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Proposed nonprofit equestrian center would pair children with mentor, horse
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Brenda Bater is pictured with her son Austin at their home on Thursday afternoon. The Baters are applying for approval of their nonprofit organization, New Hope Youth Ranch, an equestrian center for children between the ages of 5 and 18. It has received the Hall County Planning Commission's recommendation and is up for final approval by the Hall County Board of Commissioners, which hold a public hearing June 28. - photo by David Barnes
The Hall County Planning Commission on Monday, June 4, recommended approval of an equestrian center on Davis Bridge Road in Gainesville that would be used for a faith-based nonprofit that will pair children with a mentor and a horse to boost confidence and teach life skills. The proposal now goes to the Hall County Board of Commissioners, which will hold a public hearing at its June 28 meeting.