Commission approves $75,000 programming study from JMA Architecture despite judge's request to table

Mar 26, 2025

Stephens County approved a $75,000 programming and feasibility study from JMA Architecture for the government building. A local judge urged the board to table the item and call for a broader, multi-stakeholder comprehensive study; the board voted to proceed.

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The board approved a proposal from JMA Architecture for architectural and engineering services to evaluate the viability of an existing government building and develop a space program. Staff described a two-phase effort: Phase 1 would evaluate the existing structure (estimated ~45 days) and Phase 2 would develop a program of space and potential additions (estimated ~75 days). Total estimated cost was cited as about $75,000 with SPLOST 7 funds available.

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