AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Central EMS President Gary Coker tells FOX54 that the Augusta EMS zone has been awarded to his company.

FOX54 is working to obtain the official order.

Mayor Garnett Johnson spoke to FOX54 about the decision, saying, "We're really excited about at least getting the process started. I received official notification this morning from Commissioner Toomey and the Department of Public Health that Central EMS Services has been awarded the EMS zone 6. So, excited about the work session that's scheduled for Thursday to start the process of exchanging information so we can come up with contractual terms with Central EMS."

 

This story is developing.

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