The city of Ashford has received a half-million-dollar grant from the one percent lodging tax approved by Houston County voters.
Everything is on the table for the Houston County town, including new lights, drainage, a new-look press box, and perhaps a walking trail. Ashford Parks & Rec waits anxiously for a check that is on the way, an installment towards a half million dollars.The money comes from the one percent lodging tax Houston County voters approved in November.
Everything is on the table, from new lights to drainage, a new-look press box, and perhaps even a walking trail. Not all will happen right now, but that’s a good start. “How much funding is available for once we take care of the needs and priorities, then how much do we have left depends on what we can do with that money to enhance even more,” Speed said.
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