Camden County leaders debate whether to bond or defer: jail project estimated at $50M+ with $10M in SPLOST 9 Commissioners and staff discussed options to fund a major new jail project, the timing of construction, and whether to bond now or rely on future SPLOST receipts. Staff gave per‑bed cost estimates and a preliminary debt‑service example; commissioners asked for more planning before committing to a 300‑bed facility.

Camden County commissioners are grappling with a monumental decision on how to fund a new $50 million jail project that could impact local taxpayers and future developments.

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