewed the jail's medical contract with Southern Health Partners and approved a $1,000 Duke grant for heat‑relief items; EMA also presented disaster declarations tied to storm damage that will enable potential FEMA reimbursement.

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The Decatur County commissioners on July 6 voted to renew the sheriff’s contract with Southern Health Partners for jail medical services and approved EMA requests tied to recent storm damage.

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