Sugar Valley Consolidated School – Gordon Co 1_Credit Tess Little
Built in 1927 by architect-builder W. Laurens Hillhouse, the Sugar Valley Consolidated School was established as a public school by an act of the Georgia Legislature to eliminate independent school systems. It operated for almost 50 years before closing its doors in 1974. Now owned by Gordon County, the building has most recently operated as a community center, voting precinct and events space. Deemed unsafe by the County, the Board of Commissioners has announced a plan to demolish the school to construct a fire station. Despite an active alumni association’s commitment and earmarked SPLOST funds for repairs, efforts appear to be redirected to other county projects.
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