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Board approves expansion of pickleball courts in St. George funded by 2020 SPLOST
Summary
Charlton County authorized Eco Premier to expand existing courts and add a St. George court using SPLOST 2020 funds; batting cages will be relocated.
Charlton County commissioners unanimously authorized expansion of county recreational pickleball courts on Thursday, approving Eco Premier—the contractor that installed the original courts—to add additional courts and a new St. George site funded by the 2020 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).
Parks and Recreation Director Joel Shivar told the board the existing courts “have had people on them daily, if it's not raining,” and said the St. George community has requested its own court. The board voted to relocate on-site batting cages to accommodate the expansion.
Why it matters: the expansion uses SPLOST 2020 funds already allocated for recreation projects and responds to sustained local use; it affects county park layout and maintenance planning.
Details: Joel Shivar recommended Eco Premier, the contractor that installed the original two courts, for continuity. Commissioner Luke Gowen asked about alternate locations; the board did not identify an alternative at the meeting. Commissioner Alphya Benefield said three residents recently told her they traveled to Charlton County to play pickleball, citing regional draw.
The motion to authorize the expansion was moved by Commissioner Luke Gowen and seconded by Commissioner James Everett and carried unanimously. The board did not provide a completion timeline or a project budget breakdown at the meeting; the transcript indicates project funding will come from the county’s 2020 SPLOST account.
