The construction of a new fire station in the Towaliga/High Falls Road area is moving forward as the Butts County Board of Commissioners approved the bid package for the $2.8 million project. Funded by SPLOST 8 (special purpose local option sales tax), the Butts County Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Station 9 will be on the corner of High Falls Road and Glenn Echo Drive. It will be a two-bay station and will house a fire engine and rescue vehicle. The Towaliga District of the county currently has to rely heavily on assistance from the Georgia Diagnostic Prison Fire Department. The construction contract for the new fire station was awarded to Parrish Construction, who managed the construction of several local projects including the Butts County Performing Arts Center and the renovations to Red Devil Hill. The commissioners approved the guaranteed maximum price document of 26 bid packages during its Monday, July 27 meeting. “Today marks more than the approval of a new fire station—it marks our commitment to protecting the people of this community for generations to come. This station will help us meet the needs of a growing area while ensuring we continue to provide the highest level of service our citizens deserve,”said Butts County Fire Chief Wesley Johnston. “We appreciate the support of our elected officials and the community in making this project a reality.” Butts County Manager Brad Johnson said a groundbreaking day has not been set. He said it will take about four…
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