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NEWS & EVENTS
NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Fayette County has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 14.47%.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at Fayette County Administrative Complex Commission Chambers, 140 Stonewall Avenue West in Fayetteville on August 18, 2022 at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at Fayette County Administrative Complex Commission Chambers, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville on August 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 4.034 mills, an increase of 0.510 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 3.524 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $325,000 is approximately $63.75 and the proposed tax increase for nonhomestead property with a fair market value of $375,000 is approximately $76.50.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO SET 2022 MILLAGE RATES
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners does hereby announce that the 2022 millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held in the Public Meeting Room at the Fayette County Administrative Complex at 140 West Stonewall Avenue in Fayetteville on August 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department to host a Citizen Stakeholder Open House on the proposed Multi-Use Facility
Fayette County residents are invited to attend a Citizen Stakeholder Open House to view, discuss, and provide input on Fayette County’s first proposed Multi-Use Facility on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. This meeting will be held at the Fayette County Administrative Building’s Public Meeting Room, 140 Stonewall Avenue, in Fayetteville, GA 30214 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Please come and see how the Parks and Recreation Department is working to meet the current and future needs of the citizens of Fayette County. As part of the 2023 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proposed projects list, the Multi-Use Facility will increase the current limited indoor recreational space to provide more opportunities for improving Fayette County residents’ well-being by providing a full range of indoor recreational programing for YOUTH, ADULTS and SENIORS.
Proposed amenities for this facility include: a large community room, multiple classrooms, two full size gymnasiums, fitness area, and an elevated indoor walking track. Additional anticipated uses of this facility by the County’s residents include space for classroom instruction, club meetings, community presentations, social activities, etc.
During the open house, citizens can view boards showing concepts of the facility, learn about the project schedule and funding, talk with the design team, and provide written comments on the concept, facility needs, and desired programming activities. In addition, there will be an online survey to further solicit public input.
This meeting is informal, and citizens are encouraged to visit anytime between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. There will be plenty of parking available at the Administrative Complex.
If you are unable to attend , the same information, including a link to the survey and a means to provide written comment, will be available online at the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department Webpage (https://fayettecountyga.gov/parks_and_recreation/index.htm) by August 16.
For additional information contact Anita Godbee, Fayette County Parks and Recreation Director at770-716-4321 or agodbee@fayettecountyga.gov.
REDWINE ROAD MULTI-USE PATH – UPCOMING PROJECT
Fayette County, Georgia – June 2nd, 2022 – The construction of 1.5 miles of new multi-use path began on Monday April 22nd, 2022. This 2017 Transportation SPLOST project/Federal- Aid project will expand the existing path system as well as provide convenient and safe transportation alternatives. The project is scheduled to be completed by late fall of 2022.
This project along Redwine Road is creating a continuous multi-use path along Redwine Road from Birkdale Drive to Panther Path and will also include an at-grade crossing on Redwine Road near the Birkdale Drive and Quarters Road intersection.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the County’s webpage to gain the latest updates on all 2017 SPLOST projects: https://fayettecountyga.gov/splost-2017/
Please contact Fayette County at 770-320-6010 or SPLOST@fayettecountyga.gov for additional information.
Ebenezer Church Road Bridge Replacement – Project Update and Notice of Upcoming Road Closure
Fayette County, Georgia – March 2, 2022 - Ebenezer Church Road is scheduled to close to all thru traffic between Lester Road and Redwine Road beginning on March 10, 2022 for a 2017 Transportation SPLOST project. Access will be maintained to all properties along the road throughout the project.
Ebenezer Church Road is scheduled to be closed to all thru traffic for approximately six months for the demolition of the existing bridge and the construction of the new bridge; the road is scheduled to reopen in September of 2022.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Information
Board of Commissioners
The Fayette County Commission holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00pm in the Administrative Complex located at 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Fayette County Commissioner District Map
Transportation Planning
The Fayette County Department of Public Works recently completed four comprehensive corridor studies: State Route 279, Tyrone – Palmetto Road, Sandy Creek Road, and Banks Road.
2017 SPLOST Information
Fayette County’s Board of Commissioners approved a referendum for a one-cent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) that will fund transportation, stormwater infrastructure, and public safety. It was approved by voters on March 21, 2017.
Water System
The Fayette County Water System is a part of Fayette County government, under the direction of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, with a Water Committee acting as an advisory committee to the Board.
Online Payments & Services
Fayette County Government offers online services and payment options for many departments, such as water and other utilities, property tax payments and more.
Forms, Documents, Ordinances
Official Fayette County Government department ordinances, documents and forms are available in PDF format for download.
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Due to minimal enrollment, the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency is discontinuing the use of the CodeRED Mass Notification system. However, it's important for all citizens to maintain the ability to receive warnings through multiple means. All citizens should obtain and use an NOAA Weather Radio at home, as well as any other means of receiving alerts possible, including smartphone apps, television, radio, etc. to maintain awareness of hazards that may arise. Please go to www.ready.ga.gov for more information on family, business, and travel preparedness.
