Valdosta purchases land for rec center - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

Valdosta purchases land for rec center

Posted: Updated:
  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:45:38 GMT
    A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer. Crisp County Investigators say 25-year-old James Aultman stole more than $10,000
    A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:40:13 GMT
    Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend. It's free, but they will accept donations to fund the department's annual community picnic in June. Musical artists from around South
    Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:35:30 GMT
    A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Baconton Mayor Annette
    A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday.

February 19, 2008

Valdosta - The city of Valdosta has purchased more land to help beautify the city.

The city just bought he Abundant Life Church of God property.

They say church has been looking to relocate and the five acre property has a gym and other recreation facilities that would make the location perfect for a park.

This is the third major land purchase the city has made in the last year in their efforts to make parks and rec activities available to anyone living in the city.

"We think of park facilities like we do fire stations. That there should be one within 1 and a half to two miles of every home in the city," says Valdosta City Manager Larry Hanson.

They hope to attach all the parks together with bike paths and sidewalks to make the city more pedestrian friendly and promote a more active community.

Feedback: news@walb.com?subject=recland