On Tuesday, December 16, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a resolution to hire Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc. to build out a third courtroom at the Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center and have it also serve as a multipurpose room.

The project will cost $202,075 and will be funded through the 2018 SPLOST program, using allocations from the Judicial–Juvenile Justice Property line item and the Judicial–Courthouse Property line .

“The approval of this funding allows the Juvenile Court to build out an unfinished space into a fully functional, multipurpose courtroom,” said Macon Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court Chief Judge Ché Young. “This added capacity gives us much-needed flexibility for court proceedings, trainings, and programs, helps us respond to growing caseloads, and positions the court for future judicial expansion when appropriate. Most importantly, it reflects careful stewardship of public funds while improving access to justice for children, families, and the broader community.”

Once complete, the renovated space will allow for greater flexibility in how the Juvenile Justice Center operates. The multipurpose room will be designed to support a variety of uses, helping the facility better meet the evolving needs of staff, youth, and families.