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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

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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.

http://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


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


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


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



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


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


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


Painted bathrooms

Drag and line fields for weekend tournaments


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



Assembled/installed 6 player benches at tennis courts

Installed new nets on courts

Trimmed lower limbs on trees


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


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


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


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



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


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


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

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