“Addiction has affected many people in our community.  Nearly all of us know a family who has been devastated by addiction.  Even more of us know that helping addicted individuals and their families is the right thing to do.  Please join me in helping bring hope to their lives by helping The Extension fulfill its vital mission."
     
— Honorable U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey and his wife Billie

The facility, comprised of a single-family home and a former funeral home, was constructed in the early 1970's.  The buildings are structurally sound but are in a state of severe disrepair.  The buildings have been vacant for a number of years.

With a change of use, the 8000 square foot facility will accommodate living space for 20 women, common areas, a house mother's apartment, a warming kitchen for personal use, a large communal kitchen, a dining room and staff offices.

Despite the age of construction, there is very little lead or asbestos in the buildings.  The lead and asbestos that is present will be remediated.  There are no other environmental hazards.

The buildings will receive an extensive renovation in order to meet current building codes and to stand up to the rigors of their future use.

Nearly all of the interior walls will remain in their current location.  New walls will be constructed.  Much of the sheet rock will have to be replaced.  Light fixtures will be updated.  Existing doors will be replaced with solid wood doors on steel frames.  Windows will be replaced; window frames will be sheathed with aluminum.

 New plumbing and electrical systems will be installed.  Heating and air conditioning systems will be replaced.

The exterior of the buildings will get a fresh facade.  Site work will include a new fence and exterior lighting.

The renovated facility will be environmentally sensitive.  Green features of the facility and its renovation include:

• Existing building will be reused.
• Furnaces will be replaced with high SEER units.
• High efficiency tankless water heaters will replace outmoded systems.
• New materials on the project will come from recycled goods.
• Paints and adhesives will have low VOC’s.
• New materials will come from regional sources within 500 miles.
• Construction waste will be recycled and diverted from the landfills.
• All incandescent lighting will be replaced with fluorescent lighting.
• Insulation will be used extensively throughout the buildings.
• Low-flow toilets will be used exclusively.

Form more information about the future Residential Recovery Program for Women contact:

Tyler M. Driver
Executive Director
tylerdriver@theextension.org
770-590-9075 x301
 

Women's Program video will be available in late June.  Request your free copy!

Case for Support and other Capital Campaign information

Women's Program Description

Letter of support from Sam Olens, Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners

Scope of renovation and green features

Artist's renderings of renovated facility

Floor plans