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Commissioner pitches pickleball courts, veterans botanical garden to Stephens County board

A Stephens County commissioner floated new recreation department ideas, including pickleball courts and a botanical garden honoring veterans, but the board has taken no action yet.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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May 26, 2026: Presentation from Eddie Hallford on recreation department ideas (pickleball courts, veterans botanical garden)

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Where it stands

The record shows discussion only; no vote or board decision on the ideas has been recorded.

The story

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners' May 26, 2026 agenda included a presentation from Mr. Hallford on ideas for the recreation department.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 05/26/2026

At the meeting, Mr. Hallford shared his ideas with the board, consisting of pickleball courts and a botanical garden in honor of veterans.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 05/26/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/09/2026

The record shows discussion only; no vote or board decision on the ideas has been recorded.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 05/26/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/09/2026

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Presentation on recreation department ideas (pickleball courts, veterans botanical garden)

Mr. Hallford shared his ideas with the Board, consisting of pickleball courts and a botanical garden in

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Presentation on ideas for the recreation department

Lamar Hallford to present ideas concerning rec. department.

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discussed

Presentation from Eddie Hallford on recreation department ideas (pickleball courts, veterans botanical garden)

Mr. Hallford shared his ideas with the Board, consisting of pickleball courts and a botanical garden in honor of our veterans.

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