They city says they are excited about the opportunities the new building will provide. — The DeKalb County Commission announced this week that some funding has been secured for a huge investment to build a new and improved Lucious Sanders Recreation Center in Lithonia.
At a cost of $17 million, the county and city hope the new building will help provide new recreational opportunities for residents.
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“The citizens of District 5 and the City of Lithonia deserve this new facility, said Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson. ”And that is why I am proud to have allocated over $2 million in District 5 funding toward the total $17 million investment."
The county plans to fund the project, located on Parkway Road, through a combination of county SPLOST money and resources already in place in District 5.
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Commissioners say the new, 24,000-plus square foot center will include:
- A multi-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports
- Fitness and wellness studios
- Multipurpose rooms for arts, crafts, and educational programs
- · A technology lab and digital learning spaces
- · A fully ADA-accessible design
The building is named after Lucious Sanders, a World War II veteran and well-known local civil rights leader.
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