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, […]
