NEWS BRIEF: Atlanta’s Hurt Park renovation completed, unveiled

Hurt Park in downtown Atlanta has gotten a whole new look. The two-acre triangular park bordered by Edgewood Avenue and Courtland and Gilmer streets is steps away from Georgia State University’s Student Center and other major facilities in the midst of the campus. The two-year renovation of the park included overhauling its fountain with new pumps and water filters, a press release stated. Lighting throughout the park was upgraded, granite stairs were repaired, pedestrian walkways and irrigation were added, drainage issues were addressed and landscaping was enhanced.

In addition, a permanent stage has been erected for outdoor performances “blended into the landscaping to create a natural amphitheater setting,” the release explained. City permits for temporary staging are no longer needed, said Vice President for Facilities Management Services Ramesh Vakamudi. “These renovations restore the former glory of the park,” he added. Details: news.gsu.edu