COUNTY TAX APPEAL INFORMATION – IMPORTANT Deadline Approaching

As of January 1 of every year, it is the responsibility of the Fayette County Board of Assessors to fairly and uniformly establish a value of “real” and “personal” property throughout the entire County, at what is known as “fair market value” -- the value one would be able to sell the property for. This appraisal process ensures that all property owners pay only their proportionate share of tax. In May of each year, the Office of the Assessors mails a “Notice of Value” to all taxpayers whose value has increased from the previous year. This document is commonly known as an “Assessment Notice”. If the notice a taxpayer receives declares a value for property that is higher than the taxpayer believes is valid, the taxpayer can file a written appeal of that value within 45 days of the date of the Assessment notice from the County. Georgia law sets out a specific process that occurs whenever a taxpayer files an appeal.

Additionally, and as a prerequisite to filing an appeal, there is a . . .More Information

Lake McIntosh Reservoir Groundbreaking

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the long-awaited construction of the Lake McIntosh Drinking Water Reservoir Project, a 650-acre res­ervoir to be located on Line Creek south of Highway 54 near Peachtree City. The Groundbreaking for Lake McIntosh Reservoir took place on January 20, 2010. In addition to current County Com­missioners, in attendance were former County Commissioners who were involved in the Lake McIntosh project. . .Full Story

New Ambulance In Service

County Commissioners recently got a first hand look at the new ambulance purchased to replace a ten-year old unit housed at Fire Station No. 5 on Highway 85 in South Fayette County. The new vehicle, purchased from Tyrone-based Peach State Ambulance, has a life expectancy of ten years or 250,000 miles. The ambulance being replaced has served the county well . . .Full Story

Local Student Wins Clean Water Campaign Essay Contest

The Georgia Clean Water Campaign and Water Use It Wisely, off-spring of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD), sponsor an essay contest each year for middle school students in each of the counties in the District, which includes all of the Metro Atlanta Counties. The contest is a part of the Clean Water Campaign’s education. . .Full Story

JIMMIE MAYFIELD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMPLETED

County and City officials gathered to mark the completion of the Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard Improvement Project. This project includes the widening of and intersection improvements along a 1.6 mile stretch of roadway from South Jeff Davis Drive to Marion Boulevard (which merges into S.R. 92).The project is largely a divided roadway.

This project was identified in the Countywide Transportation Plan of 2003, for which funding was approved as a part of the 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Referendum. The project is a joint project between the City of Fayetteville and Fayette County. Work began in June, 2008 and was mostly completed by June, 2009. . .Full Story

Rachel Parrot has Short Story Selected for Publication

Fayette County Public Library staff member Rachel Parrott recently had a short story chosen for inclusion in 818, a collection of poetry and short stories published by Old Capitol Press in Milledgeville. The anthology contains selected written works from librarians and library workers from across the state. The title, 818, refers to the Dewey Decimal Number belonging to the sub-category of literature, miscellaneous works of American fiction.

Fireplace Safety

A fireplace on a cold winter day can provide warmth, but if not properly maintained and operated can become very deadly. So follow these safety suggestions and keep your family and home safe.

Fireplace Safety tips:

• Have your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned annually by a certified professional.
  
• Always use a fireplace screen.

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Subdivisions and Streets Authorized for Golf Carts

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