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DeKalb County commissioners have taken a significant step forward in their new jail project by approving a scoping agreement with BW/GM Development, setting the stage for future developments without upfront fees!

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Commissioners pick BW/GM for scoping phase of new jail project
After interviews, the commissioners approved pursuing a scoping agreement with GM Development/BW Development for the jail project's BO/T scoping phase; BW/GM said it will not charge scoping fees but any third-party soft costs would be passed through to the county.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
DeKalb County commissioners have formed a three-member committee to evaluate jail proposals, racing against the clock to deliver their recommendation by Friday!

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Commissioners form three-person BOT evaluation committee for jail RFPQ
The board established a three-member BOT evaluation committee to review jail RFPQs, accepting Commissioner Kelland Dooley's appointment and naming Dave Holt and Sheriff Brady Thomas as additional members; the committee must provide a recommendation on a tight timeline to publish by Friday.
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September 19, 2026 at 3:41 AM
DeKalb County is one step closer to a new jail as commissioners review three competitive bids—who will secure the project?

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Three bidders for new jail project taken under advisement; commissioners create evaluation committee
At the RFPQ opening for the proposed new jail, the county received submissions from Envoy, Build BW and Garmung. Commissioners voted to take the bids under advisement, form a three-person evaluation committee and requested a recommendation by the Sept. 28 meeting.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:27 AM
DeKalb County commissioners are gearing up for a crucial special session to tackle the financial future of the proposed jail—will they decide to issue bonds or seek expert counsel?

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Commissioners schedule special meeting to weigh jail financing options
Commissioners set a special meeting for Thursday the 20th at noon to consider bond counsel, underwriter and other financing options for a proposed jail project.
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August 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As budget uncertainties loom in DeKalb County, council members are grappling with skyrocketing jail costs and looming state tax changes that could reshape funding for essential services.

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Council warned of major budget risks as jail estimates climb and state tax changes loom
Council members warned that a planned jail project has seen design and cost estimates climb (blueprint mechanicals $30,000–$50,000; a rough project total cited at about $50 million) and discussed the mandatory MUST committee process for reallocating local‑option income taxes that could shift revenue streams beginning 2027–2028.
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May 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
7 arrested for trying to sneak Versace glasses, Jack Daniels, sausages and more into DeKalb jail
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/7-arrested-trying-sneak-versace-155617096.html
June 18, 2023 at 4:11 AM