County Tag office relocation
If anyone has a birthday in November or December, the Fayette County tag office will be under renovation starting November 6th. The office will temporarily be set up in suite 208 for approximately 6 weeks. There is an elevator in the lobby for anyone that wants to avoid the stairs.
Miracle on Main Car Raffle
Raffle ticket sales continue for a new 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which benefits the Fayetteville Fire Department’s Fire Safety Education program as well as Fayetteville-based The Eden Project. The drawing, will be Saturday, December 2, during Main Street Fayetteville’s Miracle on Main Street event at City Center Park.
Only 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold, and they cost $100 each to purchase. Tickets are sold through The Eden Project’s website at www.eden-project.com/raffle.
Good Neighbor Month
Good neighbors make great communities!!!
September 28th marks Good Neighbor Day. The purpose is to encourage people to take action in their communities, unite neighborhoods and spotlight those making a difference. It’s a reminder that each of us plays a role in strengthening our community and making it a better place to live.
Last year, State Farm along with Disney and many of its affiliates (GMA, Marvel) promoted Good Neighbor month for the full month of September.
Against the backdrop of busy schedules, take time to show interest in the family next door or across the street. These lasting friendships with neighbors help promote peace and harmony in the neighborhood.
What can I do?
Just say Hello: it really is that simple! Take the 1st step and introduce yourself. Engage with those you see in the community and start up a conversation with a simple hello!
Lend a hand: Help your neighbors with a chore. Help them mow the lawn or with other yardwork, baby sit their kids and/or pets , wash their car.
Stay attentive: Keep your eyes and ears open. Know what’s happening with your neighbors. Be aware so the community stays safe and secure.
Share a meal: it could be a fresh batch of home baked cookies, a homemade meal or ordered food. Invite them over or send it to them!
New Voter Registration Bldg.
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the completion of the new Fayette County Board of Elections and Voter Registrations building located at 175 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA, 30214. The new location will be open for business on September 11, 2023 at 8 a.m..
The Fayette County Elections and Voter Registration Department will be fully operational at 140 Stonewall Ave. West, Suite 208, Fayetteville, GA, 30214 until September 8, 2023.
“Our new facility offers us the opportunity to better serve our voters,” Brian Hill, Director of Elections and Registration, said. “We look forward to continuing to serve our county’s election needs and work at our new location.”
Prevent Youth Violence
On September 9th, the Fayetteville Police Department will launch a nine-week, mentor-based program geared toward preventing youth violence. Journey: A Youth Against Violence Program is open to all youth aged 12-19 in the Fayette County area. There is no cost to participants.
Participants will meet at Fayetteville Police Headquarters on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and work through issues including youth crime, laws relating to drugs, theft, and gangs, overcoming trauma, handling negative thoughts, conflict resolution, goal setting, giving back to the community, and more. Lunch will be provided.
“Our officers have been planning this program for months, and we are excited for September 9,” said Police Chief Scott Gray. “This new community-driven program will allow for early crime intervention and prevention, as well as aiding our youth in gaining skills and knowledge that will provide a strong foundation rooted in morals, goals, and community action.”
For more information, those interested may contact Detective Snider: dsnider@fayetteville-ga.gov, 770-461-4441.
Library Card Signup Month
September is Library Card Signup Month!
Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national campaign to emphasize the importance of library cards to a child’s education and to combat illiteracy. The campaign first started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.”
Eat a peach day!
Peaches are quite possibly the world’s perfect fruit, they are rich and delicious and even their flesh has an amazing texture. The aroma they fill the air with is enough to turn one’s stomach to rumble, and there’s little that can compare to a nice cold peach tea in the summer heat. it’s never a bad time to spend a little quality time with this perfect fruit.
Did you know that China produces more than half of the peaches in the world? So, we have them to thank for this amazing piece of fruit! Peaches offer a number of different health benefits, and so not only do they taste amazing, but they are great for your wellbeing too. They are excellent in terms of de-bloating and blood pressure control, as well as promoting brain health. They also help with weight management, lower the risk of cancer, protect your eyes, perk up your skin, boost your immune system, and they are good for digestion as well.
As you all know, the nickname for Georgia is ‘The Peach State’!! It probably, therefore, comes as no surprise that “The World’s Largest Peach Cobbler” is made in Georgia every year. This dessert measures 11 feet by five feet, pretty impressive, right? There are a number of types of peaches, yet the two main varieties are freestone and clingstone. It is more difficult to get rid of the fresh from the pit on a clingstone variety of peach.
National French Fry Day
National French Fry Day - July 13th
What could be better than potatoes fried in oil? Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fry day celebrates them.
But don’t confuse them with American ‘Chips’, which are thinly sliced pieces of potato fried until crisp. French Fries are the delicious result of ‘batons’ of potato cut to various thicknesses and then fried in oil.
The outside of French fries generally have a golden texture, varying from soft to crispy, and most often served with little more than a dusting of salt.
National French Fry Day is a special time of year when we all get to celebrate the humble French fry, one of the greatest foods known to man. So celebrate this centuries old treat!! Get out your deep fryer, chop up some potatoes, and celebrate National French Fry Day by eating yourself into a starch filled stupor! Don’t forget the ketchup!
Fireworks!!
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of visits to emergency rooms, especially during July. In 2019 alone, fireworks caused an estimated 10,000 injuries that required emergency treatment in U.S. hospitals. On 4th of July the same year, around 900 ER visits were associated with sparklers and 400 with bottle rockets, according to the 2019 Annual Fireworks Report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When using fireworks, keep a safe distance once lit and don’t point fireworks toward the face or body. Keeping water nearby to extinguish fireworks is always a good idea, too.
Lastly, make sure you are following all county ordinances regarding use of fireworks.
Board of Commissioners meetings
REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2 ND AND 4 TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:00 P.M. AND ARE HELD AT 140 STONEWALL AVENUE WEST, PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Agendas for these “Regular” meetings can include any subject but in particular, matters of interest to the general public such as public hearings on rezoning petitions, budget discussions, and requests from county departments that require action by the Board, etc. Thursday meetings include a time for “Public Comment” when attendees can speak for up-to five (5) minutes to the Board on any subject not on the meeting’s agenda. Meetings are open to the public and are sometimes attended by members of the press. Canceled meetings, special called meetings and special topic workshops are announced in accordance with requirements of State law.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, MEETING DATES ARE ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULES