Columbus council reviews FY26 midyear budget; debate centers on pay increases for Muscogee County Prison staff City finance staff presented a midyear FY26 budget amendment that incorporates prior-year carryovers and proposed pay adjustments; councilors debated using salary savings versus permanent raises for Muscogee County Prison correctional officers and directed staff to draft a one-time bonus option and return with revenue modeling.

The Columbus council faces a tough decision: should they implement permanent pay raises for correctional officers or settle for a one-time bonus amid rising competition for staff?

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