Parks discussion set for Tuesday
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to discuss a consultant’s study of the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority.
Lowndes supervisors talk parks study
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors briefly spoke about a recently-completed parks and recreation study after a citizen raised concerns in Wednesday’s meeting at the courthouse.
Slimantics: Country Mouse vs. City Mouse
Maybe I’m just getting old, but more and more as of late, current events stir the echoes of my childhood.
County parks study complete
A county-commissioned study of the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority is now complete.
County votes to hire parks consultant
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted to hire consulting firm RF Outdoor Consulting, LLC of Clinton to conduct a study of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority.
No recent crime seen at Propst Park, but worries remain
While no crime has been reported within Propst Park in the recent past, some are careful not to linger after games are over.
City offers partnership on CLRA study
The city of Columbus and Lowndes County may partner on a study of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority. However the county is not willing to slow their plans for the city’s active participation in that study.
Facing changes, a look at CLRA
The Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority’s organization and operation may soon be a hot topic of discussion.
Our View: County, city must work together on study of CLRA’s future
The debate about whether it is time to take a look at how the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority serves the community could not have started much worse.
Mayor: Park study will lead to ‘recreation segregation’
The county is expected to commission a study of the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority at an upcoming meeting, and Columbus Mayor Robert Smith believes that action will result in a split between the two governments’ joint parks venture.
Soccer tourney expected to equal $2M economic impact
The estimated economic impact in Columbus from the state’s largest soccer tournament being held here last weekend is estimated at more than $2 million, according to Nancy Carpenter, executive director of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Columbus to host state’s biggest soccer tournament
The state’s largest soccer tournament will kick off in Columbus this weekend.
‘Field of Dreams’ funding status still unclear
With the city and county officials approaching the end of the budget process, it’s unclear whether either entity will offer funds for the “Field of Dreams.”
CLRA seeks ‘Field of Dreams’ funding
Columbus could be home to a baseball field constructed specifically for athletes with disabilities.
Sim Scott project tops Lewis’ first months
New Columbus-Lowndes Parks Authority Director Greg Lewis’ said he remained in a “state of discovery” following his first three months at the helm.
New CLRA head could face conflict of interest
The next executive director of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority could be facing a conflict of interest because he also serves on the Columbus Municipal School Board.
New parks and rec director speaks to Kiwanis Club
The future executive director of the Columbus Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority spoke to the Columbus Kiwanis Club on Wednesday.
Lewis named CLRA director
A familiar name to county and city parks and recreation has been chosen to replace Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority Executive Director Roger Short in January.
CLRA to interview 4 applicants for director
Sixteen applicants have been whittled to four as the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority board looks to hire a new executive director.
CLRA begins process to replace outgoing director
The Columbus Lowndes Parks and Recreation Board has received 16 applications for the department’s executive director position.