News September 2007

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL FOR REISSUANCE OF A NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES FROM SHALL DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4) TO THE WATERS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

Please be advised that the Board of Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2007 has been canceled.  The next regular meetings for the Board of Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Outdoor Burning Ban to be Lifted

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce that the outdoor burning ban will be lifted on October 1. All residents and developers should take note of the following information for acquiring a permit to burn debris.

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Pilot Program for Traffic Calming Devices Launched

Fayette County is considering the implementation of a traffic calming program. The basis for this program to reduce the speed of vehicle traffic through a subdivision.

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Grand Opening of Kenwood Park

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners and the Fayette County  Recreation Commission invite you to the Grand Opening of Kenwood Park. October 6 at 11:00 a.m.

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Coming Soon ! New Recycling Facilities

The Engineering Department is pleased to announce the installation of a new recycling facility at the Fayette County Landfill/Transfer Station that has been implemented in conjunction with Waste Management, Inc. and Pratt Recycling (USA).  A recycling compactor has been installed and should be fully operational within the next week.  Watch for the dates!  The compactor will accept newspaper, cardboard, magazines, office paper, telephone books, plastics, glass, aluminum cans, and steel cans all in the same bin. NO MORE SORTING REQUIRED!!  The compacted material will then be hauled to a materials recovery facility in East Point where the recyclables are sorted by a technical process and packaged separately for marketing. Following the cleanup of the area where separate recycling bins are currently located, we plan to install a facility to accept electronics and computers. Watch this website for more recycling news.

911 Operators Sworn in at September 11th Remembrance Ceremony 

On Tuesday, September 11 Fayette County Department of Public Safety held a remembrance ceremony to remember the tragic events that occurred in the United States six years ago. Fire and Emergency Services Chaplain Mark Westmoreland lead the audience in prayer and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. The ceremony also included a swearing in of all the county’s 911 operators.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale:

Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Over 9000 gently read books sold at bargain prices.  There are over 23 categories of books, from best sellers to sci-fi and many books on audio tape and CD, as well as a great selection of children’s books.  Prices range from $.25 to $5.00.  All profits go directly to library programs and resources.