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MACON- About 200 people turned out Tuesday night to tour the aging Macon County Jail, which was built in 1909.
The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce and County Sheriff Robert Dawson hosted the event, which also included a barbecue meal. While Dawson praises county officials for helping to maintain the building, he says the jail is coming to the end of its life:
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Dawson also invited reporters to tour the jail and take photographs. GoodRadio News asked the Sheriff about an area behind the cells where parts of the floor are pulling away from the wall:
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The turnout drew a diverse crowd ranging from children to the elderly. Sheriff Dawson says residents appreciate the opportunity to view the jail first-hand:
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A new jail would probably require a bond issue or a sales tax increase. The Sheriff says while the aging facility may be able to last another one to three years, a new jail will be needed. The Macon County Jail's capacity is 28, and there are currently 15 male offenders. Macon County sends female inmates to the Randolph County Justice Center in Huntsville.
KWIX Radio reporter Brian Hauswirth toured the Macon County Jail Tuesday night. Click here to listen to Brian's full interview with Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson, which was recorded after the tour on July 17, 2012:
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The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce and County Sheriff Robert Dawson hosted the event, which also included a barbecue meal. While Dawson praises county officials for helping to maintain the building, he says the jail is coming to the end of its life:
Dawson also invited reporters to tour the jail and take photographs. GoodRadio News asked the Sheriff about an area behind the cells where parts of the floor are pulling away from the wall:
The turnout drew a diverse crowd ranging from children to the elderly. Sheriff Dawson says residents appreciate the opportunity to view the jail first-hand:
A new jail would probably require a bond issue or a sales tax increase. The Sheriff says while the aging facility may be able to last another one to three years, a new jail will be needed. The Macon County Jail's capacity is 28, and there are currently 15 male offenders. Macon County sends female inmates to the Randolph County Justice Center in Huntsville.
KWIX Radio reporter Brian Hauswirth toured the Macon County Jail Tuesday night. Click here to listen to Brian's full interview with Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson, which was recorded after the tour on July 17, 2012:
Part of the floor is pulling away from a wall at the Macon County Jail.
This is a photo of a Macon County jail cell (photos by GoodRadio's Brian Hauswirth)
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