Augusta's old jail is expected to be demolished by the end of 2022. Here's the latest info

Augusta's old jail at Walton Way and Gordon Highway is expected to be completely gone by the end of the 2022 holiday season.

City of Augusta spokesperson Danielle Harris reported via email that the structure is expected to be completely demolished by Dec. 31, weather permitting and barring any complications.

As of Tuesday, most of the east-side of the structure has been completely destroyed, while the west-side is largely intact. The backyard is covered in steel and stone rubble, but it's contained within the still-standing fencing.

Despite the large scale of the building and its take down, the demolition is predominantly contained, and Harris said residents should not expect any disruptions to nearby traffic.

Augusta-based Thompson Building and Wrecking was hired by the city to demolish the former Joint Law Enforcement Center in May 2021. The firm’s price of $1.5 million is the amount voters approved in 2015 for jail demolition in special purpose local option sales tax 7.

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Before Thompson began its work, the jail got a unique moment in the spotlight when it was featured in the 2021 blockbuster "The Suicide Squad." The successful opportunity generated some discussion of leaving the site alone for further filming projects, but the commission ultimately decided to have it torn down.

The building, which opened in 1985, was abandoned in 2012 when the new sheriff's office building was completed across the street.

Former Chief Superior Court Judge Carl C. Brown, wanted to make the site a juvenile justice center, but Harris said Central Services is not currently aware of any future use for this property.

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