FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract to begin stabilization work on the Historic Courthouse following recent fire damage.
During a special called meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, commissioners approved expenses and a proposal to contract Quality Plus Services for the project. The agreement is set at an amount not to exceed $520,000 and is pending final legal review.
Officials say the stabilization effort is a critical first step in addressing life-safety concerns and preventing further damage to surrounding properties and those working in or near the area.
The post-fire stabilization process will include removing damaged materials such as loose bricks, metal coping, and fire-destroyed wood. Crews will also partially dismantle compromised walls of the historic courtroom facing Tribune Street and the Etowah River, reinforce 28 window openings, and install a temporary structural band around the courthouse clocktower approximately 45 feet above ground.
County leaders say the work will help secure the site, allowing for additional structural evaluations and reopening nearby roads for residents and businesses.
All salvageable materials, including bricks, will be carefully removed and stored until a final decision is made on potential reuse.
The project is expected to take approximately three to four weeks to complete once work begins.
In addition to the stabilization contract, commissioners also approved an emergency allocation of $150,000 to temporarily relocate courthouse operations to the former Law Enforcement Center. The funding will cover equipment needed to maintain daily operations during the transition.
Officials emphasize that further decisions regarding the long-term future of the Historic Courthouse will be made after stabilization and additional assessments are completed.