Jimmy Davis Park vandalized twice over weekend

  • Glass in the entry doors of the community center at Jimmy Davis Park is shattered and scattered on the walkway after a rock was thrown through the doors. The rock was discovered all the way across the interior room, suggesting it slid that far when thrown, authorities say. CONTRIBUTED/EPD
    Glass in the entry doors of the community center at Jimmy Davis Park is shattered and scattered on the walkway after a rock was thrown through the doors. The rock was discovered all the way across the interior room, suggesting it slid that far when thrown, authorities say. CONTRIBUTED/EPD
  • A large rock believed to be used to shatter glass doors at Jimmy Davis Park, is held in an evidence bag at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff
    A large rock believed to be used to shatter glass doors at Jimmy Davis Park, is held in an evidence bag at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff
    A “Save Jimmy Davis Park” rally and social event were held Saturday. Ironically, the park was vandalized the day before and again the day after the events, according to authorities. The park, named after one of Putnam County’s first two Black commissioners, was once a popular place for children and families to play, and host events, and also served as the home of the senior citi...

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