Emanuel County approves $42,229 fire/rescue tools purchase; county share approximately $22,229

May 18, 2026

The Board of Commissioners approved purchase of miscellaneous fire/rescue tools with a county cost of about $22,229 and a grant contribution of $20,000, making the total purchase price approximately $42,229. The motion passed 5-0.

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Emanuel County commissioners voted unanimously on May 18 to approve the purchase of miscellaneous fire and rescue tools. The minutes record the county's portion of the purchase as approximately $22,229; a grant will fund the remaining $20,000, for a total purchase price of about $42,229. Commissioner Ricky Thompson made the motion and Commissioner Kawame Coleman seconded; the vote was 5-0.

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