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.
Officer Elections
There’s still time for you to nominate yourself or someone for the PCHOA leadership board.
**Volunteer Positions Available:**
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Committee Members
We are eager to welcome fresh faces and innovative ideas to our leadership board. Consider utilizing your time and talents to bring new and innovative thought and ideas to the community.
Send your nominations in using the Contact Us link using the subject line: 2025 Leadership Nominations
Voting will take place during our January meeting. We know you’ll be in attendance!
Submit your Leadership Nominations
It’s time to solicit nominations for the Princeton Chase leadership board.
**Volunteer Positions Available:**
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Committee Members
Your time and dedication can make a significant impact on our neighborhood. Together, we can continue to build a thriving and harmonious community.
Send your nominations to us using the Contact Us link using the subject line: 2024 Leadership Nominations
Voting will take place during our December meeting.
My neighbor’s tree fell on my property. What is my responsibility?
Has this ever happened to you and you weren’t sure about what to do? Well this is one of the many questions answered on Consumer Ed website, sponsored by Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
Read on . . . .
https://consumered.georgia.gov/ask-ed/2022-12-01/neighbors-tree-fell-my-property#:~:text=Under%20Georgia%27s%20Fallen%20Tree%20Responsibility,of%20hauling%20away%20the%20tree
Consumer Ed
How many of you are familiar with this website? It is sponsored by Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. It’s purpose is to educate consumers and help them make informed decisions when it comes to buying a car or home, dealing with credit and debt, making home repairs and improvements, managing money, and avoiding identity theft and scams.
Check them out here: https://consumered.georgia.gov/ to submit a question or read one of their many guides.
Pumpkin Spice Day
You’ve been waiting for it so now here it is.
October 1st is officially Pumpkin Spice Day.
Pumpkin spice ushers in the savory-sweet season of autumn like no other spice combination does. It conjures up images of fall foliage littering paths on a cool morning. But pumpkin spice isn't just a flavor - it's a personal style. The burnt umber, harvest gold, and cinnamon toast sprinkles home décor, apparel, and even decorates parties and weddings.
Today, mix up your own pumpkin spice blend using cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg and give it a go!
National Clean Up Day
On the third Saturday in September, National CleanUp Day encourages all of us to take action to make the entire country a better place to live. This year the date is Saturday, September 21.
Just think, what if everyone just picked up one piece of litter? Outdoor spaces free of trash and litter create a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Preservation of our forefathers’ legacy is up to all of us.
Litter, debris, and trash mar the beauty of our neighborhood landscapes. National CleanUp Day puts litter in its place – in the trash and recycle bins. The intersections of North Fayette Dr and North Fayette Court , North Fayette Drive and Hampton Way and the front entrance are some areas where trash seems to accumulate. Let’s unite together and pick up a piece of trash you might see in our community.
By participating , you will be helping to send a message to our neighbors and community partners that you care about keeping our natural surroundings clean throughout the year.
Please Don’t Litter!!
Recently it was brought to the attention of PCHOA leadership about the growing amount of litter in our neighborhood.
As you may have noticed, the front message board includes a statement urging everyone not to litter.
Litter isn’t just unsightly and unhealthy to us. Discarded in yards and streets, roadsides and parks, litter and its contaminants cause issues with air and water pollution. Not only is it unsightly, but when litter accumulates, it creates a place that looks extremely neglected and uncared for—a signal that littering is socially acceptable which it is not.
Neighbors: as you walk thru the community, pick up any errant trash that might be lying around. Also be responsible pet owners and clean after them if they use the bathroom during your walk.
Parents: ask your children to be responsible and not dispose of items in the yards of other homes in the community. This could be as they walk thru the neighborhood and/or while waiting for the school bus.
We all should be diligent in maintaining the cleanliness of our community. Thank you once again for your proactive involvement in maintaining the well-being of our neighborhood. We all live here together. Let’s work as a unit to keep Princeton Chase clean and beautiful.