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Monroe County Jail Expansion Moves Forward | Macon News
Monroe County is moving forward with plans to expand its jail, voting to hire an architect to design a new wing that could add 45 beds — a move aimed at easing overcrowding and cutting costs from housing inmates in other counties. With only 22 open beds right now, the county’s current 178-bed facility is stretched thin. The $4.5 million design phase will be funded by a local sales tax, but officials are already questioning if 45 beds will suffice as the population grows. Next steps include feasibility studies and cost analysis, while the Sheriff argues the expansion is urgently needed. No…
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