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ATHENS -The Athens-Limestone Community Association has released the following statement about the damage at the Pincham-Lincoln Center.
ATHENS -The Athens-Limestone Community Association has released the following statement about the damage at the Pincham-Lincoln Center.“The Athens-Limestone Community Association is very saddened about the recent vandalism of the newly renovated Pincham-Lincoln Center. During the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, three juveniles entered the community center and broke 23 windows and damaged other contents within the building. ALCA is glad that the Athens Police Department responded so quickly to the calls and they took the juveniles into custody.
ALCA’s dream of rebuilding the historic Trinity High School as the Pincham-Lincoln Center finally became a reality in December 2015 when there was a grand opening celebration marking 45 years since Trinity High School closed. “It took us years to put this together, and someone came and tore it up in just a few minutes,” said ALCA president Edward Gilbert.
ALCA board members and other City of Athens officials have been at the Community Center most of the day assessing the damage and devising a path forward. We are cleaning up the damage and will be restoring the Community Center to its original glory, but also increasing security at the center.
Our mission is to create a connection between the history and the future of Athens and Limestone County through quality programs and stimulating activities. The Pincham-Lincoln Center was merely one project for us to start providing that connection for the community. Although this is a minor setback in the community members being able to use the Pincham-Lincoln Center, ALCA is committed to ensuring this wonderful resource will be back in operation so others can use it. We believe that all of our guests entering the Community Center should feel welcomed and safe at all times. ALCA’s roots run deep because of Trinity High School and just like the Trinity story, we will “arise and build,” come back stronger, better and continue to do more to enrich the lives for those in our community.”
Media Release/Kristina Hendrix, APR
ALCA Public Relations
ALCA Public Relations
