§ 48. Parks.

Be it further enacted, that the City Council of Cumming shall have power and authority to their discretion to acquire by gift, purchase, or otherwise, on behalf of said city, land or ground suitable for a park or parks for the use of the public and as may be in their judgment to the health, interest, and welfare of the citizens of said city. They shall have power and authority to improve, beautify, and keep up the same, and to this end may make appropriations therefor, and to provide such officers or employees as may be necessary to care for, protect, and keep the same in order.