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equipment, utilities and other expenditures would total about $950,000. Costs could be offset by a variety of funding sources, the largest of which could be rentals at $435,500. Additional funding could be taken from ticket and food and beverage sales, donations and other sources. City staff identified three potential sources for additional funding. While the city would be unable to directly fundraise, a nonprofit could be established to generate donations, allowing the community to show support for the center.
ATLANTA — The Fulton County Commission heard updates May 21 on organizations that affect the more than one million people living in Georgia’s largest county. Fulton County’s justice system involves several organizations that operate independently, including the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Superior and State courts and the Solicitor General. Justice System Programs Director Steve Nawrocki told commissioners the average monthly inmate population across all county jail facilities continues to increase each month. Nawrocki said the population of unindicted inmates is ticking up in 2025 but the average length of stay, around 214 days as of mid-May, is down more than a week since March. “Looking at the upcoming activities, refining the options and costs are targeted for the month of June with a final report in July, and then a presentation to the board in August,” Nawrocki said. “Overall, we’re tracking on schedule and continue to make good progress.” Priorities include continuing to report data on the justice system, automating the jail population analysis and collaborating with the courts.
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Johns Creek City Council members discuss options to find operations at a proposed performing arts center during a May 19 meeting.
City mines for supplemental funding for proposed performing arts center By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council is wrestling with ways to sustain a proposed $60 million performing arts center. At its May 19 meeting, the council discussed options to make up an about $250,000 gap in funding to sustain operations at the center. Talks began in April about funding the center, which council members said could be a cultural and recreational game changer for the city. Although the council has reviewed costs and explored the possibility of
bonds to fund its creation, no vote has been taken. Council members must decide by July whether they will pursue a bond referendum on November ballots. City Manager Kimberly Greer raised the question about how the city will maintain funding for the center’s operations. “Do you think an annual investment in a performing arts center is appropriate to add to our facility for recreational offerings?” Greer asked the council. Staff salaries and benefits would make up the largest portion of annual costs at about $680,000 during the center’s first year of operation. Wages, contractual and custodial services,
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