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Cobb progresses on Public Safety Training Center

Three more contracts have been approved by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners to transform a former BJ’s Wholesale Club into the county’s new Public Safety Training Center, 2435 East-West Connector, Austell. AJC file photo
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved three contracts on Nov. 12 for the county’s new Public Safety Training Center, 2435 East-West Connector, Austell.
A contract was awarded to W. E. Contracting Company, Inc. for $751,030 for drywall work.
Both for construction-related activities, the other two contracts went to Unified Technology Systems for almost $597,658 and KM Davis Contracting Company for $74,734.
Unified Technology Systems will provide specialized expertise for the installation of audio visual equipment.
KM Davis Contracting Company will supply a larger water meter and supply line at the training center which is the former BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Funding will come from the 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

