Fayetteville City News - November 2023 by City of Fayetteville, Georgia

CITY NEWS

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FALL Fayetteville IN THE

2 CITY CENTER PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADES 3 ARC AWARD FOR VISIONARY PLANNING 4 WOOFSTOCK DONATES TO THE DOGS 6 AUTUMN EVENTS PHOTO GALLERY 9 NEW BUSINESSES 10 NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY AND MORE

FAYETTEVILLE CITY CENTER PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADES NEARLY COMPLETE UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES have delayed the last phase of playground upgrades at Fayetteville’s City Center Park, but Public Services officials say the popular “tot lot” section should reopen soon, complete with its new sunshade structures. When Fayetteville’s new City Hall & City Center Park opened in early-summer 2021, the community immediately flocked to the awesome playground, which features equipment for children of all ages. And although the popular spray pad keeps kids cool in the summer months, many residents and guests complained that other parts of the playground, especially the slides, were uncomfortably hot in direct sunlight.

Public Services staff went back to the drawing board, and in the summer of 2022, large sunshades were permanently installed in key areas. A temporary sunshade was installed over the slide on the preschool playground, otherwise known as the “tot lot.”

We’re addressing these challenges now, well before the next summer season. This year, contractors were hired to install permanent sunshades over the tot lot, and that work began earlier this month. However, they faced infrastructure challenges due to the tot lot’s proximity to underground water and

stormwater utilities, and that has led to construction delays. “We had hoped to reopen the tot lot before Thanksgiving break, but now we’re aiming to reopen before the December 2 Miracle on Main Street event,” said Public Services Director Chris Hindman. “I’m glad we’re addressing these challenges now, well before the next summer season.” The City has completed other park improvements in 2023 as well, including the installation of artificial turf on the east side of the great lawn and a permanent rubber mulch treatment around the playground.

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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE HONORED WITH ARC’S REGIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR VISIONARY PLANNING

THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC) has honored the City of Fayetteville and planning consultants HKS with its 2023 Regional Excellence Award for Visionary Planning based on the success of the City’s “Moving Fayetteville Forward” downtown redevelopment plan. Mayor Ed Johnson and other City representatives received the award on October 27 at ARC’s annual State of the Region breakfast meeting in Atlanta. “This long-range plan envisions a vibrant downtown that is more pedestrian friendly, safer for bicycling, with new parks and green spaces, and architecture that honors the City’s rich history while also

“This long-range plan envisions a vibrant downtown...” looking to the future,” stated an ARC press release. “This vision grew out of an ARC Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) planning process that featured online surveys, virtual community meetings, and a digital ‘scavenger hunt,’ where residents submitted photos of what they liked best about their city. The plan will serve as a guide for developers looking to invest in the community, ensuring that Fayetteville remains a great place to live.

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The City in 2020 launched a robust study funded through ARC’s LCI program to prepare a detailed analysis and action plan for the revitalization of Downtown Fayetteville. The City employed HKS and their consultant team to prepare for this plan. The multi-disciplinary team also included PEC+ (planning and landscape architecture), Office of Design (character analysis), NV5 (zoning), Novell (economic development and market study), and Blue Cypress Consulting (community engagement). Read more at: www.fayetteville-GA.gov/news

FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS

EMPLOYEE of the month

Award

THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL DURING its November 16 regular meeting adopted the results of the November 7 municipal elections, which included the Mayor’s seat as well as the Post 1 and Post 2 City Council seats. Mayor Ed Johnson, who was first elected mayor in 2015, was unopposed in his reelection bid. Post 1 Council Member Darryl Langford, first elected in 2019, also ran unopposed. Post 2 Council Member Joe Clark, first elected in 2019, was opposed by Cathy Vaught, with Clark receiving 1,000 votes to Vaught’s 499. Johnson, Langford, and Clark will continue to serve through 2027. Fayetteville City Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The seats held by council members Scott Stacy (Post 3), Rich Hoffman (Post 4), and Niyah Glover (Post 5), will be up for election in 2025.

OCTOBER 2023 KATHERINE PRICKETT Planning & Zoning Department

MAIN STREET FAYETTEVILLE’S INAUGURAL WOOFSTOCK EVENT IN OCTOBER WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, not only in terms of participation, but also in terms of money raised for Fayette Humane Society, CoCo’s Cupboard, and Royal Animal Refuge. Each of the three organizations was presented with a check for $1,000.67 at the November 16 Fayetteville City Council meeting based on proceeds from the fund-raising event.

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FORD F-150 RAFFLE DRAWING TO HAPPEN AT DECEMBER 2 MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET EVENT RAFFLE TICKET SALES ARE underway for a new 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which benefits the Fayetteville Fire Department’s Fire Safety Education program as well as Fayetteville-based The Eden Project. The drawing, originally set for October 28, has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 2, during Main Street Fayetteville’s Miracle on Main Street event at City Center Park. “We didn’t reach our sales goal by the original target date, but interest in the raffle has increased, so we decided to extend the contest through

December 2,” said Fayetteville Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Officer Stephaene Core. “We hope to sell at least 650 raffle tickets, and we are capping the sales at 1,000 tickets. Each entry is $100. A brand-new Ford truck would make an incredible Christmas gift for somebody.” Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will help the Fayetteville Fire Department with several Fire Safety Education initiatives as well as supporting the efforts of The Eden Project, which offers much-needed support to military veterans reacclimating to civilian life.

The raffle winner will be announced at the Miracle on Main Street event, but attendance is not required to win. The winner will be contacted directly by Main Street Fayetteville personnel. For more information, visit www.eden-project.com/raffle. For more information about Miracle on Main Street, visit www.fayetteville-ga.gov/events.

ENTER to WIN! A NEW

2023 FORD F-150!

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT CITY CENTER PARK DURING

et! Miracle on Main Street! December 2 5:30 - 9 PM

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND THE EDEN PROJECT

Only 1000 raffle tickets will be made available. Scan QR code for more details and to enter.

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N City Events Main Street Fayetteville’s Fall events entertained thousands of residents and guests with live music, great food, and fun activities for families.

CITY EVE

On October 21, Pumpkin Fest was held on the Courthouse Lawn and the Fire Department Annual Fall Festival at Station 91. Two weeks later, Carnival was held at City Center Park.

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Palmetto Family Dental

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Ribbon Cuttings

Learn more about business engagement at www.fayetteville-ga.gov/business

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FAYETTEVILLE BUSINESSES STARTED IN OCTOBER

Astrel Book Keeping Caritas Medical Center Fayetteville Continuity Of Care Cby Wellness Elevated Eyecare Encompass Education Fayette C.a.r.e. Clinic Fayette Commercial Sales Fayette Environmental Education Center

500 Lanier Ave W Ste 604 Rm1 101 Yorktown Dr Ste 229 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 606 1415 Highway 85 N Ste 120/205 165 Lanier Ave W 330 Jeff Davis Dr N 105 Bradford Sq Ste C 692 Glynn St N N3 Ste 11

455 Beauregard Blvd First Choice Motor Sports 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 909c Full Circle Salon 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 501 Rm 5 Gmt Entertainment 345 Lanier Ave E Ste C Gotfreshh Cuts Beauty & Barbershop 901 Glynn St N Hair By Emily Broome 1240 Highway 54 W Ste 604 J’s Auto Sales 692 Glynn St N N3 Ste 4 Java & Brie 240 Glynn St S Ste E Legacy Reit 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 604 Mars 74 135 Habersham Dr Ste E Ongomovement 1415 Highway 85 N Ste 120/104 Palace Of Serenity 284 Hwy 314 Ste A/C Palmetto Family Dental Of Fayette County 210 Trilith Pkwy Ste 130 Perfect Measures Beauty 123 Kathi Ave Ste B 360 Stonewall Ave W Prosperity Support Services Sanderson & Sanford 200 Lee St S Shakhan And Wilkerson Law 105 Glynn St S Ste A Slyde Interstate Car Cabal 115 Commerce Dr Ste E33 Sparrow Organic Salon & Boutique 240 Glynn St S Ste G Two Hands Pottery Studio 240 Glynn St S Ste F Unique Auto Mall 500 Lanier Ave Ste 908e

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CONSTRUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY Development updates from around Fayetteville Visit the Citizen Engagement Portal to learn more about major construction projects in the community and more!

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1. NEBORS DINER Building plans were approved in August,

and construction on the site continues. This is the former Melear’s Barbecue location.

2. DIXON FARM Forty-seven homes are under construction in this new neighborhood located next to the Summit Point (Publix) neighborhood and shopping center on the south side of the city.

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3. SUMMIT PACKAGE Construction began this summer in the Summit Point (Publix) shopping center on the south side of the city.

4. STRONGWATER This package store is under construction at

5. SONIC Demolition began September 19 on the site of the former Hotlanta Wings, which will become a new Sonic restaurant.

6. BRANDON’S This package store is under construction behind Hardee’s and the new Dunkin Donuts along Highway 85 North.

7. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE The former O’Charley’s restaurant was removed to make way for a new Miller’s Ale House near Fayette Pavilion along Highway 85 North.

8. KINGDOM CORNERS Located at New Hope Road and Highway 314, this retail center will have inter-parcel connectivity with adjacent Fayette Pavilion.

the corner of North Jeff Davis Drive and Hillsdale Drive.

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9. TOP SHOT This package store is located along Highway 314 just

10. TIRE DISCOUNTERS The former T & G Allsports location on Highway 314 at Highway 85 is being replaced with a Tire Discounters store.

11. VILLAGE TOWNS Seventy-four townhomes are under

12. SONNY’S LIQUOR EMPORIUM This package store is under construction on Yorktown Drive just off Highway 54 West.

13. HIGHWAY 54 BRIDGE Construction on this multi-use trail bridge will be complete in early 2024. It will be a key component of Fayetteville’s citywide trail system.

14. THE FOREST SCHOOL Located in the Town at Trilith neighborhood, this will be the new campus for the private school.

south of the New Hope Road intersection. It is expected to open in December.

construction on Lafayette Avenue just off Highway 54 West in Downtown Fayetteville.

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15. TRILITH RESIDENTIAL Phase 2 is near completion and Phase 3 is under construction.

16. TRILITH GUESTHOUSE This boutique hotel located in the Town at Trilith neighborhood will open in January 2024.

17. TRILITH LIVE Stages A & B are under construction. Offices, an auditorium, a cinema, and an atrium are in the plan development stage.

18. QTS SOUTH CAMPUS This is expected to be the nation’s largest data center campus upon completion. It is located along Highway 54

West and Veterans Parkway.

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FIREWORKS TO CAP 2023 MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET IN FAYETTEVILLE MAIN STREET FAYETTEVILLE has announced this year’s Miracle on Main Street event at City Center Park on Saturday, December 2, will include a grand fireworks display in addition to the annual Christmas Parade, visits with Santa and the Grinch, holiday market, and other seasonal festivities. The parade through Downtown Fayetteville begins at 5 p.m., and the other activities begin at 5:30 p.m. The fireworks display will begin around 8:30 p.m. The City’s first-ever official fireworks display took place earlier this year at the conclusion of the

June 3 Bicentennial Celebration. That event drew thousands to Downtown Fayetteville, and it was followed by many more that have resulted in the busiest City events calendar in Fayetteville’s 200-year history.

well as supporting the efforts of The Eden Project, which offers much-needed support to military veterans reintegration to civilian life. Tickets are sold through The Eden Project’s at www.eden-project.com/raffle.

Another highlight to this year’s Miracle on Main Street will be the raffle drawing for a brand-new 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Raffle tickets, which are limited to 1,000 for sale, are $100 each. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will help the Fayetteville Fire Department with several Fire Safety Education initiatives as

For more information about Miracle on Main Street, visit www.fayetteville-ga.gov/events.

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75+ Maker’s Market Live Music Food Trucks , Sweets, & Craft Beverages Smores at the Fire Pit Great Carnival Food! Kettle-cooked popcorn, operation mini donuts, decorative funnel cakes, Cotton Candy, Sweet Mamas Lemonade & more