Recent Government News & Public Notices

Google Fiber in Fayette County

Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone are working together to respond to Google's Request for Information (RFI) for communities interested in participating in an experiment to make Internet access better and faster. The project involves Google building high-speed fiber optic networks in one or more trial locations across the country. As an outcome of the project, Google claims it will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most people have access to currently at a competitive price. The County's response proposal also has the support of the Fayette County Board of Education and Fayette County Development Authority staff, among other local entities....Learn more.

County Releases 2009 Annual Report

The Board of Commissioners has released its 2009 Annual Report. The Report contains an overview of the County Government’s accomplishments for last year along with information about programs, activities and services offered by the County.View the Annual Report.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing scheduled for March 22, 2010, has been cancelled.

Keep Fayette First!

April 1st is Census Day. Forms should be received in the mail in mid-March. Complete the Census questionnaire on April 1 and return by mail.

Fayette County had the highest return rates amongst Georgia counties for the 1990 and 2000 Census (76% and 79%). Do your part and let’s “Keep Fayette First!”

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Fayette County Earth Day :Save the Date: April 17, 2010

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010. 10AM ‐ 3PM 
Where: Shamrock Park, Tyrone GA.  

Green Market Vendors Wanted
Eco‐Friendly Services Educational Exhibitors Wanted 
Sponsors Wanted to show their support for the  environment and our community. 

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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

Updated List of Subdivisions and Streets Authorized for Golf Carts

Current Lists

Authorization Request for Motorized Carts

Road Closings:

There are no road closings at this time.

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