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Chilton County’s New Courthouse Opens | Birmingham News
Chilton County’s long-awaited new courthouse officially opened Monday, replacing a 60-year-old facility that couldn’t meet modern needs or accessibility standards. After two decades of planning, the sleek, fully accessible building now houses all county services under one roof—boosting convenience for veterans, disabled citizens, and everyone else. Though costly to build and maintain the old courthouse, leaders deemed it essential for future growth. Court operations began in June, and locals are raving about the historic design touches. Once cleared, the old building will be transferred to…
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