Eagle Scout candidates present projects to city

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Monday’s City Council meeting was highlighted by two young Eagle Scout candidates who presented their proposed projects to city council.

Christopher Parker Hartley unveiled plans for a dog park at Main Street Park that included signage, play equipment, dog toys, water spigot, sanitation cleanup station and planted trees. The estimated cost is $5,250 and Hartley said he has a potential donor who has pledged $5,000 to fund the project.

Austin Wood’s project called for the installation of two walking trails and construction of a bridge over a ravine in the park. One trail would lead from the Main Street Park to the library. The other would wind around the other side of the park.

Ian Bliss was also scheduled to present his Eagle Scout project but was not able to attend the meeting. Mayor Mike Eason said he would be invited back for the November meeC