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Washington council hears URA plan for Gordon Street School, residents urge AAU youth support
Summary
The council heard URA project plans that include cleanup, weatherproofing and a part-time project manager for Gordon Street School; resident Archie Acree urged council support for an AAU youth program and asked for funding consideration.
Adrienne Williams, speaking on behalf of the Urban Redevelopment Authority projects, outlined a multi-part plan for the Gordon Street School that includes hiring a cleanup crew, weatherproofing the buildings, obtaining liability insurance, hiring a part‑time project manager and reimbursing a consultant. Williams said a drone survey was conducted to measure the school buildings to inform planning.
Resident Archie Acree praised work by the city administrator to improve communication and urged the council to consider financial support for a local AAU program aimed at providing positive activities for youth. Acree described benefits for children and asked the council to review the program proposal.
Councilman Maceo Mahoney and Will Long raised concerns about potential budget shortfalls tied to power-supply issues and said they are working with Georgia Power and other entities to identify options to reduce revenue and service impacts.
Council members did not take final funding decisions at the meeting but were encouraged to review the AAU proposal and the URA’s early plans for the Gordon Street School during the coming months.
