WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Woodstock says it is making one of the largest public safety investments in its history with plans to build two new fire stations, a move city leaders say will improve emergency response and save money.

What we know:

At Monday’s regular meeting, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved the construction of a third fire station on Ridgewalk Parkway and a fourth on Long Drive. The decision comes after years of discussion about adding a third station, along with 12 new firefighters, in the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget.

What they're saying:

Fire Chief Shane Dobson told council members the department could spread the 12 new firefighters across all four stations and refurbish an existing reserve fire truck to reduce costs. The total price tag for Station 28 on Ridg

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