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American Legion presents Gold and Blue Star memorial plans; residents raise safety and volunteer concerns
Summary
Rick Baugh of the American Legion presented plans for Gold Star and Blue Star memorials. During citizen input, residents raised concerns about speeding on Oak Springs Street, asked follow-up questions about the memorial proposals, and requested clarity on meeting outcomes and volunteer sign-up procedures.
Rick Baugh, vice commander of the American Legion, addressed the Statham City Council on Oct. 7 to introduce plans for Gold Star and Blue Star memorials in Statham.
Baugh outlined the memorial initiative and invited council consideration; the transcript records subsequent citizen questions seeking clarification on placement and process. Resident Edmund Nelson asked follow-up questions about the memorial proposals during the citizen input portion of the agenda.
Separately, resident Billie Hollingsworth raised concerns about speeding on Oak Springs Street and asked the council to consider enforcement or traffic-calming measures. Michelle Smith commented on how council meeting outcomes are communicated and pointed attendees to a volunteer sign-up sheet for an upcoming event.
The minutes reflect these presentations and public comments but do not record council directives, specific memorial siting decisions, or follow-up assignments in the transcript. Council follow-up, if any, is not included in these minutes and may appear in later agendas or staff reports.
