parks and recreation
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Madison County
Residents Express Concern Over Madison County Recreation Fields Policy
Residents in Madison County sparked a social media commotion on Facebook after the Madison County Board of Commissioners reinforced that fields will be closed for public use on Wednesdays and Sundays. The commissioners announced that recreation fields in Madison County will not be free of use for seven…
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Barrow County
Victor Lord Dog Park Opens in Barrow County
The Barrow County Department of Leisure Services has announced the opening of a new dog park at Victor Lord Park in Barrow County as part of a park facilities expansion. The dog park is one acre in total land and is located at the southeast corner of Victor Lord Park at…
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Athens-Clarke County
Going Outside: How It Can Boost Your Mental Health
Researchers say one way to improve your mental health: go outside. That’s why Athens-Clarke County has decided to reopen the Firefly and Greenway trails for public use. According to Athens-Clarke County’s website, the Firefly and Greenway trails “will be open for public use to provide recreational opportunities for the community…