Clayton County will be taking over fire services in Riverdale.
City officials approved the measure Saturday during a public hearing.
Riverdale fire officials say the consolidation could take place in the next 90 days, ANF reported.
Clayton County officials said they were approaced by Riverdale as a cost-saving measure.
Council member Kenny Ruffin also said the merger will improve response times.
Some Riverdale residents voice their concern that some of their firefighters will lose their jobs. But, county officials said that's not the case. Personnel will become county employees.
