City parks to get enhancements

Roswell and the Nantahala Outdoor Center are partnering with Subaru to install one wall mounted bottle filling station and two bike repair stands at the NOC operated Azalea Park building and Don White Park.

Depending on the specific items selected by NOC and Subaru, the city expects the overall project cost to be between $10,000 and $12,000. This would include the equipment and cost of installation.

The NOC agrees to finance the equipment and installation and will donate all equipment, products, or services to the city at the conclusion of the installation process.

The city agrees to provide a project manager that will oversee the approved contract for equipment and installation and will assume responsibility for any future replacement, repairs, or removal costs.

County evaluates sites for elections office

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is evaluating a new location for the Elections Office.

According to a press release, County Manager Jerry Cooper told the Board of Commissioners at its April 6 meeting that county staff has evaluated existing properties.

Due to cost to purchase and renovate, staff is recommending the county explore the option of building a facility to meet the long-term needs.

During the last election, the Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration operated out of two smaller facilities in Canton. The Office is in need for additional work space and storage space.

The Board unanimously approved an agreement with KRH Architects to develop a concept plan and cost estimate for a new 15,000-square-foot facility at a cost of $6,500.

The plan and cost estimate would come back to the BOC for board members to later decide how to proceed.

Information: cherokeega.com JUANITA LOVE FOR THE AJC

Upcoming

■Canoeing Trips. Times, days and prices vary. $6 to $10, free for children ages 2 and younger but extra at varying costs for canoeing trips limited to ages 6 and older or ages 21 and older. CNC naturalists, who all are Cpr/first Aid certified, serve as guides. The canoe, paddles and personal flotation devices are provided for all participants. Among the options are weekend guided river canoe trips, family canoe days, date night canoe trips (ages 21+), private canoe excursions and holiday/seasonal canoe trips. Chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/canoeing

■Tulip Colorfest. $10 to $20. Gibbs Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground. Current hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays through July 4. While tram service is suspended, Arbor Cafe offers sandwiches, snacks and beverages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No outside food or drinks are allowed — except water. 770893-1880, info@gibbsgardens. com View new pictures at Gibbsgardens.com/bloom-update. Tickets: Gibbsgardens. com/visit/tickets

Drive up and drop off: Leadership Sandy Springs Recycles. 9 a.m. to noon April

24. City Springs South Parking Lot, Sandy Springs. Bring electronics for ewaste/eplanet, old paint for Atlanta Paint Disposal, used sneakers for Ecosneakers, used sports equipment for Sandy Springs Youth Sports and home medical equipment for the Sandy Springs Rotary Club. bit. ly/3fh9ghr