Fayette County Parks and Rec celebrates 50 years
On May 2, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at McCurry Park, located at 150 McDonough Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Join us as we honor five decades of community connection, wellness, and recreation with a free, family-friendly celebration packed with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Junior Police Academy
Open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are interested in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Spend a week learning about a variety of subjects by officers who use the information in the field daily. Topics include:
Patrol Techniques
Constitutional Rights
Traffic Enforcement
Crime Scene Investigation
Defensive Tactics
In order to qualify for the program, students must meet the following requirements:
Must be at the middle school level with a minimum “C” GPA
No more than two unexcused absences for the semester
Must not have been arrested or referred to juvenile probation for any felony crime, or have any arrest for crimes of moral turpitude.
Applications due by May 9th. Find additional details and submit your application at the link below
https://www.fayetteville-ga.gov/411/Junior-Police-Academy
Shred and Recycle Day
The spring Shred & Recycle Day will run from 9 a.m. to noon. This free event allows participants to bring up to 10 small boxes or three small bags of paper for shredding and most types of electronics for recycling.
Participants are asked to use the park entrance along Stonewall Avenue West (Highway 54 eastbound) between Fayetteville City Cemetery and Fayetteville City Hall. Vehicles will be queued and directed to the shred and recycling stations.
When dropping off paper for shredding, participants are reminded that only paper is allowed. No binders will be allowed, nor paperclips, CDs, cardboard, etc.
When bringing electronics for recycling, participants are reminded that no CRT monitors nor CRT televisions will be accepted. A complete list of what is accepted is listed below. Other electronics items may be refused.
It’s Graduation Time!!
Graduation is fast approaching! Princeton Chase Homeowners Association wants to acknowledge those in the community that are preparing to graduate as part of the Class of 2025.
To have your graduate added to the recognition list, please submit info below between May 1 thru May 20, 2025 to inform us of a 2025 Princeton Chase elementary, middle high school or college/ university graduate.
Provide the following information:
Graduate’s Name
Address (used for verification purposes only)
Elementary, Middle or High School
College/University and degree
You can submit the info via the Contact Us link on the website. We’ll publish the list of graduates here on the PCHOA website and in our private Facebook Group.
How can I verify that a contractor is licensed and insured?
Consumer Ed wants you to know that contractors who offer or perform residential or general contractor services for compensation in Georgia must be licensed in accordance with the laws and rules that regulate this profession.
To verify that a contractor is licensed, go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website (sos.ga.gov). From the main menu, choose "Licensing," then click on "Licensee Search." Under the “Building & Contractors” tab, click on “Residential and General Contractors.”
Please note that certain specialty occupations such as roofers, painters, drywall contractors, and repair handymen are not required to be licensed by the state.
Read more at the Consumer Ed website: https://consumered.georgia.gov/ask-ed/2023-12-13/how-can-i-verify-contractor-licensed-and-insured
The Fayette County Hospital Authority needs YOU!!
The Fayette County Hospital Authority serves the citizens through financing projects as provided by the Hospital Authorities Law. The Fayette County Hospital Authority is made of a distinguished blend of business and community leaders willing to serve voluntarily in support of the community through service on the authority. Potential appointees are nominated to the Hospital Authority by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners. Upon receiving nominees from the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, the Hospital Authority will either select a nominee or decline the nominees.
Support your community and volunteer your time and talent by applying here ==>> https://fayettecountyga.gov/news_archives/23Oct/10-11-2023-Hospital-Authority-packet.pdf
Gardening Tips for February
We are getting closer and closer to Spring! With the anticipation of warmer weather, now is the time to start thinking about your garden.
Planting
Start seeds
Plant seeds indoors for flowers and vegetables that benefit from an early start. You can use grow lights to germinate seeds like eggplant, peppers, geranium, begonia, and coleus.
Plant vegetables
In cooler areas, you can plant vegetable seeds like tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, English peas, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage.
Plant flowers
Plant sweet peas for fragrant flowers later in the year. You can also plant winter daphne for fragrant blossoms.
Pruning
Prune shrubs: Prune winter-blooming shrubs like mahonia, winter jasmine, and heathers after they finish flowering.
Prune wisteria: Cut back wisteria side shoots to three buds from the base to encourage more flowers in the spring.
Prune buddleja and elder: Prune these shrubs to the base to keep them from growing too big.
Inspecting houseplants
Check for pests: Regularly inspect your houseplants for pests like spider mites, scale, and mealybug. These pests can thrive in the dry winter air of your home.
Other tasks:
Turn and cultivate the soil
Add organic matter to your planting beds
Transplant trees or shrubs before they break dormancy
Control weeds.
Unlicensed Contractors and Fraud: a Warning for Homeowners
Fayette County wants homeowners to be aware of the potential dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors.
The Fayette County Building Safety Department is alerting county residents of the risks associated with engaging unlicensed individuals to perform construction work.
Structural or electrical modifications, such as in-ground pools, patio covers, garage conversions, water heaters, and HVAC replacements, necessitate mandatory building permits.
Protect yourself from potential financial liabilities and ensure the safety and integrity of your construction projects by ensuring the proper permits are pulled in a timely manner.
Read more here —>> https://fayettecountyga.gov/
HB 581
During the 2024 Legislative session, Senate and House leaders addressed concerns about rising property value assessments and property taxes. To alleviate this burden, House bill (HB) 581 was signed into law on April 18, 2024, contingent upon approval in the November Statewide Referendum which passed.
The bill introduces a statewide floating homestead exemption, effective January 1, 2025, for all property owners with a homestead exemption, unless local governments choose to “opt out.”
The Fayette Co Board of Education plans to opt out meaning your property taxes could increase based on the rate of inflation. Educational town halls are occurring. Check the Fayette County website and the City of Fayetteville website for additional details.
2025 Citizens Police Academy
Who wants to have a great time while learning more about our community? Who wants to get the inside scoop on the day-to-day operations of our Fayetteville Police Department? Citizens Police Academy is free and it is amazing! Sign up by February 6. Weekly sessions start February 27 and run thru to May 8.
Applications are available at the police department or go to their Facebook page (City of Fayetteville Public Safety (Fayetteville Public Safety) and scan the QR code.