Public Safety (Fire & Police)

Strengthened emergency response capacity and rebuilt public safety operations by addressing critical resource gaps, improving staffing stability, and implementing strategic public safety enhancements.

Key Outcomes:

  • Expanded fire protection coverage by opening Fire Station #23 and Fire Station #24, acquiring a new fire engine, and achieving an ISO Class 1 rating, placing the department among an elite group in Georgia.

  • Increased Fire Department staffing capacity through the recruitment and training of 19 new firefighter recruits across two classes.

  • Improved police officer retention by reducing turnover from 46% in 2022 to 14% in 2023, supporting greater operational stability and continuity of service.

  • Delivered measurable public safety outcomes, including a 37% reduction in Part 1 crime in 2024, representing the lowest level recorded in the modern era.

  • Enhanced crime prevention and investigative support by expanding and upgrading Flock license plate recognition cameras citywide.

  • Advanced development of a new Public Safety Complex (Police & Fire), a 40,000-square-foot, $24M investment planned for completion in 2026, strengthening long-term infrastructure and emergency readiness.

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