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Bibb County Jail Expansion Update | Macon News
Bibb County is tackling its aging jail with a major two-phase upgrade set to transform inmate care—especially for those with mental health needs. By renovating an existing unit and building a new one, the facility will add critical beds and boost efficiency in a 46-year-old structure plagued by overcrowding. A key innovation? On-site housing for River Edge Behavioral Health staff, enabling direct, compassionate care within the jail walls—and better conditions for clinicians. While a brand-new facility looms on the horizon, this phased project—budgeted at $28.5M–$31M—aims to wrap up by late…
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