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In its recommendation to the council, staff indicated that several of the submitted bids were lower than what the city had expected the project to cost. It will be funded initially by the city’s current balance of tap fees and impact fees assessed to new developments for system improvements, but officials expect future connection fees to this line that will repay that fund in an amount large than this investment.

The vote to approve was unanimous.

MONROE ROARK FOR THE AJC

Henry County

Legislature gives OK for new judge

Legislation that would pave the way for a fourth Superior Court judge in Henry County made it successfully through both houses of the Georgia General Assembly when the lawmakers reconvened after a COVID-19 shutdown.

House Bill 786, sponsored by the county’s legislative delegation, passed the State Senate June 24 after being modified to include a request for one new judge in each of three circuits. That bill passed the State House in its amended form June 26, and it was sent to Gov. Brian Kemp June 30, according to the state’s website. The portion of the bill referring specifically to the Flint Judicial Circuit, which is Henry County, states that one additional judge will be added to increase the total number to four.

That judge will be appointed by Kemp for a term beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The term will expire Dec. 31, 2024, with all subsequent judges for that seat being determined by nonpartisan election for four-year terms.

MONROE ROARK FOR THE AJC

Peachtree City

Glenloch pool and splash pad reopen

The Glenloch Recreation Area pool and splash pad has now reopened to the public in Peachtree City.

Both are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The fee is $4 per person for Fayette County residents and $8 each for non-residents. Physical distancing will be required and monitored, and guests who do not comply can be asked to leave without a refund.

The pool will be roped off into sections, with each section open only to those from the same household for a period of 90 minutes. Only two families will be allowed in the splash pad area at a time, for 20 minutes each. There will be no tables, chairs or umbrellas on the deck but guests may bring their own portable chairs. Visitors must arrive already showered and dressed to swim.

Until further notice, no organized groups, camps or pool rentals will be allowed.

JILL HOWARD CHURCH FOR THE AJC

UPCOMING