DALTON, Ga. — Businesses looking to relocate want amenities such as city parks, so Dalton officials are trying to make sure the so-called Carpet Capital of the World has plenty.
Based on a master plan designed in 2006, city officials are spearheading several projects including a new community center on Fredrick Street, a soccer complex at James Brown Park, a new dog park and additional tennis courts at Lakeshore Park.
“Amenities and opportunities play a big part where people choose to relocate, raise a family,” said Ronnie Nix, director of Dalton Parks and Recreation. “(The parks) are just a portion of things that make our community desirable.”
Currently, the dog and the disc golf parks are the only projects completed. Construction for the community center is expected to begin Saturday, the tennis courts are expected to be completed by late June or early July and the soccer fields by the fall, Mr. Nix said.
Funds for the projects come from a combination of bonds, surplus dollars from the recreation department and from the city, he said.