It didn't take David Gary, the new director of the Peachtree City Tennis Center, long to get some input on changes to the facility.

On his second day at work, Gary created a survey that has been posted at the tennis center and sent out in a massive e-mail. He's also been introducing himself to individual patrons, both members and non-members, to hear what improvements they'd like to see.

"I've gotten some great feedback," Gary said. "We've gotten a number of things done already. We're trying to move in the right direction."

One example: a fence door at the clay courts that was installed too high, allowing balls to roll under, causing a headache when they'd have to be chased down.

No longer. The door was fixed, as are some other little things around the facility. With results rolling in from the survey, and input from the center's staff, Gary says he's prepared to start working on his short, medium and long-term goals for the facility.

Already accomplished, however, is making sure local high school programs are involved at the center. Both tennis squads at McIntosh and Starr's Mill will play matches at the center, and McIntosh will be practicing there too (Starr's Mill was extended that offer also, but they prefer to practice at their courts close to school), Gary said.

Getting involved with state and area tennis groups is also important in an attempt to bring more tournaments