Two future

Peachtree City projects will bear the names of a long-time fireman and

a tireless recreation volunteer when the parks finally come to fruition.

The city park

to honor its volunteer firefighting force will bear the name of former

Fire Chief Gerald Reed, who recently passed away after a long battle with

cancer.

Also, a playground

designed for children with special needs will bear the name of recreation

volunteer Luther Holt, who also died recently.

The park will

be erected in place of the old Leach Fire Station, which is scheduled

for demolition. The playground will be located at Picnic Park.

Reed was the

city's second paid firefighter to join the force after serving as a volunteer.

He led the department's changeover from a small paid staff to today's

force that is largely made up of full-time firefighters.

Holt was a

driving force behind the initiative to raise funds for the All Children's

Playground. He also served on the city's recreation commission and volunteered

his time as a mentor for Fayette County Schools.

The Peachtree

City Council approved a recommendation from the recreation department

to officially name those facilities after Reed and Holt. The action came

at council's regular meeting Thursday night.