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Columbus will rename Boxwood Recreation Center for the late Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes
The Today in Columbus team
Boxwood Recreation Center is getting a new name. The Columbus Consolidated Government will rename it the Jerry “Pops” Barnes Recreation Center, after the late councilor who represented District 1. The renaming honors Barnes for his public service to Columbus, the city said in a news release Wednesday.
Fri., Nov. 13when the Boxwood Recreation Center renaming ceremony will be held
The ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m. at the recreation center.
Sources: CNAW 2 with Colin Scroggins, WTVM.com
A ceremony will mark the change. The city invited residents and members of the media to attend, and community members are welcome to join city officials.
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Where: 1068 Enoch Drive, Columbus 31906
- Who's invited: residents and members of the media
- Questions: Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation director, 706-255-4658
The center will go from Boxwood to Jerry “Pops” Barnes
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Current name | Boxwood Recreation Center |
| New name | Jerry “Pops” Barnes Recreation Center |
| Barnes' council seat | District 1 |
| Announced | City news release, Wednesday |