PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fayette County Board of Commissioners

Special Called Budget Presentation Meeting

Please be informed that the Fayette County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Budget Presentation Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to formally present the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget.

This meeting will be held in the Public Meeting Room at 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

The public is invited to attend.

Tameca P. Smith, County Clerk

Fayette County Board of Commissioners

May 15, 2025

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Elections & Voter Registration Office

Notice of Precinct #7 Hopeful Polling Location Name Update (Emergency)

The Fayette County Elections & Voter Registration Office would like to notify voters assigned to Precinct #7 Hopeful that the polling location building name has changed.

Previous Name:
Bethany United Methodist Church

New Name:
Bethany Methodist Church

The polling location address remains the same:
607 Rivers Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214

This is a name change only. There has been no change to the physical polling location for Precinct #7 Hopeful voters.

A notice sign will also be posted at the polling location to assist voters.

Fayette County Board of Commissioners
2026 Annual RetreatThe Fayette County Board of Commissioners will meet for the 2026 Annual Retreat on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The retreat will take place at Trilith LIVE, 175 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214. This meeting of the Board of Commissioners will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Tameca P. Smith, County Clerk

Fayette County Board of Commissioners

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Elections & Voter Registration Office

PUBLIC NOTICE INTENT TO PROCESS EARLY

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-386(A)(3)-(4), notice is hereby given that the processing of returned absentee ballots of votes cast for the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election will take place as follows:

Location: Fayette County’s Election Office

175 Johnson Ave

Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214

The early processing of the absentee ballots will begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 10:00 AM until complete.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO TABULATE EARLY

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-386(A)(3)-(4), notice is hereby given that the tabulation of returned, absentee ballots of votes cast for the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election will take place in Fayette County’s Election Office located at 175 Johnson Ave., Ste. B Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214.

The early tabulation of the absentee ballots will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

Risk Limiting Audit

Pursuant to SEB Rule 183-1-15-.04, a Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) shall be selected by the Secretary of State for the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election. The contest to be audited shall be selected by the Secretary of State and shall be publicly announced and published on the Secretary of State webpage. The Risk Limiting Audit shall be open to the public and will take place at the following location, dates, and hours:

Fayette County Health Department
245 Booker Ave. Fayetteville, GA 30214

Starting: Friday, May 28th at 10:00 AM until completion.

NOTICE OF COMPUTATION AND CANVASSING OF RETURNS

General Primary Election:

May 19, 2026

In accordance with the Official Code of Georgia §21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the return votes cast in the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 will commence at 7:00 PM on May 19, 2026 and conclude after all votes have been tabulated. Computation and Canvassing of the votes will take place at the following location:

Fayette County Elections & Voter Registration Office

175 Johnson Ave.

Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

Results will also be available via www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION CHANGE #8 MORNING CREEK

In accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-265, the Fayette County Elections Office is notifying the public of the relocation of the following Election Day polling location:

🔴 OLD LOCATION:

Fayette Friendship Community Church

847 New Hope Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

✅ NEW LOCATION:

Fayetteville Christian Church

114 Hickory Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

This location is being moved due to church closure.

Signage will be posted at the New Hope Baptist Church redirecting voters to Fayetteville Christian Church, and updates will be provided on the Fayette County Elections website and official social media pages.

For more information, contact the Fayette County Elections Office at 770.305.5408 or visit www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION CHANGE #28 Oak Ridge

In accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-265, the Fayette County Elections Office is notifying the public of the relocation of the following Election Day polling location:

🔴 OLD LOCATION:

Fayette Friendship Community Church

847 New Hope Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

✅ NEW LOCATION:

True Light Baptist Church

409 Kenwood Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

This location is being moved due to church closure.

Signage will be posted at the Fayette Friendship Community Church redirecting voters to True Light Baptist Church, and updates will be provided on the Fayette County Elections website and official social media pages.

For more information, contact the Fayette County Elections Office at 770.305.5408 or visit www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-379.25 (c) that the public Logic and Accuracy Testing on the Electronic Ballot Makers and Optical Scan Voting Equipment to be used in the May 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election will commence on the following date, time, and locations:

DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Elections Warehouse
115 McDonough Rd.
Fayetteville, Ga 30214

Election Office
175 Johnson Ave Ste. B
Fayetteville, Ga 30214

Testing will continue day to day until completion and is open to the public.
For additional information, please contact the Fayette County Elections & Registration Office at (770) 305-5408.

Water System

April 27, 2026

Fayette County Water System Declares Level 1 Drought Response

FAYETTE COUNTY, GA - The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Level 1 Drought Declaration for the state of Georgia in response to significant rainfall shortages across the entire state. This declaration is in addition to the year-round outdoor watering restrictions, which allow irrigation only between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.

The Fayette County Water System is asking all customers to conserve water and voluntarily limit outdoor irrigation to two days per week using the following odd-even schedule:

• Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
• Odd-numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday

For more information and water conservation tips, visit the EPA and the Water System's website.

Fayette County Water System - Meeting Rescheduled

Please be advised that the regularly scheduled Water Committee Meeting originally set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room located at:
140 Stonewall Avenue, Suite 100
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

POSTED: March 4, 2026

Beginning January 1, 2026, Fayette County Water System business hours will be 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

Boards and Committees Positions

ONE OPEN POSITION ON THE FAYETTE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPLY HERE.

ONE OPEN UNEXPIRED POSITION ON THE BOARD OF ASSESSOR'S APPLY HERE

New Post - THREE OPEN POSITIONS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD APPLY HERE

New Post - ONE OPEN POSITION ON THE McINTOSH TRAIL COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD APPLY HERE

ONE OPEN POSITION ON THE FAYETTE COUNTY WATER COMMITTEE. APPLY HERE

THREE OPEN POSITIONS ON THE FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY. APPLY HERE

TWO OPEN POSITIONS ON THE REGION SIX MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND ADDICTIVE DISEASES REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL. APPLY HERE

Assessor's Office
Personal Property Reporting Forms

The Assessor’s Office has had a significant number of Personal Property Reporting Forms returned by USPS for various reasons including that the address is incorrect or that the property is vacant. We have verified the addresses and are attempting to mail the forms again. However, if you did not receive a 2024 reporting form for business, personal property, boats, airplanes, or freeport, these forms are available on the Assessors Office website: www.fayettecountyga.gov/assessors_office

Road Department
ROAD CLOSURE

Please be advised that beginning on or after March 6, 2026, a portion of Cross Creek Trail will be reduced to single lane traffic from 215 Stoneridge Way to 115 Cross Creek Trail for a 2017 SPLOST stormwater replacement project. The road is scheduled to be fully open by August 28, 2026, weather permitting.

The project location is at or near the property line of 215 Stoneridge Way and 115 Cross Creek Trail in Fayette County and consists of removing the existing deteriorating quadruple 72-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts conveying a creek below Cross Creek Trail and replacing with a double 9-foot by 9-foot reinforced concrete box culvert.

Fayette County apologizes for any inconvenience this project may cause, but the work is necessary for the safety of the citizens and preservation of the County’s infrastructure. If you have any questions, please contact 770-305-5410 or email SPLOST@fayettecountyga.gov.

You can also visit the SPLOST website https://fayettecountyga.gov/splost-2017/ for specific project information.

RIGHT-OF-WAY TREE PRUNING & VEGETATION REMOVAL:
Work is on hold.

Parks and Recreation
Public Notice of Fayette County Recreation Commission Special Called Meeting

Please be advised that the Fayette County Recreation Commission will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on music procedures related to youth association activities.

The Public Meeting will take place at the Fayette County Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Public Meeting Room, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

The public is invited to attend.

Fayette County Recreation Commission

April 28, 2026