Recent News Articles, Announcements, and Alerts
March, 2008

Announcements & Alerts

Office of Homeland Security: Threat Level lowered to YELLOW (ELEVATED) .

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Hazardous Weather Outlook :National Weather Service Forecast

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Road Closures:

No road closure announcements at this time.

Recent News Articles and Announcements

With extreme drought conditions stretching across the northern third of Georgia and a forecast for a dry summer, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced that level four outdoor watering restrictions will remain in place for EPD permitted utilities and local governments in 55 counties. However, the level four restrictions will be lifted in six counties where drought conditions have improved and replaced. Learn More

Please be advised that the Board of Commissioners will hold
Budget Workshops on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, 2008 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Suite 100, 140 Stonewall Avenue,
Fayetteville, Georgia.

Parks & Recreation Department Annual Spring Yard Sale

Saturday, May 31th
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
980 Redwine Road
Fayetteville, GA
Visit 50+ yard sales in one location
with over 14,700 square feet of bargains!

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Fayette County Again Achieves Storm Ready Designation

On Thursday, February 14, 2008, Fayette County was recognized for its accomplishment once again for being designated a “Storm Ready” community. The presentation was held as part of the scheduled commission meeting. ...More Information

Fayette County Water System
Complimentary Water Saver Kit

In compliance with the State of Georgia Conservation request the Fayette County Water System is offering a free Water Saver Kit for customers residing in homes built before 1993.  Quantities are limited to one Water Saver Kit per household and are only available to residential single family homes...More Information

Fayette County Earth Day 2008: 

Fayette County Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12th, from 8:00am – 3:30pm.   This inaugural event will include several community clean-up and beautification projects followed by a fun-filled ‘green themed’ fair at Fayetteville’s Main Street and Heritage Park...learn more.

The Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2008, has been cancelled.

In October 2007 the state of Georgia was put under a Level IV Drought Advisory which meant no outdoor watering was allowed.  The Governor ordered additional water restrictions effective November 1, 2007. Fayette County has actively engaged in extensive efforts to conserve water resources. 

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Burn Ban Lifted

Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services has decided to lift the current outdoor burning ban. Interim Director Allen McCullough, states “Effective Friday, January 11, 2008 at 08:00, I have authorized the Fayette County Fire Marshal to lift the burning ban which was placed into effect in the Fall as a result of drought conditions....Learn More

Base Flood Elevation Changes
Affect Property Owners and Businesses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking for public comment or appeal on proposed Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) within Fayette County.  BFEs are used by FEMA ...Learn More

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency would like to inform all residents that February 3-9 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia. During this week Fayette County residents should take the time to discuss with their families (especially children) the importance of preparing for severe weather. It is also the time for residents and businesses to develop a plan of action that they could implement during severe weather...Learn More