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Cherokee County commissioners approve nearly $1.2 million in purchases

Cherokee County commissioners approve nearly $1.2 million in purchases including new vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.
Cherokee County commissioners approve nearly $1.2 million in purchases including new vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.
By Juanita Love for the AJC
Feb 15, 2021

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved several expenditures at its Feb. 2 meeting. The total came to just under $1.2 million, according to a press release. The commissioners:

· Unanimously approved the purchase of two E-One Fire Engines from Fire Line, Inc. for $1.07 million, paid for by SPLOST funds.

· Unanimously approved purchasing two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office at a total cost of $80,200.

· Unanimously approved purchasing antennas and battery backup for the 800 MHz project for the Courthouse. The total cost is $46,585. A related budget transfer also was approved. There is no impact to the overall budget.

Information: cherokeega.com

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