DeKalb Approves Jail Funding After Failed Vote Delay
The DeKalb County Commission approved a capital outlay note for the new county jail Monday night following a failed attempt to remove the item from the agenda. Commissioner Greg Matthews led the effort to delay the vote, arguing that the body had received insufficient information regarding the project’s scope and impact on the surrounding neighborhood. […]
DeKalb Commissioners Approve Smith Road Site for Jail
After months of discussion, the DeKalb County Commissioners have committed to purchase property on Smith Road to construct a new jail. The commission will purchase an estimated 71.5 acres. The final cost will not exceed $1.8 million. Core drilling results are also pending. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said Smith Road was the best option. […]
DeKalb Jail Committee To Pursue Sites Outside Downtown
The DeKalb County Jail Committee will pursue sites outside of downtown Smithville for a new jail. The Jail Committee voted this week to remove the downtown options on a 9-2 vote. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee is now pursuing two green space sites. “I’d rather keep those under a hat right now, […]
DeKalb Requesting 3 Specific Cost Estimates For Jail Project
DeKalb County Commissioners voted Monday night to get three cost estimates for jail upgrades. The commission initially looked at receiving a cost estimate for just upgrading the current jail. The second price will include building a new jail by purchasing adjacent property the current location. The third option, purchasing property and building at a new […]
DeKalb Steps Back On Jail Decision; Explore Renovation
After hearing frustrations from local residents, the Dekalb County Jail Committee wants to revisit all possible solutions to the county’s jail problem. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee had looked at renovating the current jail a year and a half ago. He said he hopes this time around it will be a cheaper […]
DeKalb Commission Holds On Decision For Jail Location
The DeKalb County Commission tabled a decision on a new jail location during Monday night’s commission meeting. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee received some new potential properties last week that could be considered. Green said he wanted the jail committee to further evaluate the new options. “We will go over each piece […]
