Ceilings falling, more issues arrive at county courthouse

Commission chairman said emergency repairs first on the agenda

Engineers, contractors and an architect toured the Escambia County Courthouse Tuesday in Brewton to help county commissioners make a decision on what to do about ceilings caving in and water leaks throughout the building causing multiple issues that could become a health hazard.

Escambia County Commission Chairman Raymond Wiggins said the experts will get back to him shortly to recommend emergency repairs to the nearly 60-year old building.

"It's overwhelming how many issues we have throughout the building," Wiggins said. "We've identified all the areas and we will first address those of most...

 
 
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