Coweta County is charting the path for enhanced safety and quicker emergency response times with the groundbreaking of the new Station 10. Crowded by county officials and key players in the project's development, the ceremony marked the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art fire rescue facility at 49 Crook Road in Senoia, according to the Coweta County website.
The move is a calculated response to the recent population boom on Coweta County’s east side. The current Station 10 on Highway 85 is set to be replaced by the new 10,800 sq. ft. space, which will feature enhanced amenities such as nine bunks, multiple bathrooms, and a gym, as per information from the Coweta County news release. It’s all part of a wider initiative, funded from the Fire Fund, to boost the county's fire service capacity and cut down response times for emergencies.
Fire Chief Robby Flanagan expressed his anticipation for the project, stating at the groundbreaking ceremony in Coweta County, "This is a monumental event that has been going on for several years. It is one of several steps that the county and our neighbors are taking to prepare for the future of Coweta County.” He emphasized the urgent need for expansion in order to keep pace with the area’s growth and to continue providing timely responses to community emergencies.
Coweta County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill McKenzie underlined on the significance of the effort at the event: “We gather in honor of those who run toward danger when others step back. We celebrate not just their skill and dedication, but their heart.” He outlined the station’s importance not only as a tactical unit but also as a communal cornerstone for local heroes and residents alike, as noted in the official press release.
Participants in the groundbreaking included a mix of county officials such as Commissioner Bob Blackburn, Commissioner Jeff Fisher, and former Commissioners Paul Poole and Tim Lassetter. Senoia Mayor Dub Pearman, local architect Joe Gardner, Phillip McRae from J&R Construction & Development, Inc., and Andrew Lowe of Senoia City Council also joined the county administrator Michael Fouts, among others. Slated for completion in Spring 2026, the construction of Station 10 is by community consensus, a much-anticipated development for Coweta County.
