Clarkesville Council OKs counter offer to buy old courthouse

Councilwoman Angelia Kiker raises her hands in joy after a unanimous vote to purchase the old courthouse property for $1.19 million. Kiker was the main driving force behind the city's historic purchase. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

After years of offers and discussions, the old courthouse is now potentially sold to the City of Clarkesville.

Last month's proposal to purchase the old courthouse sent by Clarkesville had a counter offer from the county.

The counteroffer of $1.19 million was accepted unanimously in the Clarkesville City Council work session under the condition that the city gets a loan for the purchase. In this deal, the county will tear down the structure, leaving a level plot for Clarkesville to begin building a new fire department.

Read more about the courthouse deal in the Midweek Edition of The Northeast Georgian.

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