The joint acquisition and development of "Millican Park" was announced by Dr. Charles Ross Adams, chairman of the finance committee of Fulton county on June 3, 1937. The 6 acre park would be the first in southwest Atlanta to provide recreational facilities for children. The parcel was to be purchased from the Deckner estate for $1500 and another $1500 was planned to establish four tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and playgrounds. The park was named in honor of Mrs. Emma Millican, mother of Senator G. Everett Millican of the 35th Georgia District. Senator Millican lived at 1029 Deckner Avenue SW and had in the past represented the 10th ward as an alderman.
Monday, July 19, 2010
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