8 responses to “Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department to host a Citizen Stakeholder Open House on the proposed Multi-Use Facility”

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   Corey

   August 9, 2022

   So more county citizens would use a pool facility than two full size gymnasiums, fitness area, and an elevated indoor walking track?
   Interesting.

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   Doug Tucker

   August 8, 2022

   I understand your sentiment, Spyglass. Maybe we can do something different with the Center. What do you think of leasing the Aquatic Center to Fayette County for $1.00/year for 99 years. The leasing contract will provide for Peachtree City residents’ fees to be equal to, or lower than, other Fayette County residents.

   I understand the Aquatic Center is an expensive amenity with its operating and maintenance costs compared to its per capita use. I further understand usage fees do not pay for the associated costs and the difference is made up with Peachtree City taxes.

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   abacus55

   August 8, 2022

   How much is spent to maintain 5 football fields? You would be surprised at how many citizens use the Rec facilities.

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   Mom

   August 7, 2022

   Each year our high schools graduate some of the brightest, most talented students in the nation. These students are recruited by prestigious universities who value their academic achievements as well as their commitment to extracurriculars. One noteworthy activity is the sport of swimming. Many local high school swimmers have held state records in swimming events. Some have gone on to Olympic trials. What is truly remarkable about these athletes is that they have persevered in spite of the pitiful conditions at Kedron Aquatic Center, an outdated facility. Kedron Aquatic Center is remarkably inferior to every other facility hosting a competitive swim team in metro Atlanta. The Southern Crescent Aquatic Team can’t even host swim meets at their home pool! They have to rent space at Georgia Tech year round for swim meets and team practice during the long course swim season. This is preposterous for a community that boasts numerous state high school swimming records. The bubble that is temporarily installed for cooler weather is a poor substitute for a building. The poor air quality in the bubble annually contributes to respiratory problems for swimmers. Our tax dollars should be supporting construction of a new aquatic facility for Fayette County. Our residents and competitive high school swimmers deserve a new facility. For comparison, check out Cumming Aquatic Center in Forsyth County or Boundary Waters Aquatic Center in Douglas County or Cherokee County Aquatic Center in Cherokee County. The proposed amenities for Fayette County pale in comparison to other metro Atlanta Parks and Recreation Aquatic facilities. Come on Fayette County! Get real!

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      Hometown600

      August 7, 2022

      Swimming holes are nice. We have several of them around the county. It sounds like you are proposing a full blown natatorium.

      We have an estimated 120,000 citizens in Fayette County. How many of them will actually get to use or want to use this pool that you recommend, or for that matter how many will use the facilities that the article references?

      Let’s start thinking about measuring twice and cutting once when it comes to these big ticket proposals.

      Perhaps the most fiscally responsible path is to continue to rent or lease an existing facility if there are only a few that stand to benefit. My two cents

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         Mom

         August 8, 2022

         Residents young and old in Fayette County would be thrilled to have a local aquatic facility like any of those I referenced. Let’s invest in public recreational venues that promote fitness and well being for everyone. Swimming is one of the best lifelong sports.

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            Doug Tucker

            August 8, 2022

            As a Peachtree City resident, I’ll proudly support transferring the Kedron Aquatic Center to the County. Let the County’s SPLOST or other revenue support any upgrades.

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               Spyglass

               August 8, 2022

               I’m not in favor of transferring any City amenities to the County…