Chastain Park path to widen by eight feet
by Caroline Young
11:52 AM, Wednesday, May 22
Plans are in the works to widen the walking path in Chastain Park on Powers Ferry Road from 4 feet to 12 feet. Through the Walk Chastain Project, the Chastain Park Conservancy spearheaded the efforts beginning last fall. Phase one of the project ...

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