Frequently Asked Questions About Nash Farm Battlefield

This should provide some answers to questions about Nash Farm.  These were gathered through FOIA.  

Frequently Asked Questions About

Nash Farm Battlefield

1. How much did Henry County pay for Nash Farm?

A. In response to a 2005 court order, Henry County paid $8,077,000.00

through a deposit into an escrow account at Superior Court. The funds

were subsequently withdrawn by the seller.

B. Other costs associated with the condemnation proceedings:

 1. Dillard & Galloway (Attorneys) - $3,945.00

 2. Childer’s & Associates (Appraisal) - $12,000.00

 3. Bernes & Company (Consulting) - $3,450.00

 4. Daily News (Advertising) - $478.69

 5. Atlanta Peach Reporters (Court Reporters) - $545.00

 6. Donna K. Bell (Court Reporter) - $1,434.24

 7. Bradford Realty Group - $5,000.00

 8. M. H. Biggers - $600.00

 9. Judge Brown, Special Master - $300.00

Total amount of other costs associated with the proceedings: $27,752.93

2. How much has Henry County spent making improvements to Nash Farm

since 2005?

A. Henry County Department of Transportation has created walking trails,

a parking lot, and a left hand turn lane at Nash. The total amount spent

by DOT on labor and supplies is $105,785.64.

B. Henry County Building Maintenance and Parks and Recreation departments

have been making improvements to nearly all structures on the

property. Building Maintenance has worked on the main house, the

caretaker’s house, the Zachary house, the barns, and other structures as

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2. How much has Henry County spent making improvements to Nash Farm

since 2005?

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well. Some of the work was done by prisoner labor from Spalding

County to help keep labor costs down. The total amount of labor and

materials is $101,553.97.

C. Donations have been collected by “Friends of Nash Farm” since Henry

County purchased the property. They have also had people donate their

time to work at Nash Farm. The total amount of donations spent on

restoration by “Friends of Nash Farm” is $18,199.08.

 1. A total of 112 volunteers have given of their time and talents at

Nash Farm.

D. A Georgia Department of Community Affairs grant of $25,000.00 paid for

an archaeological study of Nash Farm by TRC, Inc. - $14,987.35; and an

archaeological survey by The Lamar Institute - $9,993.76 (The Lamar

Institute donated $2,000.00 of labor during the survey).

E. A Georgia Department of Community Affairs grant of $10,000.00 is currently

available for the installation of a septic system and restrooms at

Nash Farm. To date, $6,000.00 has been spent for a Level III Soil Survey

for an on-site waste water management system by Construction Materials

Services, Inc.

Total expenditures to date: $256,538.69

Minus DCA grant for archaeological study and survey: $25,000.00

Minus DCA grant for soil survey for septic system: $6,000.00

 $225,538.69

3. What were the revenues received and expenses incurred during the large

events held at Nash Farm between January 1, 2007 and February 25, 2008?

A. The Georgia Independence Day Festival, held on July 3 and July 4,

attracted an estimated 15,000 people, received $25,256.59 in revenues

and incurred $54,453.92 in expenses.

Loss - $29,197.63.

B. The Cotillion Ball and the Battle of Atlanta attracted 1,500 people, received

$6,273.70 in revenues and incurred $751.00 in expenses.

Profit - $5,522.70.

C. Moonlight and Folktales, held Nov. 14-15, attracted 157 people, received

 $568.00 in revenues and incurred $3,912.30 in expenses.

Loss - $3,344.30.

D. Starry Night Drive-Ins, held Feb. 10 and Nov. 17, attracted 550 people,

 received $1,564.05 in revenues and incurred $3,926.32 in expenses.

Loss - $2,361.95.

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Nash Farm Battlefield

3. What were the revenues received and expenses incurred during the large

events held at Nash Farm between January 1, 2007 and February 25, 2008?

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E. Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, held Mar. 30, attracted 1,500 people, received

 $200.00 in revenues and incurred $6,910.21 in expenses.

Loss - $6,710.21.

F. Simply Southern Jubilee, held April 14-15, attracted 130 people, received

 $2,789.00 in revenues and incurred $17,666.71 in expenses.

Loss - $14,877.71.

 Total Expenses: $87,620.46

 Total Revenues: $36,651.38

Total Losses: $50,969.08 Total Attendance: 18,837

4. What other activities are ongoing at Nash Farm?

A. Henry County Parks and Recreation is currently conducting dog training

classes, square dance classes, and day camps at Nash Farm.

 1. Dog Training Classes: Attended: 45. Revenues - $3,150.00.

Expenses - $2,362.50. Profit - $787.50.

 2. Square Dance Classes: Attended: 477. Revenues - $238.00.

Expenses - $00.00. Profit - $238.50.

 3. Day Camps: Attended: 1,336. Revenues - $64,794.45. Expenses -

$37,324.70. Profit - $27,469.80.

 4. Therapeutic Recreation Special Needs Prom: Attended: 138.

Revenues - $2,400.00. Profit - $2,400.00.

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 Total Revenue: $70,582.25

 Total Expense: $39,687.20

Total Profit: $30,895.05 Total Attendance: 1,996

B. A variety of organizations have held meetings at Nash Farm, with a total

attendance of 4,430. Among the meetings was a field trip by 1,000 students

from Luella Middle School. Other groups included the 30th Georgia Cavalry

School, 30th Georgia Winter Encampment, Arbor Day, Army Warrior Training,

Georgia DOT, Development Authority, Convention and Visitors Bureau,

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Work Day, Friends of Nash Farm, Henry

County Soccer Association Coaches Meeting, Boy Scout Campout, Hampton

Youth Club Registration, Georgia Veterans Board Cavalry Leadership, County

Department Trainings and Meetings. 

5. Have the meeting facilities at Nash Farm been rented?

A. Seventeen organizations and/or families rented the meeting facilities in

2007, with total revenues being $4,800.00.

6. What is the total attendance for all events at Nash Farm?

A. Total attendance to date is an estimated 25,263.

7. Has Nash Farm received any grants?

A. 2006: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grant of $25,000.00 for

Archaeological Study done by TRC and Archaeological Survey done by

The Lamar Institute. Grant completely paid for the study and survey.

B. 2007: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grant of $10,000.00 for

septic system and  restroom facilities. To date, $6,000.00 of grant has

been spent.

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