The new gymnasium at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex will be named after Walker Norman, chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, at a dedication ceremony set for Tuesday, December 30, beginning at 7 p.m. The new gymnasium at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex will be named after Walker Norman, chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, at a dedication ceremony set for Tuesday, December 30, beginning at 7 p.m.

The commissioners voted name the gym after Norman at their regular meeting held Thursday, December 11. The chairman will be leaving office December 31, 2008.

The 13,807-square-foot facility, which cost $1,227,000, was built using SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds.

Following the ribbon-cutting portion of the program, there will be an open house until 9 p.m., giving the public an opportunity to tour the county's newest asset. The gym's amenities include:

.. A regulation basketball/volleyball court, with a rubberized floor.

.. A fitness center, complete with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and machine weights.

.. An indoor walking track.

.. A game room, containing pool tables and so forth.

.. A 12-station computer lab. .. A conference room. .. A full-service concession stand. .. Restrooms with showers. .. Plenty of storage space.

.. An office for the recreation department director.

The metal building features a splitfaced block front with a stucco and glass facade.

The public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.