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Parks board waives pickleball court fee for charity fundraiser

The county's parks advisory board approved letting a pickleball club skip its usual court rental fee so the money can go to a program for special-needs athletes.

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October 22, 2025: Waiver of pickleball court rental fee for Habersham County Pickleball Club charity event benefiting Special Needs Basketball Program

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The Habersham County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was asked to approve waiving the pickleball court rental fee to benefit a local charity.

SourcesMeeting4799_PRAB 10-18-25 Agenda.pdf

The board approved the request 5-0, directing that the court reservation fees for a Habersham County Pickleball Club event go to the Special Needs Basketball Program. One member recused herself because of her involvement with the pickleball club.

SourcesMeeting4799_Minutes 2025-10-21 signed minutes.pdf

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Waiver of pickleball court rental fee for Habersham County Pickleball Club charity event benefiting Special Needs Basketball Program

The Advisory Board agreed with the request for the court reservation fees to go to the Special Needs Basketball Program with a 5-O vote (Peggy Fortson recused due to involvement with HCPC).

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Waiver of pickleball court rental fee for a local charity

Request for approval to waive pickleball court rental fee to benefit a (local charity).

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