Category: Government

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

O.D. Baggett Park in Athens is about to get a major upgrade.

City leaders — including members of the Athens City Council, Parks Advisory Board, and Just Us Guys (JUGS) group — held a groundbreaking ceremony at the park Thursday afternoon to kick off a $160,000 renovation project.

“This is a project that’s been needed a long time,” said Mayor Monte Montgomery. “It shows that this council and this board and these committees are progressive. We’re about quality of life in Athens.”

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By Adrianna Hinds/City of Athens Community Services Coordinator

The lighting at Cain Park, Phases 1 and 2, has recently received some much-needed improvements thanks to Athens Police Officer Dustin Cook. Cain Park is the home field for the Henderson County Girls Softball Association (HCGSA), Trinity Valley Community College softball team, adult softball leagues, and other sports groups for many years. It is a well-loved park and also includes walking trails and picnic areas, which citizens enjoy on a daily basis.

As a local and invested citizen, Dustin Cook knows the importance of seeing our City parks improved and maintained for the current and future generation’s enjoyment. For that reason, Dustin took it upon himself to partner with the City of Athens to see the lighting at Cain Park renovated.

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By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

Athens City Councilman Tres Winn announced his resignation during the council’s meeting Monday night.

He said the resignation would be effective in two weeks, saying he would step down at the beginning of the next regular meeting.

Winn said he is leaving because he is building a house outside of the city that is scheduled to be ready by December 1. He said he is stepping down early because there are several important issues facing the council, such as hiring a new city manager, and he wanted his replacement to be involved from the start.

“I think it is only fair that the person making the decision is in on the process from the very, very beginning,” he said.

Winn is in his second term, which is up in May 2018. The council will have to appoint someone to fill his position until that time.

Press release

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