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Opinion: SPLOST VIII will fund important projects at Elachee Nature Science Center
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The Elachee Nature Science Center was started by Becky Geiger, Rosemary (Johnson) Dodd, Sissy Lawson, Ellen Odegaard and Julia Cromartie with the goal of preserving the local environment for future generations. The main building is pictured here in February 2019. - photo by Scott Rogers
The Times readers know that on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Hall County residents will vote on the SPLOST VIII referendum. When approved by the voters, this will extend for six years a 1% sales tax, which is already being collected but is set to expire soon. This tax is different in that we can know in advance how the money collected will be spent.The Chicopee Woods Park Commission and Elachee Nature Science Center are among the projects designated to receive funding.