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Hoschton council delays 40‑year Hushton Park IGA after debate over access, turf funding
Summary
The Hoschton City Council debated and ultimately tabled a proposed 40‑year intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Jackson County to allow long‑term county improvements — including proposed artificial turf — at Hushton Park, citing concerns about public access, duration and unclear terms.
The Hoschton City Council on March 20 tabled consideration of a proposed 40‑year intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County that would change when and how Hushton Park is used and allow county‑funded improvements including artificial turf.
Council members spent the bulk of the meeting debating whether to replace an existing IGA that runs through July 20, 2029, with a longer agreement that opponents said could restrict residents’ access and lock the city into long commitments. “By signing a 40 year IGA, we give up any opportunity to reassess our citizens' ability to use that park facility,” Council Member Tina Brown said. She asked the council to keep the current agreement, monitor how the charter school and county use the park, and revisit a longer deal later.
The issue matters because Jackson County officials have proposed spending on the fields — speakers…
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