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East Side fire station replacement survey is now open

Fire Station #5 on the east side was built in 1974. Public safety officials say its facilities are out-of-date.
Fire Station #5 on the east side was built in 1974. Public safety officials say its facilities are out-of-date.

An online is open through Sunday, March 5th, for Clarke County residents to weigh in on site selection criteria for a new location for first station five.

The information will provide guidelines for evaluating potential sites. Measures can include acreage, location in comparison to other fire stations, connection to utilities and more.

A drop in public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd at fire station number 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for residents to learn more and provide feedback.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!