Henry County commissioners approve purchase for theater, arts center

A cultural arts center is being developed at Nash Farm Park.

A cultural arts center is being developed at Nash Farm Park.

The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its July 9 regular meeting to approve the $94,250.73 purchase of equipment to create a cultural arts center and flex space theater at Nash Farm Park.

Improvements are specifically designated for the park’s existing activity barn, which has limited use in its current condition according to county officials, and the space can be transformed at a much lower cost than buying or constructing a new building. When completed, the facility will be multi-use and available for rental. A county staff report indicated that the equipment being purchased is demo/used and thus less expensive than if it were new.

Funds for the purchase are available in the District II impact fee account. The purchase was approved unanimously.