MAYOR'S CURRENT PROJECTS
Olin Groundbreaking July 22, 2011
Shovels of dirt symbolize the start of construction of the new production facility at the Charleston plant. The new plant will be built on the footprint of the existing facility. The $160 million facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2012.
Phase 5 of the Bradley/Cleveland Greenway
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Phase 5 of the Bradley-Cleveland Greenway is now under way. Mayor Davis speaks briefly to the Greenway Board and those gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony. Phase 5 will pass behind M & M Mars which donated access to its property for the project. |
Amazon Site in North Bradley County
Wacker Chemi site in North Bradley County
Work is well under way at the site of the new
Whirlpool manufacturing and warehouse facility on Benton Pike
Construction Progress at the
New Bradley County Recreational Park
First Phase of Construction Begins on New Bradley County Recreation Park
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The first phase of construction is well under way on the new Bradley County Recreation Park on Minnis Road. The park is located on the same acreage as the new Park View Elementary School. This allows both the school and the park to share infrastructure and save taxpayers money. The park will house 4 adult ball fields. When complete the Parks and Rec Department will designate the 4 ball fields on Urbane Road as "girls only" softball fields which are now shared with girls and adult players. The huge Minnis Road project requires the removal and fill of 140,000 cubic yards of dirt.
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Park View Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
October 3, 2010
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Park View Elementary Sunday afternoon, October 3, to reflect the official opening of the "green” school. Park View is equipped with energy-efficient lighting and geothermal wells for heating and cooling. Pictured for the ribbon cutting are, front row left, Bradley County Commissioner Ed Elkins, Commissioner Adam Lowe, Bradley County School Board of Education member David Kelley, Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis, Bradley County Schools Director Johnny McDaniel, students Chelsea Wilson and Laurent Madrid, County Board of Education Chairman Troy Weathers, Commissioner Connie Wilson, Commissioner Jim Smith and Board of Education member Christy Chritchfield. Back row are Gina McGuire (hidden), North Cleveland Church of God Senior Pastor Mitch Maloney, Park View Principal Deb Bailey, Board of Education member Dr. Richard Baker, Commissioner Jeff Morelock and Sherry Crye, work force development director, Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce.
Implementation of Mayors’ Coalition on Care gets Underway
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis and Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland have launched an initiative to assist in providing a more efficient way of using the available charitable resources within our community. It is called The Mayors’ Coalition on Care.
Mayor Davis noted that there are more than 200 non-profit charitable organizations in Cleveland/Bradley County. However, "a recent survey by the United Way showed that about 50 percent of the citizens who need assistance don’t know what’s available or how to find out,” Davis Said.
The Mayors’ Coalition on Care will operate in partnership with The Leonard Center which will provide office space and a coalition coordinator at no cost to taxpayers. Both Mayors expressed gratitude to local businessman Johnny Holden for providing $2,500 in seed money to get the initiative off the ground.
The Mayors said that when the Coalition is fully operational, the coordinator will be available by phone which will increase the care efforts in Cleveland and Bradley County. Citizens will be able to call to report someone in need or a person needing assistance can call to find out what help is available.
Park View Elementary School
Bradley County Launches Plastics Recycling Progam
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Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis finalizes the plastic recycling agreement with the Orange Grove Center, standing in front of bales of number 1 and 2 plastic.
(L to R) Kyle Hauth, Executive Director, The Orange Grove Center, Mayor Gary Davis, Misti Gipson, OGC Recycling Plant Coordinator, Tera Roberts, OGC Director of Adult Services.
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Historic Cabin Restoration Gains Support
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Area builders, who are members of the Ocoee Region Builders Association, plan to volunteer their time and labor to help stabilize a deteriorating 1820s-era cabin on property once owned by Cherokee Chief John Ross.
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis, ORBA President Charlotte Jones, local builders and local history writer Debbie Moore inspected the historic cabin that sits on property once owned by Chief Ross.
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New Cleveland-Bradley County Library Dedicated
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The Library Board hosted a dedication ceremony to showcase the $4.5 million expansion. The project was jointly funded by Bradley County and The City of Cleveland.
During the ceremony, incoming library board president Steve Robinson presented both County Mayor Gary Davis and Cleveland May Tom Rowland with an oversized library card as well as an actual card and quipped "the big one won't fit in your wallet."
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Bradley County’s First Medical Examiner Vehicle Now in Service
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Eric Blach (left) of the Bradley County Medical Examiner's Office and County Mayor Gary Davis look over the County's first vehicle dedicated specifically to the ME's Office.
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Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis has announced the launching of a county recycling program for outdated, used or surplus computers and electronics.
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Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis and Chris Bailey with Bank of Cleveland's I.T. Department examine some Bank equipment ready for recycling.
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Parkview Elementary School
Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 16, 2009 |
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Mayor Davis, County School officials and Commissioners gathered Thursday, July 9th to break ground for the new Parkview Elementary School to be located on Minnis Road. Mayor Davis is credited with suggesting this first joint venture between County Government, County Schools and the County Parks and Rec Department. The school will be built on a portion of the 90 acre Elrod property previously purchased by the County for a park. The school and park will share infrastructure, saving the school system an estimated
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The Three-Star Program is designed as a road map to assist local communities in their effort to achieve excellence in community and economic development.
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County to See Savings in
Traffic Light Change Over
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Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis and County Engineer Sandra Knight compare an old incandescent traffic bulb to a new LED bulb being installed in all traffic signals owned by the county. C.U.'s Tim Delk has just completed the change-over at APD-40 and Westland Drive. |
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Complete Registration Form and Return to United Way Offices or Public Library
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