Effingham County Fire Rescue’s new Station 13, just south of the roundabout on GA Hwy 119 in Guyton, is almost ready for occupancy, the department announced on Facebook Jan. 20. The department is waiting for a signal from the contractor. It has hopes of a February move-in date.
Capt. Hannah Jenkins said, “We are excited for the relocation of the Guyton area station, from the old elementary school on Sixth Avenue to a new, purpose-built station on Hwy 119 South. This new location places the station close to the Guyton roundabout, providing easy response capabilities in all directions.”
Effingham County Fire Rescue’s Hodgeville Station, across from Belmont Glen on Hodgeville Road, took a step closer to opening as paving was conducted, the department announced on Facebook Jan. 17.
Chief Clint Hodges said the station will be a key addition for the Hodgeville community as some areas will see their ISO rating drop from 10 to 3, which will produce a major insurance cost savings in addition to providing a much-improved response time to the entire community.
Hodges is eyeing a move-in date in late March.
