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Toccoa weighs Police Department move to Fernside; City Hall to get front‑door security
Summary
Commissioners reviewed bids and grant options to relocate the Police Department to Fernside; Police Chief Carlisle said a security position will staff City Hall's front entrance 8 a.m.–5 p.m. while evidence staff remain downtown.
Commissioner Michelle Jamieson presented information and bid breakdowns — including material from TruVista — on relocating the Police Department to Fernside and discussed estimated costs for furniture and painting. Jamieson said staff is evaluating alternate spaces and funding sources, and that grant funding (including an application by Lynn Walton to T‑Mobile) could offset some costs.
Police Chief Carlisle described security plans to maintain a visible presence downtown while relocating administrative operations: "A security position will be present during hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the front door of City Hall," he said, and added that evidence‑department staff would remain at the downtown facility. Mayor Carter said the Fernside location would centralize services and provide needed presence on Big A Road. The commission moved the relocation discussion to the regular meeting for consideration and possible approval.
