The construction of a new fire station on Hollywood Road will soon resume, improving response times and safety for local residents seeking emergency services.

The Invest Atlanta Board approved a $5.1 million grant from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to complete the construction of the new facility known as Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department (AFRD) Fire Station #22.

The 17,000-square-foot building will replace the original 1938 fire station at 817 Hollywood Road, which was outdated and out of service. The new facility, located at 855 Hollywood Road, will house administrative offices, a living dormitory and storage spaces for AFRD personnel, tools, equipment and fire apparatus.

The project was previously awarded a $1 million Perry Bolton TAD grant in 2019. Construction began in early 2021 but was halted because of challenges with the general contractor and an inability to acquire critical materials. The City of Atlanta retained a new general contractor and revised the total project cost to include an additional interior buildout and equipment covered by the approved new grant funding.