A thick layer of sludge lines the bottom of Cashiers Community Pool. Weeds and wildflowers sprout from cracks in the neighboring tennis and pickleball courts, where nature has begun to reclaim the abandoned corner of the unincorporated resort community.
A once-popular summer destination for area families, Cashiers Community Park on Frank Allen Road has since turned into an eyesore.
Jackson County has spent years planning improvements to the property, but after two rounds of bidding on a revised design, officials are again reconsidering what they can afford to build. The latest bids came in over budget, leaving the county without a clear path forward for the project.