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Residents urge Ware County to back public pickleball courts, citing health and tourism gains
Summary
Local pickleball players asked the Ware County Board of Commissioners to support building public, regulation‑grade pickleball courts, saying the sport’s rapid growth delivers recreation for seniors and potential tourism revenue; staff were asked to pursue grant opportunities and identify possible sites.
John Radden Smith, a retired Ware County educator, told the Ware County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 10 that he and local players hope the county will build a public pickleball facility to serve residents and attract tournaments. "It is our hope that Ware County will soon join the movement with a facility that is open to the public," Smith said during a work‑session presentation.
Sandy Haupt, who provided her address for the record and read a…
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