Thomasville proves grants for multi-use trail

Teresa Williams 

THOMASVILLE — The City of Thomasville took another step forward Wednesday in its quest to create a multi-purpose trail.

“This was to let state agencies know we appreciate support of the project and the council approved the agreement necessary for the city to accept those funds,” City Planner Lee Chastain said Friday.The Thomasville City Council agreed on a resolution to approve a grant agreement with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Department of Economic Development for funds to complete the master plan for the tentatively named “The Thomasville Community Landmarks Multi-Use Trail.”

These grant funds, along with donations and matching funds from local organizations and individuals, total $36,000.

“In the initial Victoria Place Urban Redevelopment Plan, one of the ways we wanted to spur redevelopment and investment in that area was by providing some improved recreational access,” Chastain said.

“The original trail, now known as Phase One, was conceived at that time to run downtown over to Paradise Park. However, it was decided to create a five mile trail to connect all of our parks and historic districts, as well as encircle the downtown area and provide direct recreational access to neighborhoods.”

Full article at Thomasville Times-Enterprise.