WOODSTOCK, GA – City officials, fire department personnel, and community members gathered on Monday evening to celebrate the groundbreaking of Woodstock Fire Station 28, a major milestone in strengthening public safety for the city’s growing population. The new station, located at 1009 Ridgewalk Parkway, will enhance response times and expand fire and emergency services coverage in one of Woodstock’s fastest-growing areas.
City Manager Jeff Moon opened the ceremony by welcoming attendees and highlighting the significance of the project. “It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the groundbreaking for Station 28, which is the third fire station for the City of Woodstock,” Moon said. “When I came here in 2008, one of the first things we were talking about was building station three. It’s taken a few years to get to this point, so we’re super excited to be here. And in just a few months, we’ll be doing this again for the fourth station.”
Woodstock Fire Chief Shane Dobson expressed gratitude to both the fire department team and the partners involved in the project. “This is really about our firefighters serving our citizens, so we’re super excited,” Dobson said. “We’ve had a wonderful time working with our design team Croft & Associates and contractors Spratlin Construction, and we’re thrilled to continue growing with a third station and soon a fourth.”
Ward 1 Council Member Warren Johnson reflected on the city’s growth. “When I moved here 25 years ago, we had about 6,800 residents and two fire stations. Today, we’ve got nearly 40,000 residents and we’re breaking ground on our third, with a fourth station coming soon,” Johnson noted. “This station will provide quicker access to I-575, neighborhoods like Brookshire, and improve emergency response throughout the city.”
Mayor Michael Caldwell emphasized the broader impact of the project. “Welcome to a city that continually reinvests in itself, and today, we get to celebrate reinvestment in the outstanding men and women of Woodstock Fire Department,” Caldwell said. “We have an ISO rating of 1, placing us in the top two percent of fire departments in the nation. This investment ensures that we continue delivering that promise to the next generation.
The station, made possible through SPLOST funding, will feature three apparatus bays, living quarters for firefighters, and training space. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026, with the facility becoming fully operational shortly thereafter.
About the City of Woodstock
Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock is a vibrant city known for its thriving downtown, abundant parks and trails, and strong sense of community. With a growing population and a commitment to smart, sustainable development, Woodstock continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in Georgia. woodstockga.gov
