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July 2026

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Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project Updates

Clayton County Administration Building

Project Details: A new 103,000 sq. ft. three-story Clayton County Administration Building will be located on an 18-acre parcel of land on Old Poston Road in Jonesboro. The facility will be home to several county departments including the Board of Commissioners, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Communications and the grant-funded District 3 pocket park.

Update: Underground stormwater structure installation is progressing. Once complete, contractors will begin installing conduit for electrical wiring that will power the property. Simultaneously, Planning, Design, and Construction is developing a procurement package to solicits bids for the construction of the new facility as part of Phase II. Phase III of the project will entail widening Old Poston Road.

Construction Firm:

Hogan Construction

Design Firm:

Nelson Worldwide

Project Completion:

To Be Determined

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Small Business Incubator

Project Details: The Small Business Incubator will provide resources to introduce, connect, support, and expand new businesses in Clayton County to bolster the creation of jobs, investment, and economic development.

Update: Front door access control panels are scheduled to be installed. Carpet cleaning is planned for the end of June. Meanwhile, waste services and pest control services have been arranged.

Construction Firm:

McWright LLC

Design Firm:

N/A

Project Completion:

July 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Shelnutt Senior Center

(Kinship Care Resource Center)

Project Details: The interior renovations of the Shelnutt Senior Center will include bathroom upgrades, interior lighting replacement, installation of a new washer and dryer, interior wall and ceiling finishes, including wall patching and painting. A new canopy entrance with two new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps for accessibility will round out the exterior renovations.

Update: Exterior improvements are ongoing that will enhance accessibility for all facility visitors and overall site function of the building to include a new covered drop off area, stairs and ramp with updated handrails.

Construction Firm:

Numerous Contractors

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith

Completion Date:

To Be Determined

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Lakeview Events Center

Project Details: Renovations of the VIP Complex at International Park integrate outdoor spaces while maintaining a multi-functional facility for arts and entertainment. Other enhancements include additional covered seating, event administrative space, dressing rooms, additional concessions, re-design of restrooms, backstage facilities, and ticket booth.

Update: Underground utility installation is underway. Concrete footers have been poured for the future stage.

Construction Firm:

Brad Construction II

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith

Completion Date:

To Be Determined

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Winter Weather Supply and Storage Building

Project Details: The new Winter Weather Supply and Storage Building will be located behind the Clayton County Jail on Post Way in Jonesboro. The facility will be used to store approximately 14 days of cold weather material such as salt, sand, and gravel. In addition, it will serve as storage for a salt brine maker and brine solution and house snowplows and spreaders.

Update: Planning, Design, and Construction has received 100% building design documents from engineering firm, WSP USA Inc. The plans are now with the Clayton County Water Authority for review.

Construction Firm:

To Be Determined

Design Firm:

WSP USA Inc.

Completion:

To Be Determined

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Clayton County Fire Station No. 9 Replacement

Project Details: The new Fire Station No. 9 will be located at 4181 Old Dixie Highway. The new station will replace the current facility at 4320 Old Dixie Highway in Hapeville. The new 9,994-sq. ft. station will be 2-bay and built using the new prototype design. Total cost for the project is $6 million.

Update: Final punch list items are being completed by contractors. Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services personnel are preparing to relocate from the current Fire Station No. 9 to the new building.

Construction Firm:

Albion Construction

Design Firm:

POND & Company

Completion date:

July 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

River's Edge Walking Trail Phase III & IV

Project Details: River’s Edge Walking Trail Phase III will begin where Phase II extension ended at Harbour Lake Drive cul-de-sac and run parallel to Fairway Overlook. The trail is just shy of one mile.

Update: Inclement weather has impacted progress on the trail; however, work continues as conditions allow.

Construction Firm:

Pride Contracting Inc.

Design Firm:

Prime Engineering

Completion date:

To Be Determined

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

District 1 Pocket Park

Project Details: The District 1 Pocket Park, 851 Alpine Way, Forest Park, GA, 30297, will feature a skate park, playground, pavilion, open multipurpose area, and a staging area for Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services mobile medical clinic.

Funding to construct the District 1 Pocket Park is twofold. The 2021 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) monies have been used to design the park while a Federal Grant obtained by Clayton County will pay for the building of the new park.

Update: Park design documents are in review with the City of Forest Park.

Construction Firm:

Brad Construction Company

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau

Completion Date:

Oct. 31, 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

District 2 Pocket Park

Project Details: The District 2 Pocket Park, 1740 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30349, will provide a space for open multipurpose play, playground, pavilion, dog park, and a staging area for Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services mobile medical clinic.

Funding to construct the District 2 Pocket Park is twofold. The 2021 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) monies have been used to design the park while a Federal Grant obtained by Clayton County will pay for the building of the new park.

Update: Clearing and grading of the site is complete and revisions to the dog park plans are underway. A meeting with the Clayton County Water Authority is scheduled to discuss water connection at the site.

Construction Firm:

Professionally Engineered Structures & Associates

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau

Completion Date:

Oct. 31, 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

District 3 Pocket Park

Project Details: The District 3 Pocket Park, Old Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236, will be constructed next to new Clayton County Administration Building on Old Poston Road in Jonesboro. The park will include a picnic shelter, restroom, greenspace, gardens, fitness area, covered seating, walking trails, and a staging area for Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services mobile medical clinic. Additionally, the park will feature an inclusive playground that will allow children of all abilities to play.

Funding to construct the District 3 Pocket Park is twofold. The 2021 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) monies have been used to design the park while a Federal Grant obtained by Clayton County will pay for the building of the new park.

Update: Planning, Design, and Construction is anticipating final plans for the park layout.

Construction Firm:

Nelson Worldwide

Construction Firm:

Hogan Construction

Completion Date:

Oct. 31, 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

District 4 Pocket Park

Project Details: The new one-acre District 4 Pocket Park, 849 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro GA 30236, is being built on Battle Creek Road in front of the Shelnutt Senior Center (Kinship Care Resource Center). The park will include a picnic shelter, restroom, sidewalks, playground and lawn area for play as well as a staging area for a Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services mobile medical clinic.

Funding to construct the District 4 Pocket Park is twofold. The 2021 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) monies have been used to design the park while a Federal Grant obtained by Clayton County will pay for the building of the new park.

Update: Installation of erosion control fencing is nearly complete, and contractors are awaiting a response from Atlanta Gas Light regarding the location of underground gas lines.

Construction Firm:

Diversified Construction

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau

Completion Date:

Oct. 31, 2026

Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

Access the www.claytonsplost.com website for more information on projects and improvements throughout Clayton County thanks to voter-approved 1-cent sales tax.

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Chairwoman

Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry

Vice Chair Gail Hambrick

District 2

Commissioner Alaina Reaves

District 1

Commissioner Tashe' Allen

District 3

Commissioner DeMont Davis

District 4

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

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