The big news at the Lookout Mountain, Ga., city meeting in March was that the new town center opened last month, and all that is left are a few finishing touches. Copper awnings are installed on the building, and dimmers will be installed on the streetlights. City Manager Kenny Lee said the dimmers can control the lights by zones and by timing. A handmade conference table by Walker County resident Michael Smith stands in the great hall.
Dennis Bishop is developing a new plan for Joe Wilson Park at the corner of Lula Lake Road and Red Riding Hood Trail, basing it on an Irish Fairy Rings theme. With community volunteer Jimmy Campbell at the helm of this project, the park will serve as an entryway into Fairyland and will extend to the new parking lot across the street from the municipal buildings. After the city approves the plan, Mr. Campbell hopes to pay for this park with a combination of grant monies and fundraising events. The goal is to create a low-maintenance park with a big visual impact for the entry to the city; it will not be a park for children since it is in a high-traffic area.
The new city hall building is being referred to as the city center because it was built for the community to use, said Fire and Police Commissioner Taylor Watson. And people have started doing just that. Mr. Lee said people are calling left and right to reserve the great hall. Various clubs have already held meetings and classes there, and a plant sale is scheduled for later in the spring.
The city’s comprehensive plan, which lays out the future development of Lookout Mountain, Ga., is now posted on the city’s website, lookoutmtnga.com. A master plan for parks, trails and sidewalks is still under development, with intentions they will all connect different sections of the town.
The Ochs Highway Extension up to Rock City will be closed three-four days in the coming weeks for more repairs. The permanent repair has been delayed, and it is now expected that work will not be done until next year.
Councilmember Watson said that February was a quiet month for the fire and police departments, but she said that in the first two months of 2022, traffic violations doubled. Most stops and citations were for speeding and running stop signs. Other statistics for February include 17 traffic warnings, three automobile accidents and 2,592 miles patrolled. Officers also assisted one motorist, four citizens and the Tennessee police department five times. Three suspicious persons and six suspicious vehicles were checked, but there were no thefts. During the month, the department responded to 17 medical calls and four fire calls.
On the weekends when the Mountain Hospital for Animals is closed, the city of Lookout Mountain Ga., has no place to keep lost pets. Jimmy Stewart with Dade Animal Rescue Team (DART) offered to supply animal crates if the city could house them until he could pick them up, which the city agreed to do.
The art show at Fairyland Elementary School was successful, and the quality of the work was amazing, said Caroline Williams, FES liaison. The school is gearing up for the festival that is scheduled for the end of April, and a push for fundraising for the school continues. There was a great turnout for Night Out for Lookout, the big fundraiser for Lookout Mountain Elementary, with many community members from Lookout Mountain, Ga., at the event, she said.
Wes Hasden, head of the sewer board, reported that preliminary plans for the new pump station to service the town are in the works. However, bids will not be ready to go out before November, and construction most likely will not begin until early in the next year. The city recently installed a meter at Covenant College to determine the exact usage and also put them at at Brow Wood and Thrive.
Mayor David Bennett said that car decals for 2022 will be for sale in April. He said they help police identify who are residents. A ribbon cutting to officially open the city center buildings will be sometime in April or May.
The city is serious about enforcing the rules that are on the books, said the mayor. This includes obtaining permits where they are needed. Permitting protects both the homeowner and the city and helps to keep property values up, he said. Chief Todd Gann will spearhead the push to be proactive and will address certain violations.
The next Lookout Mountain, Ga., council meeting will be Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m.
Dennis Bishop is developing a new plan for Joe Wilson Park at the corner of Lula Lake Road and Red Riding Hood Trail, basing it on an Irish Fairy Rings theme. With community volunteer Jimmy Campbell at the helm of this project, the park will serve as an entryway into Fairyland and will extend to the new parking lot across the street from the municipal buildings. After the city approves the plan, Mr. Campbell hopes to pay for this park with a combination of grant monies and fundraising events. The goal is to create a low-maintenance park with a big visual impact for the entry to the city; it will not be a park for children since it is in a high-traffic area.
The new city hall building is being referred to as the city center because it was built for the community to use, said Fire and Police Commissioner Taylor Watson. And people have started doing just that. Mr. Lee said people are calling left and right to reserve the great hall. Various clubs have already held meetings and classes there, and a plant sale is scheduled for later in the spring.
The city’s comprehensive plan, which lays out the future development of Lookout Mountain, Ga., is now posted on the city’s website, lookoutmtnga.com. A master plan for parks, trails and sidewalks is still under development, with intentions they will all connect different sections of the town.
The Ochs Highway Extension up to Rock City will be closed three-four days in the coming weeks for more repairs. The permanent repair has been delayed, and it is now expected that work will not be done until next year.
Councilmember Watson said that February was a quiet month for the fire and police departments, but she said that in the first two months of 2022, traffic violations doubled. Most stops and citations were for speeding and running stop signs. Other statistics for February include 17 traffic warnings, three automobile accidents and 2,592 miles patrolled. Officers also assisted one motorist, four citizens and the Tennessee police department five times. Three suspicious persons and six suspicious vehicles were checked, but there were no thefts. During the month, the department responded to 17 medical calls and four fire calls.
On the weekends when the Mountain Hospital for Animals is closed, the city of Lookout Mountain Ga., has no place to keep lost pets. Jimmy Stewart with Dade Animal Rescue Team (DART) offered to supply animal crates if the city could house them until he could pick them up, which the city agreed to do.
The art show at Fairyland Elementary School was successful, and the quality of the work was amazing, said Caroline Williams, FES liaison. The school is gearing up for the festival that is scheduled for the end of April, and a push for fundraising for the school continues. There was a great turnout for Night Out for Lookout, the big fundraiser for Lookout Mountain Elementary, with many community members from Lookout Mountain, Ga., at the event, she said.
Wes Hasden, head of the sewer board, reported that preliminary plans for the new pump station to service the town are in the works. However, bids will not be ready to go out before November, and construction most likely will not begin until early in the next year. The city recently installed a meter at Covenant College to determine the exact usage and also put them at at Brow Wood and Thrive.
Mayor David Bennett said that car decals for 2022 will be for sale in April. He said they help police identify who are residents. A ribbon cutting to officially open the city center buildings will be sometime in April or May.
The city is serious about enforcing the rules that are on the books, said the mayor. This includes obtaining permits where they are needed. Permitting protects both the homeowner and the city and helps to keep property values up, he said. Chief Todd Gann will spearhead the push to be proactive and will address certain violations.
The next Lookout Mountain, Ga., council meeting will be Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m.
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