Manchester requests county help for July 4 fireworks; request tabled until May 26
Manchester Fire Chief Ben Williams asked Meriwether County for a funding contribution to help cover fireworks and event costs for the July 2 celebration; the board voted to table the request to the May 26 meeting to allow further consideration.
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Manchester Fire Chief Ben Williams told the county April 28 that the city has already committed roughly $20,000 toward fireworks for its July 2 Fourth of July celebration and is seeking additional donations or assistance to cover increased costs and expected higher attendance.
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