Weekly Update: October 10, 2022

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Watch: Peachtree City hosts State House hearing on law enforcement salaries

Peachtree City welcomed city leaders, state delegates, and other law enforcement professionals to city hall on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

The House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries held a hearing in the Peachtree City Council chambers.

Thursday's hearing featured testimony from our very own Police Chief Janet Moon, Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb, and other law enforcement officials on what can be done to recruit and retain officers.

Former WSB-TV anchor John Pruitt launches new novel at library

Former news anchor John Pruitt remembers well his experiences covering the civil rights movement in 1960s Georgia. Now those memories, from the early days of his journalism career, form the basis of Pruitt's new novel, "Tell It True."

Pruitt came to the Peachtree City Library, on October 4, to discuss and read excerpts from his book. The former WSB-TV anchor told the more than 30 people gathered that while the book is based on true events, the story is entirely fiction.

"Tell It True," tells the tale of two journalists following the murder of a Black serviceman in rural Georgia.

The Peachtree City Library has more events like Pruitt's visit planned throughout the fall of 2022. To find out more about the library's book clubs and future author spotlights, click here: https://peachtree-city.org/1085/Programs-Events

Video: Inside the Kedron aquatic center bubble

The Kedron aquatic center reopened after crews worked hard the past weeks getting it ready for year-round swimming.

Take a look at their hard work in this behind-the-scenes video.

Be sure to visit https://peachtree-city.org/974/Open-Swim-Times for all pool information.

How to vote early or absentee in the

Peachtree City Special Election

Advance voting for the November 8, 2022, Peachtree City City Council post-three special election begins Tuesday, October 17, 2022. The special election will be held in conjunction with the statewide November general election.

The general and special elections are the same day, but they’re being conducted separately. Peachtree City voters will use separate ballots and voting machines at every polling location. Voters wishing to cast ballots in both elections must notify election staff of their intentions when arriving at their precinct.

Advance voting dates and times are available below:

Monday- Friday: October 17-21 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday: October 22 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)

Monday- Friday: October 24-28 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday: October 29 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)

Monday-Friday: October 31-November 4 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) 

Advance voting locations are as follows:

FAYETTE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE

140 STONEWALL AVE, SUITE 100

FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

FAYETTE COUNTY LIBRARY

1821 HERITAGE PKWY

FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

PEACHTREE CITY LIBRARY

201 WILLOW BEND RD

PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269

TYRONE RECREATION OFFICE

945 SENOIA RD

TYRONE, GA 30290

Absentee voting by mail is also available for the special election.

Voters in Peachtree City can request an absentee ballot from the Fayette County elections office using the state-approved form: https://fayettecountyga.gov/elections/pdf/2022_Absentee_App-9721_2.pdf.

To vote by mail in the special city council election, residents must request a separate absentee ballot application and specify that it is for the November 8, 2022, Peachtree City municipal special election.

More details about the election, including sample ballots, can be found by visiting: https://fayettecountyga.gov/elections/ 

Fire Fighters' Annual Pumpkin Sale Continues

We're counting down the days until Halloween. There's still time left to pick up your pumpkins for carving jack-o-lanterns.

The Peachtree City Fire Department has different size pumpkins, from petite to jumbo, available for purchase at station 81 (110 Paschall Road, Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269). Proceeds from the sale help the fire department fund training and buy equipment for our first responders.

The fire fighters' annual pumpkin sale ends October 31.

Learn more about the upcoming Hispanic Heritage festival and other events happening around Peachtree City by clicking here.

Public works continue its road construction on Aberdeen and Riley Parkways.

Here are updated detour maps showing the street closures and adjusted traffic patterns between October 12 and October 19, 2022.

See the latest alerts on closures by clicking here or sign-up for updates at www.peachtree-city.org.

Aberdeen Parkway Repaving Phase II - October 12 through October 13, 2022 (Weather permitting): Aberdeen Parkway, between Riley Parkway and Northlake Drive, will be closed in both directions starting October 12. Traffic will be detoured via Northlake Drive, Flat Creek Road and Riley Parkway. Aberdeen Parkway is expected to reopen October 13.

Aberdeen Parkway Repaving Phase IIIA and IIIB - October 14 through October 19, 2022 (Weather permitting): Aberdeen Parkway westbound, between Riley Parkway and Commerce Drive, will be closed starting October 14. Westbound traffic will be shifted to the eastbound side of Aberdeen Parkway. Once construction is completed on the westbound side, it will reopen. Aberdeen Parkway eastbound will then close and traffic will shift to the westbound side. Road work is expected to be completed on both sides of Aberdeen by October 19.

Resident Renewals

The 3-year renewal notices for 2023 - 2025, totaling $45, will be mailed on October 3, 2022, and will be due by December 31, 2022. A $20 late fee will apply to all late renewals.

Non-Resident Annual Renewals

Non-resident renewals for 2023 will be mailed out on December 12, 2022, and are due by January 31, 2023. The new supplemental sticker will be valid until January 31, 2024. Non-residents pay the $15 annual registration PLUS a $235 path user fee. A $20 late fee will apply to all late renewals.

Children of all ages are invited to submit their best pumpkin designs for the library's jack-o-lantern coloring contest.

Winners will be announced in three categories - ages five and under, ages six through nine, and ages 10 through 12.

Follow this link for a pumpkin pattern entry form: https://bit.ly/3yia2nk

All entries are due by 3 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Winners will be announced on Facebook, Friday, October 21.  

Fayette Senior Services Programs – October 2022 Guide

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SEND YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS FLYERS TO CITYCLERK@PEACHTREE-CITY.ORG