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Commissioner seeks to restrict cell phone use during meetings By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
Parks Director Kirk Franz said the 39acre park at 6050 Majors Road is unique in that it already forms a central hub for the surrounding community. Surrounded by thousands of homes, the park also lies across the street from Vickery Village, which boasts 200,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant space that includes the popular Cherry Street Brewing.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioner Laura Semanson wants to limit the use of cell phones during meetings so the board can keep its head in the game. Semanson raised the issue during the commission’s Jan. 8 meeting, citing a need for greater transparency and limiting distractions. At a subsequent work session Jan. 13, commissioners discussed the issue, asking staff to draft a rule change. Semanson said she thinks limiting personal cell phone use on the dais would show those appearing before the commission they have the board’s undivided attention. “It shows that we are in there to do business, not to mess around on our private phones and have private conversations,” Semanson said Jan. 13. Due process affords those appearing before the commission to appeal for a decision the opportunity to speak and be heard. Commissioners have a responsibility to listen with undivided attention, Semanson said. “They are entitled to have our attention,” the commissioner said. “That may be their only chance to plead their case.”
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From left, Marie and Jay Jaeger look over plans for renovations at Polo Fields Park during a Jan. 14 open house at the Midway Park Community Building.
Residents express excitement for initial Polo Fields Park plan By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents expressed excitement for planned renovations of Polo Fields Park in western Forsyth County. Already regularly serving about 2,200 players, the collection of athletic fields and equestrian center is set to receive an update with a master plan to be brought
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to the Forsyth County Commission this spring. Plans call for a paved parking lot, permanent restrooms, playground, turf fields, amphitheater, pickle ball court, walking trail and other amenities. The project will be paid for by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds. Dozens of nearby residents offered feedback about the proposal during a Jan. 14 open house at the Midway Park Community Building.
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