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Felony Drug Court requests $369,630 in FY‑27 operating funds; county to consider application

Troup County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Staff requested permission to apply for a FY‑27 Felony Drug Court operating grant of $369,630.85 with a 15% match ($60,399.55); staff said the program had 33 participants and that co‑occurring disorders help determine court placement.

County staff asked the board to approve applying for the Felony Drug Court FY‑27 operating grant to fund drug‑court services and case management.

"The felony drug court is requesting a total of $369,630.85 with a 15% match of $60,399.55," staff said, and reported 33 current participants. Staff explained that where mental health and substance abuse co‑occur can determine which court a person is placed in and that participant fees and DATE funds help cover the local match.

The board heard the presentation and scheduled formal consideration of the application for the regular meeting that evening; no vote was taken in the work session.