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County updates Wheeler Park South, announces April 19 farmers market and $1.9M senior-center grant
Summary
General Services described near-complete elements at Wheeler Park South, upcoming farmer's market April 19 at 1400 Parker Road, and the chair announced a $1.9 million federal grant for a south-side senior center funded through senators' offices.
General Services Director Hammer updated the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners on improvements at Wheeler Park South (1400 Parker Road) during the March 24 meeting and announced a new farmers market and a major grant award for a senior center.
Hammer said recent work at the park has added an amphitheater, fitness court, three pickleball courts, a playground, a pavilion and restroom work tied to the splash pad; the skate-park concrete pour was completed and landscaping and signage are being installed. A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will fund a garden area with a gazebo, a wellness deck for classes and instructional plant beds featuring medicinal herbs. Director Hammer said the county is targeting Memorial Day for completion of remaining splash-pad work if weather permits.
The chair announced the county will start a farmers market at 1400 Parker Road on Sunday, April 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and invited vendors selling produce, prepared foods and artisan goods. The chair also said the county received approval for a $1.9 million grant announced by U.S. Senators John Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to support a new senior center on the south side; staff have not yet chosen a site.
No vote was required; staff will continue project closeout activities and outreach to vendors for the farmers market. The chair encouraged residents to attend the Arts Matter event later that day and other community activities.
