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Henry County Parks and Recreation
Annual Report 2016
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ADMINISTRATION
The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all
citizens of Henry County by providing quality recreation and athletic programs, opportunities, special events,
facilities and amenities. In addition, our Therapeutic Recreation programs offer the special populations
residents of Henry County the opportunity to participate in competitive sporting events as well as organized
outings, socials and creative activities that enhance emotional, spiritual, social, physical and cognitive
abilities. This annual report provides an overview of the accomplishments of Henry County Parks and
Recreation for the calendar year of January 1 through December 31, 2016.
There are 26 parks located throughout Henry County that are maintained by Parks and Recreation; five city
parks and one state park, all of which are strategically located throughout the county to be just minutes away
for residents to enjoy. We also operate historic sites as a great way to get out and learn about our heritage
while exploring nature.
The Parks and Recreation Department consists of 1,300 acres of park land featuring 71 baseball and softball
fields, 16 football fields, 14 soccer fields and 26 tennis courts. It also boasts 8.2 miles of walking trails, 27
playgrounds; with 4 being considered as Regional Playgrounds, a dog park, paintball complex, BMX track,
disc golf course, roller hockey rink, a remote control car track, a remote control airplane strip, a Sunshine
Field complex, two Event Centers, and even 3 recreation centers that feature an indoor walking track, two
basketball courts and several classrooms.
Cotton Fields Golf Course
The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department took over operation of
Cotton Fields Golf Course beginning July 1, after the Board of Commissioners
approved a resolution in a 4-2 vote with Chairman Tommy Smith and
Commissioner Blake Prince in opposition. The action came at the regular
Commission meeting held on June 21. According to the resolution, the current
management company had decided to opt out of the day-to-day operations of the
golf course.
Jason T. Harper Event Center
The Jason T. Harper Event Center hosted numerous events including: Taste of Henry (benefits A Friend’s
House, Inc.), Atlanta Burger Wars Competition, Communities in Schools hosted a Parent Expo for children
going back to school, Butterfly Release for Southern Grace Hospice, the Henry County Fair, the Humane
Society hosted a Howl-O-Ween Hoopla fundraiser event, the Sheriff’s Department hosted a Trunk of Treat for
the community and several prayer events and celebrations. There were also several walks/5K events
including Miles for Meals (Henry County Senior Services), March of Dimes/March for Babies and the Beirut
Memorial 5K. The Henry County Extension Agency utilized the Event Center for their archery team
practices, dog and horse club meetings, 4-H meetings, camps and poultry judging along with a Farmer’s
Market held each Thursday in June through August. The Parks and Recreation Department utilized the Event
Center for school break camps, summer camp, youth football weigh-ins as well as our new Pickleball program
which was expanded and is also being played at the Event Center on select nights. Other organizations held
various events including: trainings for umpires and trainings for the Henry County Fire and Police
Departments.
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J.P. Moseley Recreation Center
Home to the HCPRD Youth Basketball leagues, J.P. Moseley Recreation Center also offers
a plethora of activities and family friendly options to help strengthen the surrounding
community. Currently, the site offers vocal and music lessons, as well as Aerobics, Yoga,
Zumba, Line Dance, Hip Hop, Youth Dance, and Karate classes. 2016 also brought in a
brand new Pickleball program to J.P. Moseley. This program is following the trend of the
fastest growing sport in the nation and our senior population is at the helm of the ship. Since its fall inception,
the Pickleball program has seen a total of 250+ players enjoy its benefits through weekly participation. We
look forward to seeing this program continue to grow and thrive. Another highlight to the J.P. Moseley
Recreation Center is the loyal member base that takes advantage of its beautiful park and facility on a daily
basis. For the fiscal year of 2015-2016, J.P. Moseley Recreation Center brought in over 1,800 new
membership purchases and renewals. This is a perfect example of our recreation centers truly serving the
community.
The variety of meeting rooms and rental space has allowed J.P. Moseley to host various public events
throughout the 2016 calendar year, including AAASP wheelchair football games, AAASP wheelchair
handball games, the AAASP JV and Varsity wheelchair handball state championships, AAU training, youth
day camp programs (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer), and the annual Olympic Day event. Private rental
events such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, family reunions, holiday parties, and business
training sessions helped to fill out the calendar.
Henry County hosted more than 520 youth baseball teams May 30th – June 1st, 2016 for the United States
Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Atlanta Super NIT, featuring youth ages 5-14 playing in all divisions.
In the Major Division, the top two winning teams in this tournament in
the age 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 age divisions will get berths in the Elite
32 Tournament at Disney’s Wild World of Sports in Orlando, FL. Henry
County has also hosted the Atlanta Super NIT for the last seven years.
Additionally, Henry County is the only place in Georgia to have hosted
this tournament, the largest NIT in the nation.
HCPRD had a tremendous impact on Henry County’s economy in 2016.
There were more than 56 large tournaments played in Henry County involving 954 teams. These totals
include the USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament that was held in July and the Atlanta Peach Classic
Soccer Tournament.
Disc Golf has become an extremely popular sport in Georgia. Henry County is home to one of the state’s
premier disc golf courses. In fact, the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) recognized the disc golf
course at J.P. Moseley as a “championship- caliber course” that caters to all players, regardless of skill level.
The course features 18 holes and is the highest-rated course in Metro Atlanta. 2016 brought several
tournaments and other weekend play events to Henry County’s disc golf site, including the ADGO (Atlanta
Disc Golf Organization) Bag Tag Challenge Kick-Off in February, a “Triple Play Fun Day” in September, the
Halloween Glow Round Fund in October, and the Under Atlanta Bag Tag League Tournament in November
and the 2nd Annual Santa Slam tournament in December. The largest of these events hosted close to 100
players. The Henry County course also draws a year-round and consistent amount of foot traffic due to the
social groups, teams, and other individuals who come out to enjoy the fun. Anyone interested in connecting
with fellow disc golf enthusiasts can find more information on the “Atlanta Disc Golf Organization” and J.P.
Moseley Disc Golf” Facebook pages. Course pictures and maps can also be found at www.discgolfscene.com.
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Locust Grove Event Center
The Locust Grove Event Center was used for 42 events that included wedding receptions, retirement and
birthday parties, charity events and High School Military Balls throughout the year. During the week, the
facility is used for the seniors to visit with each other, senior center programs and offers two meals each day.
Locust Grove Recreation Center
The Locust Grove Recreation Center is used for Therapeutic Recreation Programs and events throughout the
year. The facility was rented out for several birthday parties, recitals, church services, reunions and weddings
in the Sanctuary. There were also over 170 Therapeutic division special events. Dance and yoga classes were
also held at this Recreation Center.
Henry County cut the red ribbon last week on a new sensory
room at the Locust Grove Recreation Center to be used by
the Therapeutic Recreation Division. The room is the
product of a class community service project completed by
members of the Henry County Management Development
Program (MDP). The new sensory room will be used by
children and adults with autism or other special needs who
attend camp through Parks and Recreation, as well as by area
school children for their day out in the community programs.
A sensory room is a special room to help develop or soothe the senses, through lighting, special objects, music
and other audio and visual aids, often used as part of therapy, particularly for children with autism. The new
room features special lighting, a projector system, a virtual aquarium, sensory walls, a music and reading
nook and an area for rest and relaxation. There is also a plethora of toys and activities for sensory stimulation
and both soothing and inspiring colors on the walls, including a hand painted mural. The room was
completed over the course of several weeks by Henry County Government Department Directors who have
been engaged in the eight-month MDP class through UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute. Crews made up of Henry
County’s government directors and staff, and under the leadership of project manager Ron Burckhalter, spent
several weeks breaking through walls, painting, carpeting and creating a sensory delight for children with
autism who will attend camp through the Henry County Parks and Recreation program. Class members also
financed the room by donating money and supplies to create the unique space. Therapeutic Recreation
Therapist Davina Ford, said that she has tried for years to create a sensory room for the special needs children
she works with, and held back tears of joy when asked what the room will mean for children in Henry County.
“This room is going to touch many, many lives,” she said. “What you guys have done here is amazing and
from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.”
Nash Farm Park
People’s First Fall Festival followed the rodeo and over 600 families
attended this event. There were games and food for everyone along
with train rides and hayrides for the kids to enjoy.
Nash Farm has become a desirable location for high school and college
cross country runs. The coaches and spectators like the Farm because
they can stand in one location and view the entire course. The number
of runners and spectators continues to increase each year. One of the
larger races hosted over 2,500 runners.
During the year, Nash Farm is visited by photographers who make family photos and school photos utilizing
the scenic backdrop of the park. Most every day someone is fishing in the lake, walking the trails, watching
the birds or just enjoying the park in general.
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Because of the affordable pricing of the two multiuse buildings at Nash, it has become a popular spot for
weddings and wedding receptions. During 2016, 150 events took place at the farm. In addition to weddings,
the buildings are also used for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers and family reunions.
The museum at Nash is open on Fridays and Saturdays. It houses many artifacts from Henry County. During
2016, there were 4,461 visitors that toured the museum to learn about Henry County’s history.
During 2016, over 3,000 volunteer hours were invested in Nash Farm making improvements and operating the
museum. Some of the improvements made to the farm were done by Boy Scouts as Eagle projects. Some of
the major improvements were removing and replacing the iron fence with a split rail fence along the edge of
the battlefield, landscaping around the gazebo, monument, and an arbor over the walkway to the gazebo.
These projects were done through donations and volunteer hours.
Veteran’s Museum
Heritage Park Veterans Museum is known for its treasure trove of memorabilia on display for the public to
view. Several period correct and restored vehicles are displayed amongst various pieces of memorabilia from
WWI to present.
Veteran’s Wall of Honor
Henry County Government paid honor to its Vietnam era
veterans at a fitting “Welcome Home” ceremony that was
held at the Veterans Wall of Honor at Heritage Park in
McDonough on March 29, 2016, officially recognizing
Vietnam Veterans Day in Henry County. Sunshine and blue
skies set the scene for a perfect spring day where more than
500 people turned out to honor and welcome home the
county’s Vietnam veterans. The ceremony included patriotic
music from the Henry County High School band, piper
David Gregory and a somber rendition of Taps from Jim
Houston, with Bugles Across America. A patriotic poem was
read and the keynote speaker was Major General Arnold Fields, USMC (ret.). District IV Commissioner
Blake Prince read a proclamation on behalf of the Henry County Board of Commissioners and thanked the
Veterans for their service and sacrifice. The proclamation read in part, “Today, we stand as a country and
county to reaffirm our commitment and obligation to show all who have worn the uniform of the United
States the respect and dignity they deserve and we vow to continue honoring their many sacrifices…”
Vietnam veterans were also honored in a special pinning ceremony. Vietnam veteran Jim Joyce, with the
Parks and Recreation Department, who coordinated the Welcome Home event, said that he observed many
veterans standing at attention with tears in their eyes and said that it was obvious they were touched by the
support of the county and the community. “After the ceremony, I talked with many of the recognized soldiers
and they told me that this was the first time anyone shook their hand and said ‘thank you’ since their return
home, 40 years ago,” said Joyce. “The event was a heartfelt reception for everyone and offered a long
overdue welcome home.” Joyce said that Major General Fields, the keynote speaker, was thoroughly
impressed with the ceremony. “He commented on the quality of the event, amount of participation of Henry
County government officials and how remarkable the Wall of Honor in Heritage Park is,” said Joyce. “He said
it was the best Wall of Honor he’s seen in a local community memorial.”
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The annual Memorial Day Service was held at the Veterans Wall
of Honor on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11 a.m., to honor and
remember the men and women in our military who have paid the
ultimate price for America’s freedom. The Keynote Speaker was
Rev. William Bert Neal, III, LTC, U.S. Army (Retired) who served
more than 20 years as an Army Officer, rising to the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel. He served as an Airborne Ranger, Logistics
Specialist, Strategic Planner, and Inspector General. After retiring
from the Army, Pastor Neal held several positions in the Atlanta
area, including as Deputy Executive Director of the Atlanta Housing Authority. He was also the Chief
Executive Officer of the ALICE Group, which is a strategic planning and management Service Company for
churches, and held management positions with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Juvenile
Justice. Appointed as the pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (UMC) in McDonough, on June
23, 2013, he previously served and was founding pastor of Sacred Praise United Methodist Church, in
Lovejoy, and in his previous appointment, he completed four years as the Associate Pastor at St. James UMC
in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Memorial Day service also included various musical interludes provided by
bagpiper David Gregory, Ralph Guthrie, Rev. Joey Seabolt and Jim Houston, with Bugles Across America,
who closed the service with Taps. There was also a laying of the memorial wreath and an appropriately
themed reading, honoring those lost.
In accordance with the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration,
the Andrew McBride Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution, in partnership with Henry County Parks and
Recreation, honored and recognized on September 19 at 11 a.m. at the
Veterans Wall of Honor in Heritage Park. Captain Brian H. Settles, one of
the first African American combat pilots to fly the F-4 Phantom in
Vietnam and author of “Smoke for Breakfast: A Vietnam Combat Pilot’s
Story,” spoke at the event. Immediately following the service, he was
available in the museum for a book signing. The 50th Anniversary
Commemoration of the Vietnam War is a program founded from the 2008
National Defense Authorization Act by the then Secretary of Defense,
Robert Gates. The program aims to thank and honor veterans of the
Vietnam War, highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the war, pay tribute to the contributions made
on the home front by civilians during the war, highlight the advances in technology related to military
research conducted during the war and to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the
U.S. during the war.
Henry County Government, through the Henry County Parks
and Recreation Department, honored veterans with its annual
Veterans Day Service held at the Wall of Honor at Heritage
Park in McDonough on November 11, 2016. The program
included patriotic music and songs, posting of the colors by
Henry County High School NROTC, and a memorial wreath
placed at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Keynote address was
given by Dr. Mittie A. Smith, Command Sergeant Major, US
Army (Ret), and an inspirational poem was read by Helen
Busbin, Regent with the Andrew McBride Chapter of the
DAR. Fred Wilcox from American Legion Post 513 offered the
welcome and opening and closing remarks.
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HCPRD continued to sell bricks for the Veteran’s Wall of
Honor throughout the year. In 2016, (34) 4x8 bricks and (11)
12x12 bricks were sold. This monument hosted the Memorial
Day and Veteran’s Day Ceremonies. Approximately 16,400
people visited the Veteran’s Wall of Honor as well as the
Heritage Park Veterans Museum.
Community Outreach
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and our department celebrated by hosting and attending several
events throughout the month. These included the Georgia Independence Day Festival, Day Camps, the
Roberto Clemente AABC World Series, Special Olympics Master’s Bowling Competition, and the GRPA
District Swim Meet.
HCPRD is a member of GRPA, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, preservation and
advocacy of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services profession. Participation with GRPA includes serving
on GRPA committees, hosting a sixth district meeting, attending day camp workshops, sending teams to
compete in youth track, hosting a youth basketball tournament, sending swimmers to compete at a State
competition, sending staff to its annual conference, and staff taught sessions at the conference.
HCPRD participated in the 19th Annual Hands on Henry Day, sponsored by Leadership
Henry and Henry County Chamber of Commerce. For this event, thousands of volunteers
come together to make our community a better place. Those that participated completed
projects at Henry County park facilities such as landscaping beautification, maintenance,
entrance sign improvements, garbage pick-up, painting and playground equipment repair.
HCPRD is a Partner in Education, a program sponsored by the Board of Education and the
Henry County Chamber of Commerce that links businesses and schools in an ongoing
commitment to strengthen and enrich educational opportunities for students. HCPRD
teamed up with the Board of Education to provide AAASP, adapted sports program that
enhances educational outcomes for students with physical disabilities. The Board of Education provided
transportation for AAASP participants and HCPRD Camp programs that took place during school breaks.
HCPRD utilized 6 Board of Education gymnasiums to provide a youth basketball program during the winter
months. HCPRD utilized the Stockbridge High School Track for our youth track program. The Department
also held tours at parks and provided use of the picnic shelters for school field trips.
HCPRD Staff was available for information booths and to speak with schools, clubs, and civic organizations
to share information about Henry County Parks and Recreation’s programs & services. In 2016, those groups
included Ola Elementary School, Luella Middle School and Locust Grove High School for their career days
as well as company health and wellness fairs, career fair for Henry County Board of Education and
participated in the National Night Out program presented by the Police Department.
We had a very positive year with our partners. We also partnered with Children’s Health Care of Atlanta.
Academy Sports provided a practice basketball for each of our youth basketball teams as well as clipboards
and lanyard for each of our head coaches. We are very thankful to each of our partners for supporting our
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efforts to provide quality products for the citizens of Henry County. We are hoping to find and build more
relationships in the upcoming year.
ADULT ATHLETICS
Adult Softball had 4 leagues- Co-Ed open, Co-Ed church, Men’s open D, and Men’s church D. We offered a
fall and spring season with 47 teams in spring and 46 teams in fall. We had over 4,267 participants that
played at Heritage Park in McDonough. At the end of each season we provide a single elimination
tournament to the leagues. The Champion and Finalist team of each league received t-shirts and a trophy.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
One member of the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the Georgia Recreation
and Park Association’s Annual Conference in Athens, GA and again at the November 16, 2016, Commission
meeting, for her outstanding contributions in her respective areas of expertise. Jamey Dixon won the GRPA
Support Staff Award.
DAY CAMPS
Henry County Parks and Recreation offered Day Camps for school breaks at different sites throughout Henry
County. Day camps were offered for mid-winter break, spring break, and fall break. 300 campers attended
over the 2016 school year. Our staff ratio was 1 counselor to every 10 campers and camp times were 7:30am –
6:00pm each day.
We also offered a Summer Camp. This camp ran from May 31 – July 1 and July 11 – 29, 2016. We had 275
campers participate in at least 1 week of the 8 weeks of Camp. Henry County Parks and Recreation teamed
up with the Library System during the 2016 Summer Camp Program. “Library Goes to Camp” is a
partnership to enhance the literacy among campers during their summer break by bringing books to the
children participating in the camps but unable to participate in the Library System’s Vacation Reading
Program. Educational studies show that children who read during the summer maintain their skill level from
the previous spring and are ready for school in the fall. These children require less review of materials than
children who have not participated in a summer reading program. The goals are to present books and reading
as a fun activity and to present book talks on various subjects such as science, animals, archaeology, etc. in
such a way that children are excited about reading these books. Carolyn Fuller with the Henry County
Library System developed eight themed story boxes with enough books for each child in each facility to have
a book a day to read. Any camper who read at least 10 hours or 20 books was given a free book at the end of
the summer. She visited each of the four Day Camp sites once a week and interacted with the children while
reading books, doing activities, etc. Each week the camps received a new themed story box.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
HCPRD offered nine adult programs that included dog obedience, exercise
programs and line dancing along with karate, yoga and zumba. We also
offered dance for children and piano lessons.
Both the dance and piano classes held recitals during May and June. Both
were a huge success for each of the classes. Tennis camp was offered
during the month of June along with a music camp and a dance camp.
The Afterschool Program held strong throughout the year and finished strong with the last of day of school
festivities on May 27. The parents were given a program survey to complete and return and the feedback was
very positive. The program is offered at the Fairview Recreation Center from 2:30 – 6:30 PM when school is
in session for Austin Road Elementary and Middle Schools. The cooking class was also continued every
Thursday and the children made macaroni and cheese with hot dogs, spaghetti and meatballs, jambalaya and
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chicken and/or beef tacos. All enrolled in the program participated in the Fall Festival in October where they
played with games, made arts and crafts, decorated the Fairview Recreation Center for the fall season and we
were able to rent a gaming truck so the kids could play multiple video games on big screens. The year ended
with a Winter Festival.
The Jac Roth Annual Free Tennis Clinic was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Richard Craig Park in McDonough. The first 50 participants to register received a free T-shirt! The clinic is
free to everyone and open to all age and experience levels. Participants learned the basic fundamentals of the
serve, volley, forehand and backhand from experienced volunteer tennis instructors. Equipment was provided
by the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department as well as the instructors themselves. A free cook
out/weenie roast followed the event.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION The Therapeutic Division consists of: Special Olympics Trainings, Competitions, Social outings with the
Circle of Friends Group, Fundraisers, Wheelchair Sports, Sunshine League, Young and Fun Youth Program,
Public Relations, AAASP, Developmental Services Programs, Annual Trips, and Festivals. The staff also
helps with all departmental events and activities that take place throughout the year. Exercise and Arts/Crafts
classes are offered throughout the year. Also, we offer TR Fitness Challenge promoting exercise and good
health practices for our Special Needs population. The Henry County Management Team developed a plan
for our Sensory Room in 2016 and we utilize it now for school groups and during summer camp.
2016 proved to be an exciting year for the Circle of Friends group. A social group that gets together several
times a month for Day outings, parties and trips all year long. Starting in January we began the year that
ended up with 25 day outings, 12 social parties that included Bingo nights, as well as a Valentine’s Party, St.
Patty’s Day Party, and Lock In. We have had 11 Creative Minds Art Classes, a Peanuts Bingo night, Movie
days, the annual Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas party. We took 15 boys on a weekend camping trip. We
made cards at the social parties to send overseas to the troops serving. There was a cooking class held for 6
weeks for the Henry County Schools system for the special needs class. There are ongoing art classes for
school age children with special needs to attend during the school day. We have had 8 to 10 classes visiting
our sensory room, as well as several that attend with their parents or caregiver to enjoy. Our department will
continue to offer activities, classes and outings for the individual with special needs. School age or adults are
always welcome.
Fundraising was a goal for the staff this year. Special Olympics 5K/10K on July 4, and “Share the Joy Day”
were some of the fundraising events that the Therapeutic Section held this year. Henry County Parks &
Recreation’s Special Olympics program would like to express its appreciation to Arabia Temple #7, Locust
Grove Georgia, for being a generous supporter of the Special Olympics Program since 1991. They continued
their support on December 16, 2016, when the group presented Parks & Recreation with a $1,500 donation.
Thanks to Atlanta Motor Speedway ($7,500.00) Toppan ($3,000.00). The Atlanta Pin Seekers Golf
Association held the 2nd fundraiser for us this year and we received over $7,000.00 for the 2nd annual golf
tournament supporting Henry County Parks and Recreation Special Olympics Program.
The Henry County Special Olympics Team also traveled to Emory
University for the Summer Games, Masters Bowling in Warner
Robins, Fall Games and Equestrian in Gainesville. Our unified
volleyball team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the
TEAM USA OPEN championships and came home with the Gold.
Plans are underway to attend the same tournament in 2017 in
Minnesota.
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In 2016 the youth wheelchair sports team, The Henry Hurricanes, played the JV level of competition and
finished the 2015/2016 school year with a state championship title in Wheelchair Football and 2nd place in
Wheelchair Handball. This is in addition to the previous titles that the Henry Hurricanes earned of three State
Championship titles in basketball, 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2012/2013 seasons; in handball 2011/2012 and
2012/2013; and football 2012/2013. The Henry Hurricanes is a Henry County Schools interscholastic
wheelchair sports team in partnership with Henry County Parks and Recreation Wheelchair Sports. The team
is comprised of eleven physically impaired students who are recruited from several Henry County schools.
Eligibility for the team includes any physical limitation that prevents the student from participating on “main
stream” school-based teams. The team is not only made up of manual and power wheelchair users, but also
includes students who use mobility aides like walkers, canes, crutches or no mobility aides at all.
On November 5th Henry County hosted the AAASP State Wheelchair Handball Championships for the 8th
consecutive year at J.P. Moseley Recreation Center in Stockbridge. This daylong competition featured eight
teams from across Georgia playing semi-finals and championship games to determine the 2016 Georgia
Junior Varsity and Varsity Wheelchair Handball Champions.
The annual Geranium Festival Wheelchair Tennis Tournament took place at Richard Craig
Park in McDonough April 20 – 23, 2016, and celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Due to
several new sponsors we were able to add incentives to attract more competitors and set a
national record for most attended USTA Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in the nation with
74 players – 19 of which were women (also a record). Due to the success, the tournament
name has been changed to America Wheelchair Tennis Championships and we expect to
attract 100 + players in 2017. The tournament was named the 2011 Wheelchair Tournament of the Year by
the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Georgia, and in 2010 was named the 2010 USTA Southern
Wheelchair Tournament of the Year by the United States Tennis Association Southern Section. The
tournament is being sponsored by the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department and monetary
sponsorships by Active Pest Control, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association, Taylor Family Foundation, Burns
Family Foundation, Piedmont Henry Hospital and Willett Honda. There were several in-kind contributors as
well who supplied water (Melwood Springs), food (Carrabba’s, Shane’s Rib Shack, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A,
Waffle House, The French Market, Kirby G’s, Turning Point Church and Cracker Barrel), giveaway items
(NuMotion, Target), wheelchair accessible vans for transportation (R&R Mobility), Geraniums (Collier’s
Nursery), and signage (Quality Signs). A total $47,542 was raised in 2016. The annual wheelchair tennis
tournament attracts players from around the country who compete in several divisions, included Men’s A, B
and C singles and doubles; Women’s A singles and doubles; Quad A singles and doubles and Junior Open/A
singles and doubles. In 2013 a “Novice’ division was developed to the tournament for players who had
minimal tennis experience and no tournament experience. The players in the Novice division received
complimentary entry but experienced all of the same benefits that other players received to include meals,
player goody bags and a pair of designer sunglasses that is now a staple to the tournament.
Henry County Wheelchair Sports collaborated with other adaptive sports
organizations to contribute to other wheelchair sports events. These organizations
included BlazeSports, American Association of Adapted Sports (AAASP), Dream
Maker’s Foundation, Re-Think of Georgia Tech, United States Tennis Association
(USTA) Southern and USTA Georgia and Robins Ai Force Base.
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YOUTH ATHLETICS 62 swimmers went to the GRPA District 6, Class A swim meet held in Morgan County. 51 swimmers also
advanced to the two day State Swim meet held in Cherokee County. HCPRD had a total of 889 registered
athletes for youth basketball. The Fairview and J.P. Moseley Recreation Centers as well as the Locust Grove
Recreation Center and 6 Henry County Elementary Schools were used for practices. One middle school and
one high school, along with the J.P. Moseley, and Fairview Recreation Centers, were utilized for the games.
The Fairview Recreation Center was used to host some GRPA District games and two teams advanced to the
State tournaments. The 10u boys won the State tournament.
HCPRD offered youth track and field with a total of 94 boys and girls ranging in ages from 7-14. HCPRD
sent 60 individuals to GRPA 6th District track meet which was held in Walton County. From there, 13 boys
and girls advanced to the State track meet in Augusta. The track program had an end of the year banquet and
medals were provided to all participants.
PARKS
Henry County officials formally broke ground on the
much-anticipated Hampton Senior/Recreation Center with
Henry County District II Commissioner Brian Preston,
Henry County Commission Chairman Tommy Smith,
District I Commissioner Bo Moss, District 3
Commissioner Gary Barham and District 4 Commissioner
Blake Prince, the SPLOST Department and other county
and city of Hampton officials in attendance. The
groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 1, 2016,
at 54 McDonough Street, where the center will be located,
situated across the street from the Fortson Library. Commissioner Preston addressed the crowd, recognizing
that the longawaited project was finally coming to fruition, and thanked the mayor and the city council for
their continued efforts. “What a beautiful piece of property, and how it ties into the library, and the
architecture across the way. We’re fortunate enough that our Chairman was able to bring a deal together that
helped accomplish this, in conjunction with the City of Hampton. I can’t think of a better collaborative
experience than having such stakeholders as the City of Hampton and the County Commission trying to fulfill
a promise that was made to people years ago,” said Preston. “So, thank you, and we’re excited. This is a day
of celebration.” The new joint senior/recreation center will be built on five acres and is the first of its kind in
Henry County, with an overall square footage of 20,800, with 9,900 square feet dedicated to the senior center,
6,100 square feet utilized by the recreation center and 4,800 square feet to be shared. The senior center will
feature its own covered, drive-up entrance; lobby/lounge with gas fire place; game room, card room, craft
room and multi-purpose room; full service kitchen and dining room; adjacent outdoor porch and patio area;
restrooms and staff offices; and direct access to the shared fitness area. The Recreation Center will include a
separate entrance; two large multi-purpose activity rooms; a vending area; restrooms; office and breakroom;
direct access to the shared fitness area; and adjacent land to accommodate future growth.
The shared space includes an aerobics room, fitness area to include several pieces of cardio/weight equipment
and an indoor walking track. Chairman Tommy Smith addressed the crowd and said the project was a long
time in coming, but that good things were coming at last. District I Commissioner Bo Moss also thanked
those in attendance as well as the community for their support of this and other SPLOST projects. “I’d just
like to take a minute to thank all the citizens of Henry County for voting on SPLOST and making this possible
and building this one penny at a time,” said Moss. “It’s a great effort by the county, and, like I said,
I give the Chairman all the credit and Brian Preston, our District 2 Commissioner. It’s finally happening, and I
hope that in the next nine months, you’ll see it completed. I just thank everybody for being here today,” said
Hampton Mayor Steve Hutchison. Architect for the new center is Flynn Finderup Architects of Atlanta and
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contractor is Meja Construction of Peachtree City. With a $4 million budget, the Hampton Senior/Recreation
Center was made possible under the SPLOST IV initiative.
District V Commissioner Bruce Holmes, along with County
officials, several members of Stockbridge city council and
members of the community, formally broke ground on the
Fairview Community Park. The groundbreaking ceremony took
place on March 22, 2016, at 750 Fairview Road, where the new
34-acre park will be located. Commissioner Holmes addressed the
crowd and thanked the community for it’s support of this much
anticipated project. “I just want to say thank you to everybody for
coming out. This is a great day in the Fairview community. There’s going to be some great amenities here at
Fairview Park. I think it’s going to be great for the businesses in this community and for the entire county,”
said Holmes. “It’s going to drive or attract a number of quality businesses to this particular area and bring
more revenue to Henry County, so, again, I want to say thank you to everybody for being here. It’s a
wonderful day.” David Gill, President of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, echoed Holmes’
sentiments. “I just applaud Commissioner Holmes and the people of District 5. This is a great event. When
people look at coming into a community, quality of life is an important consideration, and to have an
opportunity to have a world class facility here for leisure activities is just a great benefit to the community,”
said Gill. The new park will be built on 34 acres and will feature an event lawn, an interactive fountain, a
community building, a concession stand, score tower, restrooms and meeting room, along with multi-purpose
sports fields to accommodate a variety of different team sports, including football, soccer and lacrosse. The
new park will also feature a Par Course fitness circuit, paved walking trails, a playground and pavilions with
picnic tables. The design firm is Breedlove Land Planning, Inc. and the contractor is Sunbelt Builders. With a
$6.85 million budget, the Fairview Community Park was made possible under the SPLOST IV initiative.
Construction is estimated to be completed by December 2016.
Henry County held a ribbon cutting for Bud Kelley Park in
the Kelleytown area of McDonough on August 25. Chairman
Tommy Smith, District IV Commissioner Blake Prince,
District III Commissioner Gary Barham, former District IV
Commissioner Reid Bowman, county manager Lyndon
Bonner, several county officials, Buddy Kelley, Beau Kelley
and several members and friends of the Kelley family were in
attendance for the ribbon cutting. “When I took office, I was
able to come in and finish this park and get done what you see
here today. But, again, it’s been many, many generations of
commissioners getting this done; and, the citizens, really, are
the ones that need to be thanked,” stated Commissioner Prince. “But today, we’re here to dedicate this park to
the citizens of Kelleytown and Henry County. It’s a wonderful park. A lot of good things will happen here and
this will be a part of the history of Kelleytown.” The passive park features 124 acres of free space for citizens
to enjoy. The park includes amenities such as nearly three miles of paved walking trails, two pavilions
equipped with picnic tables, one pavilion equipped with a serving window, a large playground with rubber
surface area, a concrete walking track circling the playground, a par course with ten fitness elements, eight
shaded rest benches, two convenient parking lots and restroom facilities. “It’s a very proud moment for the
Kelley family and all the families in Kelleytown that call this beautiful community home. My granddad, Bud,
would have been so proud to see this,” stated Beau Kelley. “I’m actually wearing a pair of my granddad’s
boots today so when I get to walk the park, I’ll feel like I’m walking in his shoes.” After cutting the ribbon,
commissioners and guests unveiled a dedication plaque to Bud Kelley that sits in the front of the park near the
main playground. Following the unveiling, Parks and Recreation Director Tim Coley conducted guided tours
of the park, driving community members around the walking trails in a golf cart.
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Alexander Park City/County 12.5 4 4 0.3
Installed new outfield fence field #4 and moved back 15’ to
accommodate older age group
Field lighting repairs
Lighting repairs
Scoreboard repairs
Adjust irrigation heads, replaced 3 bad heads
Ordered one load of infield mix
Repaired gutters
Avalon Park City/County 20 4 4
Repaired broken water valve next to hockey rink
Installed new American Flag
Prepped fields for sod and lay 10,000 sq. ft. sod on fields 2 and 3
Replaced 18 bad irrigation heads
Installed new belt swings to playground
Added new pine straw to all parking lot medians
Replaced bathroom soap dispensers
Bud Kelley Park County 124 3 2.0
Final cleaning/blowing for “Grand Opening”
Sprayed for ants
Spread 300 bales of pine straw
Trim trees
Install border around workout equipment and fill with mulch
Spread mulch around big playground
Cochran Park County 20 8 7 0.4
Cleaned/organized buildings
Made repairs to siding and gutters
Box tilled and spread 108 tons infield mix
New scoreboards were installed on fields 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7
2 dead trees were cut down
Build and install new park entrance sign
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Cotton Fields Golf Course County
Top dress all greens
General clean-up of course
Cut low hanging tree limbs
Spread 546 bales of pine straw
Aerate and top-dressed driving range tees
Repairs to bridge
Painted water cooler holders
Cut and water greens daily
Cut fairway and roughs weekly
Sprayed chemicals and fertilized greens
Repairs made to the irrigation
Sprayed watering agents to greens
Installed two paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers
Removed old fence post on #12 green
Spread pre-emergence to all fairways
Sprayed all greens with fungicide
Over seed tee boxes with winter rye
Spray chemicals on greens
30 day watering agent
12-0-0 fertilizer with chelated iron mix, green dye
Placed all winter tarps next to greens
General daily maintenance
Removed old stove/oven from Event Center kitchen area and installed
new warming ovens
Fairview Recreation Center County
Cut down dead pine tree
Addressing the “buckle” in the floor
Spread new pine straw to medians, island and beds
Franklin Rape Park County 4 2 2 0.3
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Heritage Park County 129 4 10 0.9
Installed/anchored new trash cans at two pavilions
All four fields laser graded and added 90 tons of infield mix
Laid 2,000 sq. ft. of sod at backstops
Pressure washed concession building and walkways
Field lighting repairs
Drag/line field Monday – Thursday for adult softball games
Installed post capes on “bridge” posts to prevent rotting
Relocated storage shed
Spread 100 bales pine straw at big oak tree at Nolan House
Scoreboard repairs
Bush hog field
Repair/replace damaged boards on wooden bridge between
McDonough Library and Heritage Park
4 new scoreboards installed
Fertilized athletic fields
Repair mounds, batters boxes, put up temporary fencing for weekend
tournaments
Assembled ball rack for day camp
Spread pine straw around office building
Irrigation repaired, replaced heads at Nolan House
Installed 4 signs on new fence at Train Depot
Installed new slide to replace broken one at Kidsville Playground
Three rotten trees were cut down
Installed replacement swing set to Kidsville
Pressure wash Kidsville pavilion and playground
Spread 840 bales of pine straw
Installed new parking lot “stop” signs and Handicap access sign
Repainted train depot
Heritage Park – Veterans
Museum
County
Painted the museum
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Heritage Park – Veterans Wall
of Honor
County
Installed 55 engraved bricks
Sprayed pre-m and weed killer
Replaced bad irrigation heads
Hidden Valley Park County 115 9 5 9 0.3
Removed damaged gutter on concession
Box tilled and spread 108 tons infield mix
Field lighting repairs
Scoreboard repaired
Replaced bad/rotten fascia boards and repainted pavilion
Painted restroom doors to rental pavilion
Asphalt repairs to driveways done by DOT
Jason T. Harper Event Center County
Painted lines for 8 new Pickle Ball courts
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
J.P. Moseley Park County 179 8 12 1.4
Painted bathrooms
Pressure wash concession sidewalks
Wash out stagnant water from storm drains on football fields 3 and 4
Box tilled and spread 72 tons of infield mix
Installed soap dispenser in women’s restroom
Drag and line fields for weekend tournaments
Installed 2 AED units in concession stands
Backfill around new bleacher and grill pads
Remove dead crape myrtles
Bush hog off areas
Adjust football irrigation heads
Replaced 8 bad heads
Adjust softball heads
Fertilized athletic fields
Assembled and installed 2 bleacher sets at football fields 3 – 4
Formed and poured 5 6’x12’ concrete tee pads at Disc Golf Course
J. P. Moseley Recreation
Center
County
Locust Grove Conference
Center
County 10
Repaired rental tables
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Locust Grove Recreation
Center
City/County 2.5
Painted floor in Historical Society room
Had gutters replaced on front of building
Cut out broken sidewalk and poured concrete
Removed two old light poles
Pressure wash church sidewalks
Installed four 4’x5’ mirrors in dance room
Installed dance rails
Installed carpet squares in sensory room
Installed new lock on piano room door
Mickie D. Cochran Park County 12.4 1 3 4 0.3
Aerated and top dressed football field
Fertilized football field
New playground installed
Added mulch
Repaired border
Painted benches, trash can holders, picnic tables and bulletin boards
Tennis court light were repaired
Installed new tennis net strap
Cut back pompas grass
Spread pine straw
Pressure wash entrance signs
Cut low hanging tree limbs
Spread 100 bales of pine straw
Installed new park signage – park rules
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Nash Farm Park County 204 5 1.1
Repaired some floorboards in Carriage House
Clean and reinforce gutters, added flashing behind gutters on Carriage
House
Repaired water pressure issue to Barn sink
Replaced flag , rope and hardware
Replaced rotten wood around chimney on museum
Mulched all oak trees
Painted doors in the kitchen and restroom
19 new plantation blinds
Pressure wash entire Carriage g back deck
Ordered/installed two 4’x5’ mirrors in bride/groom rooms
Heating unit repaired in Barn
Continue sprucing up the park with mulching, landscaping and
driveway repairs
Sprayed week control at gazebo
Repaired all picnic tables – replace 16 each 2”x10”x8” pressure
treated boards
Marked off areas for People First Easter Egg Hunt
Wishing well structure was built with hardi-plank and painted white
Added fascia board around roof
Bush hog fields
Pressure washed outdoor bulletin board
Cleaned out animal barn to add farm equipment from Heritage Village
Sprayed for ants
Put up a new American Flag
Added warming ovens in Barn
North Mt. Carmel Park County 129 14 6 0.3
Replaced broken playground part
Bush hogged
Fence repairs at entrance/vandalism
Repair playground fence; replaced broken boards
Aerate, top dress, drag14 soccer fields
Added 286 tons sand
Installed two new soccer nets on practice field
Sprayed for ants
Laid sod
Installed irrigation around fields 1- 10 and concession stand
Delivered 14 new trash cans
Painted interior concession restrooms, floors, walls and bulletin board
Repaired entrance sign and lights
Repainted exterior of concession
Installed 128 parking lot stops
Repaired playground fence – broken boards
Aerated, top soil, seed, fertilize, wheat straw to parking lot medians
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
North Ola Park County 11 4 7 0.3
Painted restrooms
Landrum’s Tree Service removed dead tree
Trouble shoot and have repaired field lights
Installed 5 “No Parking” signs
Scoreboard repair on field 4
Ordered 4 loads of infield mix
Replaced radio/router to Musco Lights at field 4
Repaired fence
New scoreboard console for field 1
Grading and clearing of parking lot areas
Purchased land to be used for a parking lot from the BOE
Pates Creek Nature Preserve BOE/County 12 1 3 0.7
Trimmed up lower tree limbs
Replaced bad/broken boards at outdoor classroom
Cut down dead tree
Repainted outdoor classroom benches, bulletin boards and park
benches
Trim arbor
Cut tree limbs
Red Tail Hawk Airport County 39 1
Red Hawk Baseball Complex County 26 4 6 0.2
Box tilled and spread 36 tons of infield mix
Painted bathrooms
Drag and line fields for weekend tournaments
Fertilized athletic fields
Adjust irrigation heads
Replace 5 bad heads
Repaired sinks in women restroom
Repair mounds, batters boxes and put up temporary fencing
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Richard Craig Park City/County 26 9 17 18 0.4
Repaired wind damaged dugout roofs on Sunshine Field
Replaced 220’ home run cap to outfield fence on Sunshine Field
Box tilled and spread 108 tons infield mix
Field lighting repairs
Assembled/installed 6 player benches at tennis courts
Installed new nets on courts
Trimmed lower limbs on trees
Fertilized athletic fields
Lighting repairs on the tennis courts
Repaired lights on baseball fields
Painted Sunshine field pavilion and replaced rotten fascia boards
Painted and repaired Sunshine field sign
R.W/Mary Lou Coley Park County 40 7 9
Painted restrooms
Repaint all wooden trash can holders
Box tilled and spread 90 tons of infield mix
Spread 90 tons of infield mix on the baseball/softball fields
Scoreboard were repaired
Laid rock around storm drains in parking lot
Removed dead dogwood trees
Fertilized athletic fields
Cut down dead tree
Delivered 6 new trash cans
Replaced broken swing with a new one
Assembled and delivered new chalk machine
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Parks Maintained
By
Park
Acreage
Athletic
Fields
Outdoor
Courts
Support
Facilities
Walking
Trials (Miles)
Sandy Ridge Park County 34 4 2 9 0.8
Spread new mulch on playground
Painted bathrooms, fencing, picnic pavilions, concession columns and
rule signs
Trouble shoot and have repaired field lights
Box tilled and spread 72 tons of infield mix
Installed new score box door, repaired stairs, upstairs floor, windows
and scoreboard
Replaced 30ft. damaged chain-link fence
Pressure washed rental pavilion and picnic tables
Moved/installed irrigation heads on fields
Eagle Scouts completed a project; message board with plexi glass
doors and enclosures
Installed/replaced bad/damaged boards on concession building
Association painted concession stand and storage/score tower
Cut and removed fallen tree from walking trail
Tanger Station Park County 14 3 1
Set new home plate, pitching rubbers and bases on all three fields
Installed new AED unit in concession stand
Installed pet policy, no smoking policy rules signage
Warren Holder Park City/County 40 13 2 13
Tighten backstop nets
Form/pour concrete for storm drain new baseball field #1
Cut out broken sidewalk and poured concrete
Box tilled and spread 90 tons infield mix
Field lighting repairs
Filled/packed dirt into large sinkhole at field 1
Scoreboard repairs at the football fields
Installed new American Flag at baseball fields
Adjusted football irrigation heads
Replaced and repaired parking lot lights
Asphalt patch to baseball walkways
Windy Hill Park County 30 3 5 0.5
Cleaned/painted floors in Maintenance Building
Prepped, seed and straw area DOT piped
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GROUNDS – This section of Henry County Parks and Recreation was transferred to be under Facility
Maintenance on July 1, 2016.
911 Center Sprayed pre-m and weed killer
Administrative Building Prune crape myrtles
Sprayed weed control
Spread 1,370 bales of pine straw
Aubrey Harvey Building
Animal Control
Blessings Thrift Store
Connecting Henry
Court House/Square Spread 585 bales of pine straw
Prune crape myrtles
Sprayed weed control
Court House Parking Deck Spread 277 bales of pine straw
Prune crape myrtles
DFAC’s Prune crape myrtles
Spread 58 bales pine straw
DOT
Department of Motor Vehicles
Developmental Disabilities
Center
Elections
Exit #218
Fairview Library
Fleet Services
Flint Circuit Public Defender Prune crape myrtles
Friend’s House
Firing Range (Police)
Haven House Prune crape myrtles
Health Department Prune crape myrtles
Spread 58 bales pine straw
Henry County Airport Weed eat grass from asphalt cracks
Sprayed weed killer around hangers and runway lights
Sprayed broadleaf weeks around office and weeks growing through
asphalt
Henry County Government
Annex Prune crape myrtles
Henry County Judicial Center Prune crape myrtles
Spread 339 bales pine straw
Henry Parkway Connector
Henry Parkway Median
Heritage Senior Center Spread 581 bales of pine straw
Prune crape myrtles
Hidden Valley Senior Center
Jonesboro Rd/GA DOT
Gateway Enhancement Project Project calls for design and planting over 12,000 plants/trees
Plan originally called for irrigation, but was redesigned after drought
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Pull weeds, litter pickup, trim shrubs, spread pre-emergence, spray
shrubs for fungus
Library - Cochran
Library – Fairview Spread 250 bales pine straw and trimmed hedges
Library – Hampton
Library – Locust Grove
Library – McDonough
North Police Precinct
Old SPLOST Building
Probate Court Spread 100 bales of pine straw
Prune crape myrtles
Senior Services Annex
Sentence Enforcement
Department Trim hedges, pull weeds, weed eat, spread 100 bales of pine straw
Stroud Road Property Bush hog off areas
Tag Office/Stockbridge
Transit Spread pre-m and weed killer
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Henry County Parks and Recreation Current Staff
Heritage Park Staff
Tim Coley - Director
Kenny Morris - Assistant Director Parks
Keni Bishop – Recreation Specialist
Donna Holder - Executive Assistant II
Pat Dahoney – Administrative Assistant
Michelle Dunn - Accounts Administrator
Sandy Hawkins - Accounts Administrator
Jamey Dixon – Administrative Assistant II
Kathy Hunt - Program Coordinator, CPRP
Brandi Dailey – Youth Athletic Coordinator
Peggy Hesselbach – Recreation Specialist
Jim Joyce – Facility Coordinator
Cotton Fields Staff
George Bond – Marshall II
Gerald Pittman – Marshall/Starter
Linden Bartles – Pro Shop II
Randy Dorris – Pro Shop II
Courtney Marott – Pro Shop II
Tina Murray – Golf Shop II
Robert Thompson – Carts/Range II
Matthew Alexander – Golf Maintenance
William Cowart – Golf Maintenance
Nicholas Haick – Golf Maintenance
Bailey Perritt – Golf Maintenance
Austin Smith – Golf Maintenance
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Locust Grove Recreation Staff
Terry Nash - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, CTRS
Davina Ford - Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Keri Knab – Recreation Aide
Harlon Matthews - Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Gary Miller – Recreation Aide
Brandy Sanders – Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cheryl Williams - Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Andrew Vaughn – Recreation Aide
J.P. Moseley Recreation Staff
Jerry Belcastro – Facility Coordinator
Ray Beasley – Recreation Aide
Brandi Betsill – Recreation Aide
Tina Fuss – Recreation Specialist
Tommy Holder – Recreation Assistant
Kenny Patrick – Recreation Aide
Janet Stevens – Recreation Aide
Richard Craig Tennis Complex Staff
Donald Carnrike - Recreation Assistant
Larry Graham – Tennis Instructor
Fairview Recreation Staff
James Martin – Facility Coordinator
John Hallman – Recreation Aide
Haley Holder – Recreation Aide
Christian Moore – Recreation Aide
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Beverly Peavy – Recreation Aide
Fonda Riley - Recreation Aide
Regine Scandrett – Recreation Aide
Jerry Wright – Recreation Aide
Maintenance Staff
Richard Castleberry - Maintenance Specialist Tech III
Bryan Dixon - Maintenance Specialist Tech III
Keith Ayers – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Drew Cheeves – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Christopher Colmenero – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Bill Dodgen – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Josh Dwiggins – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Chris Hargrove – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Ronnie Hector - Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Robert Hymowitz - Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Andrew Johnson – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Shane Massey – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Shane Moseley – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
James New – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Richard Strickland – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Jade Watkins – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Day Camp Employees – 50
Tennis Employees – 8
Youth Basketball Employees – 8
Adult Softball Employees – 3
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Past Staff
Reggie Ammons – Facility Coordinator, CTRS
Todd Bond - Maintenance Specialist Tech III
Shenoa Brown – Recreation Aide
Reginald Chandler – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Jacob Farah – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Jason Gasses – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Clark Herring – Maintenance Specialist Tech I
Laura Merlino – Recreation Aide
Marcus Miller - Maintenance Specialist Tech III
Destiny Oliphant – Recreation Aide
Keith Taylor – Maintenance Specialist Tech I