Abernathy’s inherited kiln can’t run on the arts center’s revamped power system

A ceramic kiln inherited from Fulton County can no longer be used at the Abernathy Arts Center because construction changed the building’s electrical system. Sandy Springs recreation and parks staff now recommends selling it as surplus.⁠[1]

The disposal form lists the kiln’s condition as “Fair.” The problem staff identifies is compatibility: the city changed the electrical service during the ceramics building construction project, leaving the inherited equipment unable to operate at that location.⁠[1]

The city’s April 7, 2026, expansion announcement described two classrooms, a ceramic art studio and a kiln house. The surplus records concern one inherited kiln; they do not establish whether replacement kilns are operating or whether classes have been affected.⁠[1][2]

The kiln is part of a broader equipment-disposal proposal covering Recreation and Parks and the Performing Arts Center. The list also includes 38 stage decks, 30 support frames and related accessories. Staff says the staging units have already been replaced with newer equipment and are sitting in storage.⁠[1]

Although parks staff recommends selling the kiln, the proposed resolution would allow several disposal methods for the listed property, including transfer, donation, recycling, trade-in or sale. It is a request for authorization, not a completed sale.⁠[1]

Council is scheduled to consider the request Nov. 17 as agenda item 2026-305. The regular meeting follows the work session in the Studio Theatre at City Hall, 1 Galambos Way.⁠[1]