The Spalding County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a contract with Piedmont Paving for improvements to Volunteer Park and Ambucks Park, a county official said during the meeting.

Commissioners approved the contract amount of $8,835,000 and noted the projects are primarily funded by state grants; county staff said total required matching funds across the grants amount to $509,000. The board recorded a 5-0 vote in favor of the contract.

Public Works Director TJ Imburger and Grants Manager Larry Wallace discussed the grant projects during an earlier workshop session, according to comments the chair made on the record. Commissioners said they were satisfied that the awards carry state funding, though the board noted the match share varies by grant.

No amendments to the contract were made at the meeting. The board did not set a specific implementation schedule during the session; public-works staff will oversee construction and grant compliance, including disbursement of county match funds into the appropriate accounts.

Ending: The contract was approved 5-0; county staff will proceed with project management and grant compliance steps detailed in grant agreements.