Fire Station 9

The design of Fire Station 9 will emulate the best features and functional characteristics of state-of-the-art fire stations. This model fosters an environment of development and growth. The new station will have enhanced safety measures to ensure the long-term health of our firefighters.

Features of the new fire station will include:

• Tactical Medical Team
• Search and Rescue Team
• Community Emergency Response Team
• Community Treatment Unit
• Fitness/Wellness Program

March 2025: Planning, Development and Construction team members held a meeting with the Georgia Department of Transportation to discuss removal of a guard rail surrounding a portion of the parcel. The rail is blocking a part of the property needed by contractors for use as an entrance/exit. Meanwhile, grading and installation of sewer lines is ongoing.

February 2025: Clearing and grading of the property continues. Contractors have received approval from Georgia Department of Transportation to modify the guardrail running along the site.

January 2025: The silt fencing and street protection, both erosion control, has been put in place. Albion Construction will now pursue obtaining a land disturbance permit to start clearing the area.

December 2024: A vendor kickoff meeting was held in December with Albion Construction. A project construction timeline will be established in mid-January.

November 2024:  A kickoff meeting is scheduled for mid-December with the general contractor, Albion Construction.

October 2024: A kickoff meeting with Central Services and Albion Construction is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2024. A Notice to Proceed was issued to Albion Construction to begin work.

September 2024:  Albion General Contractors, Inc., located in Sandy Springs, has been awarded the contract to construct Fire Station No. 9, 4181 Old Dixie Highway, Atlanta, Ga. The $6 million project will be funded via the 2004 SPLOST and Fire Funds.

August 2024: Central Services is expected to provide the Clayton County Board of Commissioners with a contractor recommendation during the Sept. 3, 2024 board meeting.

July 2024:  The invitation to bid closes on Aug. 1, 2024, with the intention of awarding the contract in September 2024.

June 2024: Central Services is preparing to send the project out for bid in July 2024

May 2023: The county has received all construction documents and a staff review is scheduled. Following the internal meeting, staff will meet with engineers to discuss the plans.