City News - January 2020

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City of Fayetteville

OUTLOOK 2020 2020 Developments

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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE

OUTLOOK 2020

The City of Fayetteville enjoyed a year of great progress in 2019, celebrating several milestones along the way. Now City leaders are focusing on and preparing for what will become in 2020 and early 2021.

Two of the more significant moments last year included the ground breaking ceremonies for the Whitewater Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade in August and the new City Hall & City Center Park in October. Both projects are expected to go under construction this year and be completed in early 2021.

As part of the new City Hall & City Center Park project, which is located in Downtown Fayetteville along West

Stonewall Avenue, the City is also looking for ways to preserve and reuse the historic high school gymnasium and the old bus barn still standing on the eastern edge of the property.

“This 10-acre tract we purchased from the Fayette County Board of Education was for decades an important part of daily life for many students and school system employees,” said Fayetteville City Manager Ray Gibson. “While we’re looking to use these preserved buildings and the property in new ways, we also want to have a sense of nostalgia. A lot of our residents played basketball and other games in that gym, so we want them to look forward to visiting it again.”

While the gym and bus barn were spared, the other old school system buildings were demolished in late 2019 to make way for what’s to come. Developers received ground disturbance permits in early 2020, and construction crews have begun clearing the site.

Renderings of the new City Hall and City Center Park were also published in late 2019, and they can be seen on the City’s website: www.fayetteville-ga.gov/ downtown.

The Whitewater Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade is another big project for 2020, and when completed, City leaders say it will ensure Fayetteville’s

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ability to provide five million gallons per day in treatment capacity while operating more efficiently.

“People don’t often want to think about it, but one of the reasons Fayetteville can accommodate growth is because we have wastewater treatment facilities to handle it,” Gibson said. “Over the years, two different treatment plants had to be brought online working in tandem to offer the capacity we needed. Now we’re not only upgrading the plants, but we’re also consolidating processes to ensure our facilities will serve the community well into the future.”

And speaking of infrastructure, 2020 will see another round of road repaving throughout the City. These projects are funded in large part by proceeds from the 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (S.P.L.O.S.T.), with additional funds provided through the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (L.M.I.G.).

“We’re excited about 2020 and 2021,” Gibson said. “We’ve looked forward to bringing these projects to fruition for a long time, and we’re finally on the cusp of it. When it’s all completed, Fayetteville will have a downtown that will be more inviting, more walkable, and more of a destination for local residents and guests alike.”

Fayetteville welcomed two new City Council members on January 9: Darryl Langford and Joe Clark. Mayor Ed Johnson was also sworn in for his second term. Pictured are (l-r) council members Rich Hoffman, Darryl Langford, and Joe Clark, Mayor Ed Johnson, and council members Scott Stacy and Paul Oddo. New council members Langford and Clark were sworn into office on January 9 along with the re-elected Mayor Johnson.

YOUR FAYETTEVILLE 2020 CITY COUNCIL The City of Fayetteville on January 9 officially welcomed Darryl Langford and Joe Clark to their seats on the City Council, while Mayor Ed Johnson was congratulated on the commencement of his second consecutive term as mayor.

Councilman Langford serves on Post One, and Councilman Clark serves on Post Two.

Mayor Johnson began his service to the City as a council member in 2012. He has served as mayor since 2016.

All council members, including the mayor, are elected to serve four-year, staggered terms. The mayor’s seat along with the Post One and Post Two City Council seats were determined in 2019

and will come back up for election in 2023. The Post Three, Post Four, and Post Five seats, currently held by Councilman Scott Stacy, Councilman Rich Hoffman, and Councilman Paul Oddo, respectively, were determined in 2017 and will come back up for election in 2021.

UPCOMING 2020 CENSUS The City of Fayetteville announced recently its participation in a publicity campaign to make sure all residents are counted in the 2020 United State Census.

Representatives from the City have joined counterparts from the Fayette County, Tyrone, Peachtree City, Brooks and Woolsey governments to form the Fayette Census 2020 Complete Count Committee, which also includes representatives from Fayette County Public Schools, Fayette Chamber of Commerce, and the regional U. S. Census office.

“We work diligently every year to serve the people of the City of Fayetteville and to contribute to the quality of life in the wider Fayette community,” said

City Manager Ray Gibson. “But 2020 is particularly important to us, because we have this opportunity to ensure every resident is counted in the upcoming U. S. Census.”

Every 10 years, the U. S. Census Bureau conducts surveys to count every resident in the country. Census results are used to apportion the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives among the 50 states. Census results are also considered in calculating distribution of federal funds, grants and financial assistance to states, counties and municipalities. Organizations of all sorts use Census data for research and planning purposes as well.

National Census Day is Wednesday,

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April 1, when every household is encouraged to complete and submit their online U. S. Census questionnaire.

Photo courtesy of Pinewood Forest

Pinewood Forest in 2020 Fayetteville has experienced growth throughout the city in recent years, but the most intense development has happened, and is still happening, on the west side at Pinewood Forest.

Located directly across Veterans Parkway from world-class Pinewood Atlanta Studios, Pinewood Forest is a 235-acre master planned residential and mixed-use development envisioned as a haven for storytellers and creatives. The new urbanist community is completely walkable, and it already offers numerous amenities, including parks for people, a park for dogs, an architecturally stunning community pool, the brand-new Piedmont Fayette Wellness Center, and more.

When completed over the next few years, residents, workers, and guests alike will be spoiled for choice in restaurants, meeting spaces, and retail shopping experiences. A crowning touch, which may open as soon as December 2020, will be the addition of an upscale, nine-screen cinema, with one of those screens being featured as part of a covered rooftop space.

Pace Lynch Corporation Principal Bill Lynch says two-thirds of Pinewood Forest Phase One is complete, with 114 homes either already sold or under contract. His company handles commercial leasing for Pinewood Forest, and he serves as the qualifying broker for Pinewood Forest Real

Estate, which handles all home sales.

“Things are going very well,” Lynch says, explaining that he oversaw 60 deals in 2019. “That has upticked tremendously over 2018.” He says 2020 is promising to be the biggest year yet.

Perhaps the most celebrated of those 2019 Pace Lynch Corporation deals took place in the autumn when Piedmont Fayette opened its Wellness Center in the building Lynch and his business partner, Jason Pace, built to the hospital company’s specifications. The building itself is owned

by Pace Lynch Corporation, which is why the neighboring office building they are also constructing is located so conspicuously close to it. They call that building simply “Two Ten” based on its street address along J. Arthur Rank Avenue, and it will feature dining and entertainment spaces both on the first floor and on the rooftop. Nearby, anchoring Rank Avenue on the north side of Town Center, will be Pace Lynch’s muchanticipated luxury movie cinema, which will be operated by Spotlight Theatres.

Another major Pinewood Forest project coming up out of the ground now is called Premiere Lofts, and it will feature 263 multi-family apartments surrounding interior courtyard parking, with three levels of residential units above retail and restaurant spaces along the ground, especially on the west side of the complex.

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Residents begin moving in this spring.

Lynch says he hopes to see a significant portion of Town Center, including the cinema, open within the next year.

“When our community experiences the lifestyle where you can easily walk to coffee shops, restaurants, retail, and the movie theater, it will be all the more compelling to make this their home or their workplace,” Lynch said.

The good news is that we’re only looking at Phase one right now. Phase Two, which will be largely residential, is expected to go under construction soon, and yes, there are other future phases in the works as well. In the mix, Pinewood Forest will offer everything from single-family homes to apartments and townhomes to hotels. If you’re into tiny homes, they already have those, too.

The Pinewood Forest development team is comprised of chief visionary and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan T. Cathy, president Rob Parker, and project partners including real estate development firm Pace Lynch Corporation, town and residential planner Lew Oliver Inc., Piedmont Healthcare, multi-family developer Capstone, Nequette Architecture & Design, interior design firm Dana Lynch Design, landscape design firm HGOR and a Builders Guild comprised of four premier home builders in the Atlanta area.

Welcome new Fayetteville businesses Started in the month of December

BUSINESS

LICENSEE

ADDRESS

PHONE

100 KNIGHT WAY, LP

100 KNIGHT WAY, LP

100 KNIGHT WAY, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 460-1491

ATLANTA PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE LLC

PRISCELLA GRANT

320 LANIER AVE W STE 259, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 250-7477

CONDOR HEALTH LAFAYETTE

FAYETTEVILLE GA OPCO LLC

110 BRANDYWINE BLVD, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 461-2928

FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER/DBA NU KINGDOM LIFE WISDOM

FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.

720-C GLYNN ST N, Fayetteville, GA 30214

(678) 431-7272

FAYETTE DISCOUNT GAS & TOBACCO

SEEMA INVESTMENT INC

535 GLYNN ST N, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 460-5083

GEORGIA MEDIA ACADEMY LLC

GLENNETTA GRIFFIN

388 GLYNN ST N, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(404) 988-7788

HOLLIDAY EMPOWERMENT, LLC

ANGELA HOLLIDAY

90 COMMERCE DR STE A, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 676-4538

I AM HARVEST DBA/CONQUERING HELL IN HIGH HEALS

I AM HARVEST, INC.

125 COMMERCE DR STE G, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 856-4072

J & L BARBER SHOP

J & L BARBER SHOP

110 KATHI AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

KREATIVE CARS AND KONCEPTZZ

DRAVEON L MORELAND

500 LANIER AVE W STE 202A, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

MOZK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALES INC

MOZK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALES INC

500 LANIER AVE W STE 909B, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 376-6091

ONE QUALITY AUTO SALE, LLC

ARSIM HOTI

500 LANIER AVE W STE 910, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(678) 622-4354

PICTURE PERFECT STAFFING AGENCY

PICTURE PERFECT STAFFING AGENCY, LLC

320 LANIER AVE W STE 253, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(470) 625-3277

PIEDMONT WELLNESS CENTER AT PINEWOOD FOREST

FAYETTE COMM HOSPITAL DBA PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSP

200 J Arthur Rank AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30215

(678) 604-6275

PREMIER TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

D WILSON & ASSOCIATES INC

90 COMMERCE DR STE H, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(404) 941-5116

RELIABLE USED AUTOS LLC

RELIABLE USED AUTOS LLC

500 LANIER AVE W STE 909D, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(770) 719-4368

SISK CONCEPTS , INC.

MARK SISK

119 N 85 PKWY, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30274

(678) 485-6573

TOMAHAWK CLEANING SOLUTIONS, LLC

DARIUS DENNIS LEGREE

320 LANIER AVE W STE 205, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(678) 888-4350

VENNEISA SMITH WILLIAMS

VENNEISA SMITH WILLIAMS

290 HIGHWAY 314 STE B/C/D, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(404) 994-7727

WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC

WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC

260 1ST MANASSAS MILE, Fayetteville, GA 30214

(770) 461-6033

YZR MOTORS LLC

YZR MOTORS LLC

115 COMMERCE DR STE E15, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

(404) 462-1430

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Three City employees received 30-year plaques (l-r): Police Lieutenant Lynn Crawshaw, Police Sergeant Ernest Stanley, and Customer Service Representative Pat King.

Downtown Development Director Brian Wismer (left) received a 10-year award.

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Four City employees received 20-year plaques (l-r): Water Department Maintenance Crew Leader Clarissa McDowell, Billing Coordinator Phyllis Brown, Deputy Finance Director Carleetha Talmadge, and City Clerk Anne Barksdale.

Deputy Clerk Valerie Glass (left) received a five-year award. (City Manager Ray Gibson and Finance Director Mike Bush were also recognized for five years of service but are not pictured here.)

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Construction in the Community Development updates from around Fayetteville (See location map on Page 14)

Construction locations within the City

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1. Fayette Self Storage - 105,000 sq. ft. rental storage facility on approximately three acres 8 - January 2020

2. New Holiday Inn Express - Will be a four-story hotel with 83 rooms

3. Pinewood Forest’s Capstone (top) & Central Park projects

4. Two Ten at Pinewood Forest is an office tower located beside Piedmont Fayette Wellness Center.

5. This Discount Tire location is taking shape on the Satterfield Property along Hwy. 85 North near Fayette Pavilion.

6. This building is looking more and more like a RaceTrac fuel center on the Satterfield Property along Hwy. 85 North near Fayette Pavilion.

7. Freddy’s and Panda Express are coming along nicely on the Satterfield Property along Hwy. 85 North near Fayette Pavilion.

8. Knight Development’s headquarters building project on Whitney Street is moving forward with property infrastructure and utility installation.

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Vital Emergency Preparedness Winter weather, even here in the Southern states, can bring challenges to residents, and the Fayetteville Fire Department is encouraging people to prepare ahead for those challenges.

“We want our residents to be prepared year-round for weather emergencies, but the winter months can be particularly difficult because of the cold,” said Division Chief Keith Harris. “This is a good time to prepare emergency kits for the home and even for the workplace, and it is a good time to update any emergency contact and communications information you may need.”

According to Chief Harris, the most common risk to local residents during severe weather emergencies is loss of electrical power. He noted that this risk is elevated for people who are medically dependent on electrical devices, such as oxygen machines.

“When we experience power outages, it is a good idea for family and neighbors to check on elderly and medically fragile people to make sure they have what they need to be as comfortable as possible,” Chief Harris said. “We also ask residents to immediately report power outages to their power company and to not call 911 about those unless they’re experiencing an emergency related to the power outage.”

Frozen roads and driveways, of course, are another risk during winter months. In these cases, state, county, and city governments work together to clear major roads as quickly and safely as possible, but residents are urged to stay put whenever possible.

“Many residents have four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles, but even those may not be safe to drive if we experience heavy snow or icy conditions,” Chief Harris said.

“Any of those vehicles may get in the way if crews are working active emergencies, so we would again ask people to stay put if they can.”

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Keep freezers and refrigerators closed Only use generators outdoors and away from windows Don’t use a gas stove to heat the home Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid electrical surge damage (when power is suddenly restored) Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using powerdependent medical devices If safely possible, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and medically fragile

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Take inventory of emergency power needs Make backup plans for electrical medical devices Have spare batteries for electrical devices Sign up for local alerts and warning systems Follow the City of Fayetteville on Facebook @fayettevillega.gov Connect with neighbors on social media networks such as Nextdoor Monitor weather news broadcasts Install carbon monoxide detectors with battery backup Determine whether your home phone will work during a power outage Stock non-perishable food supplies and bottled water to last at least three days Use a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer when power is restored to determine if foods are safe to eat Keep mobile phones charged and vehicle gas tanks full Make sure smoke detectors are operable and have had fresh batteries within the last six months Replace smoke detectors that are older than 10 years (Note: Some detectors have 10-year batteries) Make sure chimneys, fireplaces, and other alternative heat sources have been inspected and are in good working order

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City of Fayetteville

Community Resources & Information DISCOVER THE CITY

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Fayetteville’s website is a great resource: fayetteville-ga.gov. And if you have other questions you don’t know who to ask, you can e-mail info@fayetteville-ga.gov.

The Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum is a great place to begin your journey into local history. Our staff and tour guides are a valuable resource.

Visit them at www.hdfhouse.com.

Fayetteville is poised for continued growth, which makes it an ideal place to start a business, whether brick and mortar or from your own home: fayetteville-ga.gov/business.

Fayetteville has hundreds of restaurants and retailers, so you’ll be spoiled for choice. Many businesses are run by residents, and some are even locally owned.

You don’t have to run for office to take part in local government.

Fayetteville has boards and committees open to residents. Call 770-719-4159 for more information.

Fayetteville through our Main Street office hosts dozens of events throughout the year, and we’re always looking for help in making them a success. Call 770-719-4173.

Fayette County

Community Resources & Information REGISTER TO VOTE

ENJOY RECREATION

VISIT THE LIBRARY

GO TO SCHOOL

The Fayette County Board of Elections handles all local elections and voter registration. Call them at 770-305-5408, or visit them at 140 West Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville.

The Fayette County Public Library is a great media resource, especially for families with children, and it is located in Downtown Fayetteville.

Call them at 770-461-8841.

Fayetteville has six municipal parks, but local recreation programs are run through the Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department. Call them at 770-716-4320.

Fayette County is respected for its high educational standards for public, private and home schools.

Contact Fayette County Public Schools at 770-460-3535.