CHATSWORTH, Ga. — Shiny metal poles are holding up the historic stone walls of the Old Rock Building after stabilization and asbestos abatement work completed in the past month.
Fire gutted the 76-year-old building Sept. 26 after lightning struck the rear of the structure, the former Murray County High School.
A $1.6 million rebuilding project moved another step forward as officials begin to review proposals for a construction management firm to oversee the work. A recommendation is expected next week, said Dean Donehoo, Murray County director of administrative services.
After receiving insurance money for the damaged school, the best use of the money is to rebuild and preserve the structure, Mr. Donehoo said. The insurance payoff gives the county $663,263 more to rebuild rather than raze the old structure, he said.
“The plan is to rebuild the building using only insurance proceeds and no general fund money,” Mr. Donehoo said.