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Fayette County accepts $100,000 Georgia Power donation for Kenwood Park improvements
Summary
The Board accepted a $100,000 donation from Georgia Power to enhance Kenwood Park; staff proposed splitting the funds $50,000 for existing amenity upgrades and $50,000 for new features and will solicit community input on priorities.
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Jan. 8 to accept a $100,000 donation from Georgia Power Company to fund enhancements at Kenwood Park.
Parks and Recreation Director Anita Godbee told the Board Georgia Power proposed the donation to support park refurbishment and new amenities. Staff identified possible uses including refurbishing sand‑volleyball netting and posts, erosion control around amenities, replacing picnic tables at the north pavilion, and installing new entrance/exit signage. Proposed new features include swing sets, outdoor workout stations, a pump track with additional parking, and mountain‑biking trails. Godbee said the county would split the donation with $50,000 toward upgrading existing elements and $50,000 toward new enhancements.
Commissioner Charles D. Rousseau moved to accept the donation and direct staff to gather community input (for example, surveys) on preferred enhancements; Vice Chairman Edward Gibbons seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. County Administrator Steve Rapson noted the county’s donation policy allows the administrator and CFO to accept gifts under $200,000, with Board ratification.
Why it matters: The donation taps private-sector funds to make park improvements without directly increasing property taxes; the Board required community input to guide how the money will be spent.
What’s next: Parks staff will solicit community preferences and return to the Board with final project recommendations and implementation details.
