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DeKalb County breaks ground on $9.7 million Fire Station 27 in Lithonia

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What happened

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County officials broke ground on Fire Station 27 in unincorporated Lithonia on October 28, 2026. The $9.7 million, 14,600-square-foot facility is located near the Rockdale County line in southeast DeKalb County. The project is funded by proceeds from a special purpose local option sales tax. The station is intended to expand emergency coverage and reduce response times in the area.

From decaturish.com

Why it matters

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The construction is part of a larger county effort to upgrade public safety infrastructure, which includes planned replacements and renovations of other stations. The location of Fire Station 27 was selected to improve the county's ability to provide quick and efficient services.

From decaturish.com

Who's involved

  • DeKalb CountyThe county responsible for building and operating the new fire station.
  • LithoniaThe unincorporated city where the new fire station is being constructed.
  • Rockdale CountyThe neighboring county near the location of the new fire station.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LithoniaSpeculative

    The construction of major public safety infrastructure might increase local business demand or property values due to improved community security.

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