South Fulton Stormwater Improvement Project

Amount: $1,409,400

Recipient and Address: City of South Fulton

5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, South Fulton, GA 30336

Project Description: Funding for this project will be used to repair and replace failing stormwater components, ensure efficient stormwater recapture and management, reduce erosion and flooding risks, and safeguard the city's drinking water supply. By rehabilitating these essential systems, the City of South Fulton can enhance public safety, support current community needs, and prepare for continued growth, benefiting both residents and neighboring municipalities.

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College Park Lead/Galvanized Water Pipeline Replacement

Amount: $2,133,788

Recipient and Address: City of College Park

3667 Main St., College Park, GA 30337

Project Description: This project is to replace lead/galvanized water service pipelines throughout the city to ensure safe drinking water for residents and visitors to College Park. The proposed locations identified are in some of the city’s more populated and vulnerable areas. The locations for the replacement of water pipelines serve approximately 450 single-family homes within established, older neighborhoods, areas where senior citizens reside, the Main Street Business District, and community parks. The current lead/galvanized water pipes are corroding and failing. As a result, there is a serious threat to access to fresh water, and lead contamination could cause major health issues for the water users in these areas. These distressed areas will undergo a much-needed water pipeline replacement of ductile iron pipes suitable to source water to the community in a safe, environmental, and sustainable way. Four of the five locations are proposing to increase or maintain an 8” water line, while a fifth location is a 12” pipe replacement proposed for Roosevelt Street, adjacent to Brenningham Park, Princeston Drive and Park Terrace, which are being funded by the city.

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Drinking Water Treatment Filtration System and Upgrades to Remove PFAS

Amount: $1,500,000

Recipient and Address: City of East Point

2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344

Project Description: This project is to remove per and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) from the city’s water system during the water treatment process to ensure the health and safety of our residents. The City of East Point is committed to providing clean, healthy, and safe drinking water for our residents and the other communities for which we provide water - College Park and Hapeville. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that have been used in various industrial applications and consumer products, such as non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, and firefighting foams. They are often referred to as "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly in the environment and can indeed persist forever. PFAS contamination in water has become a significant public health concern, as these substances can accumulate in the human body over time and have been linked to various health issues, including cancer, liver damage, and immune system effects. Efforts to address PFAS contamination involve identifying and regulating their sources, improving water treatment technologies, and setting safety standards to protect public health. Agencies that run water treatment plants must implement the best available treatment techniques to reduce PFAS levels and ensure safe drinking water for its customers.

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Norman Berry Drive Stormwater Repairs

Amount: $1,738,800

Recipient and Address: City of East Point

2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344

Project Description: This project is to eliminate hazards resulting from an old and failing storm line, which will minimize flood-related safety hazards, stop the nuisance of street flooding, and reduce the chances of upstream property damage associated with flooding. There are multiple points along the existing 920-foot main line at Norman Berry Drive in East Point that have either rusted out and/or begun to buckle, which could cause sinkholes in the very near future. Additionally, there are two large drop inlets that are unsafe due to the size of the openings and failing junction box structures. The headwalls at the Calhoun Avenue roadway crossing is also failing, which could lead to slope failure and is in need of repairs along with replacement of its twin culvert pipe, another 100 feet of line. This failing infrastructure poses an imminent life safety hazard to pedestrians in the area and even potentially threatens roadway integrity if left unchecked. This project will eliminate life safety hazards, stop the nuisance of street flooding, and reduce the chances of upstream property damage associated with flooding. This project will improve and assist the city in maintaining its stormwater infrastructure, help to prevent flooding, and help prevent contamination of surface waters.

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City of Fairburn Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Amount: $1,512,636

Recipient and Address: City of Fairburn

56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213

Project Description: The City of Fairburn is at a critical juncture with our water supply infrastructure. The City currently sources water from the City of Atlanta, more than 30 miles away. Due to this distance, the City frequently experiences low water pressure, which has both public safety and economic development impacts. To remedy, Fairburn proposes to connect to an additional water supply source. This connection will include a water booster pumping station and interconnecting 12” water mains from the water source to the nearest connection point in Fairburn and extend water mains into the industrial park in the City of Fairburn. City engineers have determined these investments will improve water pressure, and pressure levels will be calculated following the project as support to this investment.

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Backup Emergency 911 Communications Center

Amount: $4,000,000

Recipient and Address: City of Sandy Springs

1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Project Description: Providing funding for this project will allow agencies to continue providing the best public safety services to over 296,000 residents, and enhance police officer safety through relevant, actionable, and accurate information, giving them the best opportunity to approach an in-progress incident in the safest way possible. Not only will this project allow for quicker transition and recovery and maintaining emergency services without any major disruptions, but also enhance public trust, increasing confidence in the local emergency response infrastructure, leading to a stronger sense of security. In addition, the Metro Atlanta area is expecting large-scale events in the future, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With tens of thousands of attendees expected, the risk of accidents and other critical situations regarding public safety rises, putting a strain on the primary 911 system. A more effective backup 911 center will guarantee that if the main center becomes overwhelmed or is disrupted, emergency response can continue seamlessly, allowing first responders to stay safe while focused on their duties, even during the busiest and most challenging times. This project will not only serve over 296, 000 residents in four different municipalities and two counties, but will also serve the thousands of visitors throughout the area, which is expected to increase in the near future. Police officers throughout four agencies will also experience a safer option of responding to incidents through effective and efficient support of dispatchers familiar with the areas and accurate information regarding to the incident. This will also enhance a stronger sense of security and trust within the communities, knowing they can rely on their public safety agencies during their time of need.

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