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Grand opening of $25M 'Coop' marks new era for youth sports in Gainesville
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The J. Melvin Cooper Athletic Complex, also known as "The Coop", is nearing completion. - photo by Scott Rogers
Denise Etheridge
The Times
Updated: Feb 27, 2025, 1:04 PM
Published: Feb 27, 2025, 1:02 PM
Gainesville Mayor Sam Couvillon said The Coop has been, “a long time coming.”  “We had not built a new ballfield since 1984,” Couvillon said. “Our population has tripled since then and this will give better access to our children who play sports and will allow them to not have to play as late as they have been playing because of field access.”
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The Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Expo is returning. Here are the details
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Plant lovers will crowd into the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center for the annual Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Expo on April 4-5 . The event features workshops, seminars, and demonstrations on various gardening techniques and practices. - photo by Scott Rogers
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Published: Mar 19, 2025, 7:06 PM
Get ready for a gardening extravaganza when the Hall County Master Gardeners host their 2025 Spring Expo at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.
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