Clayton County Board of Commissioners
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June 2026
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Scan the QR Code to visit the Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax website or visit www.claytonsplost.com where you will find the status and photos of active and completed SPLOST projects.
| | | Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project Updates | | 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 structures are being installed. Hogan Construction and the Clayton County Water Authority are meeting to discuss locations of water valves and extending the main water line to the property. The landscape architects are nearly complete with designs for the exterior. In addition, 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:
To Be Determined
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Design Firm:
Nelson Worldwide
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Project Completion:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | 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: The parking lot striping and door installation are complete. Access controls and card readers are scheduled to be installed. Landscaping is underway. | | |
Construction Firm:
McWright LLC
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Project Completion:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | 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
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith
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Completion Date:
January 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | 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: Installation of underground utilities continues. Plumbers are establishing locations for interior piping. | | |
Construction Firm:
Brad Construction II
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith
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Completion Date:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | 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., and are reviewing with designers and the Clayton County Water Authority. | | |
Construction Firm:
To Be Determined
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Design Firm:
To Be Determined
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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: A review of the punch list items is scheduled for the end of May. 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
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Design Firm:
POND & Company
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Completion date:
October 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | 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: Trail clearing and grading is ongoing as weather permits. | | |
Construction Firm:
Pride Contracting Inc.
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Design Firm:
Prime Engineering
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Completion date:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Morrow-Lake City Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Morrow-Lake City Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $385,256. | | Update: The building has been released to Clayton County Parks and Recreation for public use. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Rum Creek Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Rum Creek Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $378,025. | | Update: The building has been released to Clayton County Parks and Recreation for public use. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Rex Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Rex Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $376,190. | | Update: The building has been released to Clayton County Parks and Recreation for public use. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | |
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: Erosion control fencing has been installed. Construction crews are preparing to begin clearing the property in June. | | |
Construction Firm:
Brad Construction Company
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau
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Completion Date:
Oct. 31, 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | |
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: Site clearing has begun. Parks and Recreation personnel are reviewing the proposed playground equipment plans. | | |
Construction Firm:
Professionally Engineered Structures & Associates
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau
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Completion Date:
Oct. 31, 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | |
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: Underground stormwater structures are in the process of being installed on site. | | |
Construction Firm:
Nelson Worldwide
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Construction Firm:
Hogan Construction
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Completion Date:
Oct. 31, 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | |
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: Erosion control fencing has been installed around the location and crews have begun clearing and grading the lot. | | |
Construction Firm:
Diversified Construction
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau
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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
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Vice Chair Gail Hambrick
District 2
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Commissioner Alaina Reaves
District 1
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Commissioner Tashe' Allen
District 3
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Commissioner DeMont Davis
District 4
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