CITY
NEWS DECEMBER 2019
FAYETTEVILLE THE YEAR IN REVIEW See pages 4 - 5
Fayetteville leaders graduate as Certified Public Managers
Pictured (l-r) at the recent Certified Public Manager program graduation are Fire Chief and Assistant City Manager Alan Jones, Chief Financial Officer Mike Bush, City Manager Ray Gibson, and Police Chief Scott Gray. Four City leaders along with 35 other government personnel from around the State of Georgia graduated in November from the year-long Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. Representing Fayetteville were City Manager Ray Gibson, Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief Alan Jones, Police Chief Scott Gray, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Bush. A “Performance Management” group project completed during the program is already being implemented within the City of Fayetteville. The 300-hour CPM program is offered by the University of Georgia through its Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG). It is accredited by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, and it is offered in 38 states as well as other countries. Fayetteville’s graduates were required to attend three-day sessions in Macon on a monthly basis. They were also required to complete out-of-classroom assignments and to complete a practical group project relevant to public management. The Fayetteville team chose “Performance Management” as their project, and the fruit of their work is already being implemented at Fayetteville City Hall. The City’s directors have been attending Performance Management classes with
aims of rolling the program out to all City personnel in 2020. “I believe the CPM program has enhanced my personal leadership strengths and has presented us all with additional tools for improving services delivery within our respective organizations,” said Gibson. “Learning alongside other public servants from local, state, and federal agencies in Georgia was a great experience. I commend CVIOG for their efforts in leading the program.” “I really enjoyed the networking opportunity the CPM program provided me,” said Chief Jones. “Participants came from all across the state and varying levels of government. It was great to see how issues were viewed from different perspectives.” “CPM is really a premier program for us in the country,” said CPM Program Associate Director Stacy Jones. “It is designed to represent the skills that are needed to be the most effective manager you can possibly be when you’re working in the government sector.” Jones noted three management areas addressed by the CPM program: SelfAwareness, Collaboration, and Project Improvement. She asked the graduates: “Do you understand yourself better? Do you understand better the people you 2 - December 2019
supervise? “How do you bring that talent together to make a move toward making the quality of life for our citizens better each and every day?” Jones said. Chief Gray was one of two graduates who spoke during the ceremony, and he said a highlight of the CPM course was participating in a Service Learning Project aimed at helping The Methodist Home for Children & Youth in Macon. The organization serves foster children across central and southern Georgia. “In 29 years of being a law enforcement officer, I have seen the good in human beings, and the very worst in human beings,” said Chief Gray. “This is what’s best about human beings. A group of men and women who get together for a common cause from different places. “That’s what government’s about: giving back,” Chief Gray continued. “It’s about service to your community.” Chief Gray said he and several other CPM program graduates plan to continue supporting The Methodist Home by providing the children with books, summer camp supplies, and other things. “This program opened my eyes,” Chief Gray said. “There are more people out there that need people like us to tell them, ‘You can do it.’”
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New City Hall site cleared in preparation for building Dozens of Fayetteville residents have downloaded the new MyFayetteville app launched this fall, and a few have already used it to quickly and conveniently report concerns to the City’s Code Enforcement Department. The app is free and available in the Google Play Store. It will soon be available through Apple, but in the meantime, anyone may also access the app on the City of Fayetteville website: www.Fayetteville-GA.gov/MyFayetteville. Residents are reminded to dial 911 if they are experiencing or witnessing an emergency. Also, to report water main breaks or sewer problems after hours, call 770-997-5189.
Design and planning work continues on the new Fayetteville City Hall project, which is expected to be completed by early 2021. The new City Center Park will be built on the eight-acre tract directly behind it. Sign up for E-Mail Updates (see below) to keep up with the progress.
What can be reported through the app? The basic categories are animal issues, damage, debris, stormwater issues, noise issues, public health, and streets. Users may also select “other” and then write a description of what is being observed. Users are asked to give a specific location, and they can use a map feature to pinpoint the location of their complaint. When the form is completed, the Fayetteville Code Enforcement Department is notified. If users wish to be contacted by the City, they can indicate this on the complaint form.
Fayetteville City Council members Harlan Shirley and Kathaleen Brewer (pictured with plaques) were honored during the December 5 meeting for their years of service to the City of Fayetteville.
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
THE YEAR
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Community engagement was the unofficial theme for January, as the City wrapped up both its National Citizen Survey and Master Path Plan projects, which were based on input from hundreds of Fayetteville residents. Those documents continue to inform City leaders’ thinking as they move the city forward. The Technology Department also launched Facebook LIVE streaming of all Fayetteville City Council meetings.
The month of February brought another round of City roadway repaving, which is being funded primarily by state grants and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (S.P.L.O.S.T.) dollars, as well as recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for earning Tree City USA designation for 10 consecutive years. The increasingly popular City News monthly magazine was also launched in February as an in-print and online publication.
Officer Lee Huddleston introduced new K-9 Officer “Baco” to the Fayetteville City Council in March. Baco throughout the year has become an integral part of the police force and has been used to assist in criminal apprehensions. In that same month, the Police Department hosted its annual Citizen Police Academy and they were joined by the Fire Department for the Boots & Badges Block Party.
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
The City approved the Downtown Entertainment District in April. Main Street Fayetteville also introduced its first-ever Friday Night LIVE event and partnered with Fayetteville First United Methodist Church to host another wellattended Easterpalooza festival. Out at The Ridge Nature Area, Southern Conservation Trust officially opened the park’s public restroom facility just in time for its annual Run the Ridge 5K.
Locals raised concerned eyebrows in May when they saw the much-loved, albeit weather-worn, Lane Brown Gazebo being dismantled across from the Historic Courthouse. They were relieved, and in most cases delighted, to see a newer, better Lane Brown Gazebo built in its place. Since that replacement, the new structure has been well used and has become established as a new landmark in Downtown Fayetteville. Click on the images to read the full stories
Fayetteville Main Street’s Taste of Fayette was held in June this year, and three local restaurants took home “best of” prizes: The Fusion Chefs for Finest Taste; Orleans Brews & Beignets for Finest Treat; and Tour de Italy for Most Amazing Booth. The annual Junior Police Academy was another highlight that month, as was the Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum’s first-ever Punch on the Porch live music event. 4 - December 2019
IN REVIEW
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
The month of July put the people of Fayetteville in the national television news spotlight when local resident Simon Childs was unknowingly photographed sleeping on a bench inside a local McDonald’s where he worked. Not long after the photo was posted on social media, community members learned of this young father’s plight and provided him with helpful resources, a vehicle, and a better paying job.
The community got its first glimpse of the new Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park project through a special video presentation in August, and ground was broken on the Whitewater Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade. Also that month, the City Council approved the much-anticipated Master Path Plan that outlines future sidewalk and multiuse path connectivity possibilities throughout Fayetteville.
Fayetteville made the national news again in September, when dozens of fire fighters and police officers led the annual 9/11 climb up Stone Mountain in honor of their counterparts who died in the World Trade Center attacks of 2001. This annual tradition was met this year with record-breaking social media engagement. Facebook photos reached more than 54,000 people within the first 24 hours.
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
The month of October was punctuated by the celebratory groundbreaking of the new Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park to be built on 10 acres of land along West Stonewall Avenue in the Downtown district. Later that month, the time-honored Pumpkin Walk took place just a block away around the Historic Courthouse. Local students and other community members lined the sidewalks with amazing creations.
The City of Fayetteville Finance Department earned its 23rd consecutive CAFR award in November, while demolition crews removed a few of the old Fayette County Board of Education buildings to make way for the new Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park along Stonewall Avenue. The historic Fayette County High School Gym and the school system’s old Bus Barn were preserved for future reuse.
The month of December and the holiday season were welcomed with Main Street Fayetteville’s annual Christmas on Main Street event, which featured what may have been the City’s largest parade, and what was one of the most festive tree lighting ceremonies in the history of the event. Guests enjoyed live holiday music, free hot chocolate, free popcorn, visits with Santa, and the much-anticipated Christmas tree lighting.
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The Fayetteville Police Department was encouraged by donations from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to help with the Shop with the Police program.
The Fayetteville Police Department was also encouraged by donations from the Fayette County Civitan Club to help with the Shop with the Police program.
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Congratulations to Police Officer Bryce Baker on his graduation from The University of North Georgia and Peace Officer Standards & Training Council certification. Welcome aboard!
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City of Fayetteville personnel enjoyed decorating City Hall for the Christmas holiday.
Welcome new Fayetteville businesses Started in the month of November
BUSINESS
LICENSEE
ADDRESS
PHONE
ARCH GLOBAL AUTOMOBILE, LLC
YUANRON G LIANG
115 COMMERCE DR STE E43, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(404) 462-5784
BMS SOLUTIONS, LLC
BMS SOLUTIONS, LLC
135 BASTILLE WAY, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(770) 329-4014
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3385
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC
1135 HIGHWAY 85 N STE E, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(770) 892-0169
ELK DENTAL, PC DBA ASPEN DENTAL
MOATAZ ELKASRAWY
1135 HIGHWAY 85 N STE A, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(770) 282-2160
KOMPLETE SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, INC.
KEVIN DOBY
320 LANIER AVE W STE 200, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(678) 515-2244
SHOPPERSWORLD
SW PAVILION LLC
119 PAVILION PKWY STE A, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(770) 719-4482
SIMMONS, FINNEY & WINFIELD, LLC
SIMMONS, FINNEY & WINFIELD
741 LANIER AVE W STE 220, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(678) 788-6030
STACEY @ SHEARNANIGANS
STACEY THOMPSON
109 GLYNN ST S, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
STEARNS, MONTGOMERY & PROCTOR
MARY A STEARNS, PC DBA
500 LANIER AVE W STE 905, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
TERESA REYNOLDS AGENCY
TERESA REYNOLDS
725 LANIER AVE E STE C, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(208) 390-6721
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
ARIA TROPICAL LLC
1135 HIGHWAY 85 N STE C, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
(773) 934-7322
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Construction in the Community Development updates from around Fayetteville (See location map on Page 14)
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1. Fayette Self Storage - 105,000 sq. ft. rental storage facility on approximately three acres 8 - December 2019
2. New Holiday Inn Express - Will be a four-story hotel with 83 rooms
3. Pinewood Forest Central Park - This combination of amenities lies between the two residential phases.
4. Two Ten at Pinewood Forest is an office tower located beside Piedmont Fayette Wellness Center.
5. Pinewood Forest - Parking garage for Capstone buildings is under construction.
6. Air Evac has built a helicopter pad and a support facility on Promenade Parkway on the north side of Fayetteville.
7. Satterfield Property - RaceTrac, Freddy’s, and Panda Express are now under construction along Hwy. 85 North near Fayette Pavilion.
8. Knight Development is building their headquarters building at this site along Whitney Street.
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Christmas on Main Street Christmas on Main Street, held on Saturday, December 7, was a lot of fun and well attended by the community. The parade has grown in entrants and spectators, and the Christmas on Main Street festival with its Santa visits, tree lighting ceremony and other treats seems to be getting better year by year. Thanks to all who helped with the event, and thanks to all who attended! As we now close the 2019 Fayetteville event season, we look forward to the 2020 season to come.
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Fire Department PSA’s
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