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Demorest council takes up new probation services agreements with Alto and CRSA

The city's probation coverage, currently handled under a contract with the Town of Alto, is up for a new agreement that could affect how probation services are provided to Demorest.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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September 1, 2026: Probation services agreements (Alto Probation IGA and CRSA proposal/professional services agreement)

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Where it stands

Agendas for a September 1, 2026 work session and regular meeting list a new round of discussion on probation services, including an Alto Probation intergovernmental agreement and a CRSA proposal and professional services agreement. No vote or decision on these items is recorded.

The story

At a December 2025 work session, Police Chief Chastain told Demorest City Council that the city's annual probation contract with the Town of Alto had increased by $5.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 12.2.25 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

Later that night, the council approved the probation contract with Alto on a 4-0 vote.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 12.2.25 RS Mintues FINAL.pdf

Agendas for a September 1, 2026 work session and regular meeting list a new round of discussion on probation services, including an Alto Probation intergovernmental agreement and a CRSA proposal and professional services agreement. No vote or decision on these items is recorded.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 CC RS Agenda .pdfCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 WS Agenda.pdf

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Probation services: Alto Probation IGA and CRSA Proposal & Professional Services Agreement

Alto Probation IGA B. CRSA Proposal & Professional Services Agreement

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Probation services agreements (Alto Probation IGA and CRSA proposal/professional services agreement)

DISCUSSION OF PROBATION SERVICES A. Alto Probation IGA B. CRSA Proposal & Professional Services Agreement

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Probation contract with Alto

Councilman Bennett moved to accept the probation contract with Alto, seconded by Councilman Davis.

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Probation contract

DISCUSSION OF PROBATION CONTRACT

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Probation contract

15. CONSIDERATION OF PROBATION CONTRACT TAB 7

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Annual probation services contract with the Town of Alto

Chief Chastain indicated this is the annual contract we have with the Town of Alto for probation contract. It increased $5.

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