Tiny Library Coming to our neighborhood!!
Howdy PCHOA neighbors.
Finally, we will have a tiny library in our community! Our neighbor, Janetta, spearheaded this effort and the unveiling date is nearby!
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the tiny library will be on Saturday April 20th. We’d like as many neighbors as possible to come out in support. The library will be installed near the tennis court and we ask that you bring a book along to supply the library. The tiny library will also be registered at https://littlefreelibrary.org/
The benefits of a tiny library are:
1. Promotes Literacy - Reading teaches discipline, empathy, history (and what we can learn from it), etc. The benefits are in indeed too numerous to list in full. Books are treasures, and the tiny library is an easy and risk-free way for someone to get into a book. Users are able to “take” a book with no pressure to return it. However, hopefully if one takes a book, they leave one for the next person who might be interested.
2. Promotes General Neighborliness - In the words of Marcus Brotherton: “When it comes to where he lives, an immature man tends to see his neighborhood only as a place to hang his hat. But a mature man sees his neighborhood as a place he helps create.” You can help create the neighborhood you want to live in — that you want your children to grow up in — by installing a little free library. You’re promoting not only literacy, but friendliness, general well-being, community identity, etc.
3. Allows You to Talk with Strangers - The ability to talk with strangers is a skill which improves your general social skills, but also just makes one happier. Neighbors should never be strangers. What better way to commune with strangers than over books? Whether you start up a conversation or they do, more often than not there’s some small talk happening at the tiny library. Knowing your neighbors leads to more open communications and a better neighborhood overall.
4. Cultivates Your Spirit of Generosity - Books and the knowledge that comes with them are highly valued. The generosity of a diverse tiny library to be enjoyed by neighbors is a small act of kindness. Generosity is about giving . . . . .giving of yourself, giving to your neighbors, giving to our community. Who knows? This one small act could change the way neighbors connect, act and interact.
Kudos Janetta, for following this initiative thru to the end!!
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
Neighbors: As you may be aware, Princeton Chase is participating in a Double Good popcorn fundraiser. This fundraiser is designed to bolster the annual budget for our community ensuring upkeep of our common spaces and administrative expenses are kept up to date.
Communication was sent to your email account with instructions on how to participate in the fundraiser. You may also find this information in our private Facebook group.
In order to have a successful fundraiser, active participation by neighbors is critical to our success. By purchasing popcorn and spreading the word about our fundraiser, we can collectively safeguard the well being of our neighborhood.
If anyone has questions or concerns about the fundraiser or need assistance in setting up your personal shop, please reach our to April Conley in our private Facebook group.
Together we can make this fundraiser a successful endeavor.
Water system to upgrade 32,000 water meters
The Fayette County Water System is replacing 32,000 water meters that have reached their end-of-life with state-of-art Ultrasonic Meters manufactured by Badger Meter, USA. The project, kicked-off February 1st , is expected to be completed at the end of 2025 with help from the installation contractor.
Project notification letters are being sent to all Fayette County Water System customers in advance of the meter installation. Water System staff are working closely with the contractor to ensure a seamless customer experience during the meter upgrade.
This project will improve water usage, billing, and potential leak notifications to residents and businesses. In addition to supporting environmental stewardship, this project will enable Fayette County Water System to provide enhanced customer service and improve operational efficiencies.
For more information about the project and the capabilities of the new meters, we invite you to visit the website at www.fayettecountyga.gov/water.
Poll workers needed
Calling all Fayette County residents who want to serve the community! The Fayette County Elections Office is seeking excellent individuals to work on Election Day. There will be a mandatory 2-hour training class before Election Day if you are selected to work. This is a paid volunteer temporary position. For more information and to apply, please visit
Fayette County Poll Worker Information. (fayettecountyga.gov)
Free Glass Recycling
Fayette County and Ripple Glass are pleased to announce a new glass recycling opportunity at the Transfer Station.
The Ripple Glass recycling program provides residents with the opportunity to drop off their glass for safe and sustainable recycling. Residents who desire to recycle glass can drop off their glass containers at the Transfer Station located at 211 First Manassas Mile Road. Glass IS NOT ACCEPTED at the curb during regular recycling pickup.
Ripple Glass accepts all colors of food and beverage glass. The labels can stay on, and rinsing out the glass is appreciated. Transfer Station hours are 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, please visit our website and https://www.rippleglass.com/atl/
New Recreation Center coming!!
In preparation for the new recreation facility coming to Fayette County, the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is relocating to 140 Stonewall Ave. W. Suite 208, Fayetteville, GA 30214, starting on Monday, March 4, 2024. .
The relocation is part of the new Parks and Recreation Building funded by the 2023 SPLOST. The new multi-purpose facility will replace the existing Kiwanis Park facility.
The facility is envisioned to include sports courts, multipurpose rooms, offices and support spaces. The new building will be the first of its kind in Fayette County.
For additional information and to see pictures of the proposed facility, go to https://fayettecountyga.gov/
2024 Citizens’ Fire Academy
Interested in learning about the field of fire and emergency management services?? Well keep reading for details on the 2024 Citizens’ Fire Academy.
The Citizens’ Fire Academy is a 10-week program designed to educate and inform citizens about the demanding field of fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management. The academy will meet on Tuesday of each week from 6:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. starting on March 5, 2024. Sessions run thru May 7, 2024, and concludes with graduation at the Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
Students will achieve an understanding of the inner workings of the Fire and EMS Department. Practical demonstrations and a ride along with the fire department will be offered.
To register for the Citizens’ Fire Academy, please email Karen Rose at kirose@fayettecountyga.gov for an application, or call (770)305-5168. There are limited seats available, and applicants should reside in unincorporated Fayette County or the Towns of Tyrone, Brooks, or Woolsey. Fayette County Government employees are also welcome to join the Academy.
Fayette County Office Closures
Fayette County offices will be closed from December 23, 2023 until January 1, 2024 for the holiday season. Normal business hours resume on January 2, 2024.
FAYETTE COUNTY ANNOUNCES ROAD WIDENING
A project to widen SR 85 from 4 to 6 lanes was awarded to CW Mathews Contracting Co. by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The project started on August 1 and will conclude in the Summer of 2026. The purpose is to make improvements along SR 85 from SR 279 to Roberts Drive.
The 0.75-mile segment south of Pointe South Parkway consists of changing from a ditch section to a curb and gutter with sidewalks. The project will also reconstruct both the northbound and southbound bridges on SR 85 over Camp Creek.
The estimated construction cost is $53,000,000. The total length of the project is 3.9 miles. The speed limit for the project will be 45 mph.
For more information, please visit https://www.dot.ga.gov/applications/geopi/Pages/Search.aspx# and enter project ID #721290. You may also contact the Fayette County Public Works Department at 770-320-6010 or publicworks@fayettecountyga.gov
Open positions on Fayette County Committees
Service to your community will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective. Taking an active role in community affairs is one of the best ways to give back to society. The experience is rewarding and sometimes life changing.
Every contribution can make a difference. Some benefits of being involved in your community are:
· You become more informed. Whether its activism, mentorship, or sponsorship programs, getting involved in your community makes you more informed on local affairs.
· It expands your network. Volunteer opportunities expose you to lots of people and organizations. It widens your network and adds to your portfolio.
· Learn vital skills. Community service often fosters skills people didn’t know they had. It unlocks their potential and can help them become a new version of themselves.
Several positions are open within Fayette County on a wide range of committees including:
· RECREATION COMMISSION
· HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
· RECREATION COMMISSION
· BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS
· ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
· BOARD OF HEALTH
· DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
· LIBRARY BOARD
· PLANNING COMMISSION
See something that interests you?? Check the county website https://fayettecountyga.gov/default.htm for additional details on how to apply.