comes, we’re trying to make sure that we stay ahead of the curve,” Director of Hall County Parks and Community Services Brent Holloway said. “In the last couple of years, we have added five park properties.Two of those were more traditional parks with playgrounds, walking trails, ball fields, all those traditional park elements.” A particularly exciting initiative is Hall County’s partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase access to Lake Lanier, a central feature of life in the area. According to Holloway,“You can’t think about Hall County without thinking about Lake Lanier.” This collaboration allows Hall County to manage three campgrounds, and revenue generated at these facilities stays within the community for reinvestment into these properties. “It’s been a big hit, and we anticipate more going forward,” Holloway shared.“We are in the process of planning and developing two other parks. We’re in a good position, and we want to continue to provide those recreational opportunities that have made Hall County a special place to live for so long.” Another innovative project is a 200-acre development in the southern part of the county. Still in the planning phase, this endeavor is set to include a community and senior center with amenities to meet the ever-growing needs of the area, such as ball fields, pickleball courts, and extensive trails for walking and biking. “We’ll let the community guide us in exactly what it looks like, but it’s going to be a massive project for us and something that our citizens and visitors are going to be very happy to have,” Holloway said.“200 acres in this really densely populated and growing Together we’ll build a stronger, more prosperous workforce for Georgia. From left to right, Beth Garmon, director of Hall Coun Parks and Community Services; Bill Nash, dire 157 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 HALL COUNTY, GA
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