Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

Local town wins grant to keep kids active
Posted: 07.29.2012 at 4:04 PM
Colby Gallagher

Colby Gallagher joined the Fox 31 News Team in April 2012 as a general assignment reporter. Colby hails from Sewell, New Jersey and is an avid Philly sports fan.

0

The proposed playground is made possible by the KaBOOM! Let's Play Community Construction Grant and will be built on September 22nd

 / Landscape Structures, Inc.
Photo

LENOX, GA --
The city of Lenox was named the winner of the KaBOOM! "Let's Play" Community Construction Grant sponsored by Snapple and Dr. Pepper.

Lenox will receive a $16,000 payment to create a playground that encourages kids to stay healthy and active.

Lenox City Council member Jim Marshall went over proposals from four different vendors and recommended the council approve Landscape Structures Incorporated’s $31,000 plan – with the remaining costs being paid for by the city.

Marshall says all four proposals were impressive and in the same price range but LSI’s plan stood out because of the company’s reputation and the representative’s helpfulness.

Marshall also says Lenox is small enough to not be considered an industrial town but it doesn’t mean they can’t be recreational.

The board officially approved the plan on June 18th and scheduled it to be built at the Roscoe Francis Memorial Park on September 22nd.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Drug unit arrests two and looking for a third
Courtney Highfield  |  Yesterday at 11:48 AM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Operation Run or Gun aims to keep streets safe
FOX 31 News Team  |  Yesterday at 10:02 AM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Child death investigation in Albany
Jessica Fairley  |  Tuesday, June 18, 2013  |  5 comments
Follow My Southwest GA
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Legal
Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.
Bright Side
Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!
Win a booster seat!
Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!
ADVERTISEMENT