Citizen Advisory Committee Completes
Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)
Project List for the City of Fayetteville
In the latter part of 2015, Steve Rapson, the
County Manager for Fayette County, and
representatives from each of the cities
within Fayette County, met to discuss a SPLOST project list for the November 2016 ballot. As a result of the meeting, Mr. Rapson requested that each of the cities provide a list of projects to be considered for a potential 4-year, 5-year, or 6-year SPLOST. These lists are in the process of being compiled into an intergovernmental
agreement that would go before the County Commissioners for a vote in the coming months.
The City of Fayetteville, in creating the SPLOST project list, decided to create a SPLOST Citizen Advisory Committee. This committee
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Highway 92 / Hood Avenue
Realignment Project Update
Progress has been moving forward for the project with the traffic flow from Hood Avenue being temporarily diverted into the new Highway 92 roundabout, while work is performed on the Highway 85 side of the roundabout.
We anticipate detours on Hood Avenue coming into the roundabout sometime in July as the contractor
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Councilmember Feature - Harlan Shirley
By Harlan Shirley, City of Fayetteville Councilmember
I am proud to serve our beautiful City as City Councilman and would like to share my thoughts and wishes and desires for Fayetteville, with you, our residents.
But first let me say, I would like to say thank you to all who voted for me, and gave me the opportunity to serve our great City. And no matter who you voted for, I am very happy to represent you!
I think back to the time our fledging country began. Our founding fathers faced many harsh and seemingly impossible situations. Think about the...
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Cinemark Tinseltown 17
at Fayette Pavilion |
New Parental Escort Policy at Cinemark Tinseltown
On May 20, 2016, Cinemark Tinseltown 17 Theater at the Fayette Pavilion instituted a Parental Escort policy in partnership with the Fayetteville Police Department.
This effort was initiated to help curb some of the crimes and issues created by the abundance of large groups of unsupervised juveniles at the Fayette Pavilion, and particularly at Tinseltown.
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Fayetteville Fire Department Uses Advanced Technology to Protect Citizens
In the 76 years the Fayetteville Fire Department has existed, members have seen a tremendous change in the way things are done. Modern technology has provided a number of powerful tools to assist firefighters in accomplishing their assigned mission - protecting the lives and property of those calling Fayetteville home. From Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) systems to thermal image cameras, our public safety professionals
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Fayetteville Partners with Fayette Senior Services
by participating in Meals on Wheels
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The City of Fayetteville supports Meals on Wheels |
Meals on Wheels is a national program that provides meals for homebound seniors who have reduced mobility. Fayette Senior Services here in Fayetteville is the sole provider of Meals On Wheels for Fayette County, and relies heavily on volunteers to provide clients with food and friendship. Each year over 40,000 nutritious meals are delivered throughout Fayette County.
Meals on Wheels provides the volunteers a great opportunity to interact daily with community members who may live alone or
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| We bet you're wondering why a raccoon is in a Safety Tips story! |
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Summer is here and for many, this is the most active time of the year. This means more of us are outside for longer periods. Being outside can be very enjoyable but it can also bring about some dangers. We have compiled a short list of safety tips for the summer but remember nothing can replace common sense.
Unattended Vehicles Get Hot!
Never leave pets or children unattended in a vehicle. Temperatures in vehicles, even with the windows down, can rapidly
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New Downtown Business - "Tribal Chick"
Main Street is excited to welcome Downtown Fayetteville's newest business, Tribal Chick! Located next door to Twisted Taco on the square, Tribal Chick is a fun, new boutique offering an eclectic mix of vintage and modern clothing, and other interesting items.
Tribal Chick is open 11am to 8pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The address .
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Downtown Events in Fayetteville!
Recap from June - Music, Movies & Food!
June was a busy month in Downtown Fayetteville!
The summer concert series kicked off with two sell-out shows at Southern Ground Amphitheater. An evening of Doo-wop classics featuring the music of The Drifters/Tams/Coasters, followed by a 70's double-shot with the Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League, made June that much hotter! Adding to our fun, we also:
- Attended the 2015 version of Cinderella at "Moovie Night"
- Enjoyed "Lunch on the Lawn" with live music from Fayettevillian Jason Bowen
- Started the monthly "Market Days" on the Courthouse lawn
Coming in July and August
Market Day -
July 16 (10:00am -2:00pm). Local market where vendors provide anything "handmade or homegrown". Held monthly through October on the old courthouse lawn. Currently seeking produce vendors. Call Joyce to sign up! 770-719-4175.
Free Moovie Night with Fayetteville Dwarf House -
August 19 (Gates open at 7am). Enjoy "Shaun the Sheep" at the Southern Ground Amphitheater.
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 Summer Concert Series. Ticket and show info are at www.SouthernGroundAmp.com.
Upcoming Shows include:
The Commodores, July 9
The Guess Who, July 30
Clint Black, August 6
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Employment Opportunities with the City of Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville is a great place to work! We offer full benefits, regular hours, and a respectful working environment. Come join our team.
You can see available jobs, and download job application forms, by clicking here.
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