County approves $41,103 jail plumbing repairs; administrator reports lock replacements in testing

Jul 28, 2026

Commissioners approved a $41,103 contract to replace six deteriorated shower P-traps at the Meriwether County Jail; County Administrator John Gorton said the jail lock manufacturer reported 36 locks in final testing and is redesigning upgraded components, and staff is seeking a timeline from the vendor.

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The Board authorized Max Air Plumbing to replace six deteriorated shower P-traps and related drains at the Meriwether County Jail at a cost of $41,103, with funding to come from SPLOST. County Administrator John Gorton reported Max Air performed a video inspection that found the six P-traps encased in concrete and recommended removing the concrete, replacing the traps and drains, and repouring the concrete.

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