Chattahoochee’s Paces Mill Park Gets Long-Awaited Facelift

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Publish Date:  June 11th 

   

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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Chattahoochee’s Paces Mill Park Gets Long-Awaited Facelift
2. Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Northeast Cobb
3. Cobb to Consider Donation, Complete Fullers Park Renovations

 

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STORY 1:   Chattahoochee’s Paces Mill Park Gets Long-Awaited Facelift 

After nine months of construction, Paces Mill Park in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area reopened, marking the completion of Phase 1 of the $15.8 million New Day Palisades renovation. Updates include improved parking, trail and river access, erosion control, and native prairie restoration. The $6.3 million phase finished on time and under budget. Officials celebrated the park’s sustainable upgrades, emphasizing environmental stewardship. Phase 2, set for 2026-2027, will add a visitor center, pavilion, river overlooks, and more. The park, part of a 48-mile recreation area established in 1978, sees over 270,000 visitors annually. 

STORY 2:   Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Northeast Cobb 

Cobb Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving a man and woman at a home on Research Drive in northeast Cobb. Officers responded Saturday morning and believe the man, a resident of the home, was the offender. The victims' names have not been released. Police urge anyone with information to call [phone]. 

STORY 3:  Cobb to Consider Donation, Complete Fullers Park Renovations 

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting a $207,482 donation from the East Side Baseball Association to complete renovations at Fullers Park in Marietta. The funds will cover upgrades, including replacing the infield with synthetic turf for better playing conditions and reduced maintenance. The project, part of the 2011 SPLOST program, lacked sufficient funds to finish without the donation. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell praised the association’s support, highlighting the park’s value to the community. 

 

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STORY 4:  Mableton Man Charged with Cruelty to Goldendoodle 

Xavier Maurice Garner of Mableton is