DeKalb committee approves land exchange with Stonecrest for new Fire Station 14

The DeKalb County IRPS committee voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Stonecrest that exchanges county land for a parcel to construct a new Fire Station 14.

Chair Ladina Bolton opened the discussion, and Fire Rescue staff described the chosen parcel as a strategic response location near the intersection of Covington Highway and Hillville. “This area that we've picked, it gives us a very good strategic location just for response in that area,” a fire official said.

Commissioners noted community questions about whether a station had been ‘on the books’ for the Stonecrest area and emphasized communicating the project timeline to constituents. Staff said design work will begin soon and estimated three years to opening once design and construction proceed; another project, Fire Station 27, has bids under evaluation.

Commissioners moved and seconded the agenda item and approved the land exchange by voice vote. The chair said the county is getting a new fire station and congratulated the fire department and the affected community.

The transcript records no completion date for the project; staff described a rough construction timeline of about 1.5 to 2 years from ground‑breaking for Station 14, and a longer opening timeline (about three years) when including design and permitting. Specific parcel references (two acres and a parcel number) were noted in the agenda but an exact street address was not in the transcript beyond the intersection cited for public reference.

Next steps in the transcript included design work and coordination with Stonecrest on the property transfer.