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For many years, way too long, the old Harrisburg school property was left to die, a neglected relic of the past.
Then came the resurrection. The property now includes a thriving community garden, a shiny-new splash pad, a pavilion, walking track and playground. Despite all of the re-investment, however, the interior of the old school house, or at least what remains of it, was never addressed. Until now.
The county commission, in conjunction wit the office of Sen. John Ossoff, on Thursday "announced that $1.2 million has been allocated for the Collins P. Lee Branch of Middle Georgia Regional Library System." Essentially, the southside is getting its own library branch.
Collins P. Lee was the first African-American city councilman in Milledgeville history and later a county commissioner.
Added the press release: "The Collins P. Lee Branch will be housed in what is currently the Collins P. Lee Community Center in the heart of Harrisburg Park.
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Harrisburg's revitalization all began in 2016 with a vision and a master plan – the Harrisburg Neighborhood Revitalization and Master Plan. Six years of countless volunteer hours, investment from the county commission and now federal funding, and the "old" Harrisburg school soon will be "new" again and reimagined.
"Through hope, dedication, support and love we will build on the strengths of our historic community to provide opportunities, education and quality housing to meet the dreams of families, youth, and seniors of Harrisburg. Our leadership, commitment, and experience proves that we can create a sustainable, vibrant and transformed community," according to the press release.
Everything sounded so lovely until the end.
“We tried”
If that’s not disheartening idk what is. I feel the need to quote my mom here. “I can’t have nothin nice”. Wiser words were never said.
Oh! And for gods sake STAY HYDRATED if you want to save on hospital bills. I hate summer.
Member when the river was fun and didn’t get angry and take lives? You could float down hopefully by sunset with only burnt skin that was a problem for later you? Member when your biggest fear were all the scary gar lingering about?
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Mist for the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, cloudy overnight.
loving that suit! That hippie has style and wears it well.
I member hearing about this. So incredibly sad. The lady I spoke with couldn’t have spoken higher of the man he was.
"unless someone wishes to make some sort of far-flung statement about their dissatisfaction with both major political parties" omg! YES PLEASE! There's no choices, and they will never allow an independent a fighting chance. Other countries have multiple candidates to choose from.
Any reason why the sheriff rarely makes a statements its alway another Deputy isn’t the sheriff, the elected official in our county?