Fairburn officials

are now looking at an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to

try and reach a consensus on operating Duncan Park.

Fairburn Mayor

Betty Hannah reiterated during Monday's council meeting that Fairburn

officials did not close the pool at Duncan Park and are working to keep

the park operating at its same level.

Fairburn's

Duncan Park has turned into a political football that is being kicked

back and forth between the city and Fulton County.

Fulton officials

have cited a state law that states when a municipality reaches 5,000 in

population and annexes parks into its municipalities, it must start picking

up the costs.

City Administrator

Tony Cox and City Attorney Brad Sears have said in the past the law Fulton

County is quoting is not a state law, but rather a constitutional amendment

that was requested by Fulton officials in the '70s.

Cox said he

was setting up a meeting with Fulton County's legal department to discuss

the issue.

City officials

pledged to do everything possible to keep the park open and keep the residents

updated on the situation.

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