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How would you redesign Fayetteville?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Let’s pretend for a moment that you get to be the head honcho of Fayetteville.
You can decide what buildings go up and how many are constructed. You even get to decide where they are placed. Now, let’s say you can make a ruling about what places can be torn down; maybe you’d like to see one less empty store front and more park settings.
I know all of this may sound absolutely ridiculous, but it’s all in the name of make believe. I for one would like to see some of the buildings in the Fayette Pavilion bulldozed. One in particular is the building that sits on the Kohl’s side of the development.
It’s empty all year long and then around Halloween, someone rents it out and uses it to sell costumes. Yeah, it’s a great way to make use of space, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a little patch of grass there?
If you had your say which building could you do without? And what would you like to see in it’s place?
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Plan to attend a concert at The Villages?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Every year The Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville puts together a concert line-up for the Summer Concert series.
They recently announced the upcoming performers for this year, which I thought I’d share with you:
The Marshall Tucker Band - May 9; Josh Gracin - June 20; Randy Travis- July 11; Gary Lewis & the Playboys- Aug.1; and SHeDAISY- Aug. 29. I’m familiar with three of the acts, The Marshall Tucker Band, Randy Travis and Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
As for the other two…never heard of them. What do you think of this line-up? And how much would you be willing to pay for a ticket? While nearly everyone is tightening the financial belt, sometimes a little diversion is money well spent.
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Do you buy or take your lunch?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The other day I was driving along Ga. 85 in Fayetteville and happened to pass by O’Charley’s.
I haven’t been to that restaurant in a long time, but I do remember their food was quite good as far as chain restaurants go. But what caught my eye was a large banner posted outside that said ‘Lunch $7.79 and up’.
I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t exactly sound like a bargain, to me. I’m sure they serve up some good eats and plenty of it for the price. But the dollar amount that might be more enticing to me would be somewhere around $4- $5 range.
I’d be curious to know if that price posted encouraged more customers or turned them off. Typically, when I’ve had an office job, I brought my lunch from home. I’ve always watched my money, but mainly, I just prefer to make it myself.
With that said…there are two things I’d like to hear from you : 1) Do you think $7.79 is a reasonable price for lunch? 2) If not, what is the amount that would be more appetizing to you? Oh, and by the way… do you take your lunch to work or do you purchase on a regular basis?
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More traffic lights may be worth the cost
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We all know that Fayetteville has plenty of traffic lights, buut I think most of us would agree that there are a few locations that are still in need of a signal to help keep traffic flowing.
The first place that comes to my mind is where Beauregard Blvd. and Ga. 85 intersect. If you’ve ever been on Beauregard (it’s called Redwine further down) trying to turn left onto Ga. 85, then you know you’re taking your life in your hands.
Usually, you have to time it so that you wind up in the suicide lane and hope that nobody else needs to use that lane. I know it might be irritating since a signal already exists at Ga. 85 and 54, which is a very short distance from where I’m talking about.
But really, if adding the inconvenience of an extra light to save a life or deter an accident, wouldn’t it be worth it? Where do you think a traffic light should be installed? Or is there an existing light that you think is unnecessary?
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Slow down, this is a neighborhood!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s a subdivision dilemma: What to do about those residents that simply drive too fast in and around the streets and cul-de-sacs in the neighborhood. Well… those of us who live in my subdivision got this e-mail from the homeowner’s association this week. Read on:
Dear Homeowners,
It has been brought to our attention that people are driving too fast and not staying on their side of the road within the community. This poses a threat to other drivers as well as the safety of those walking or young children playing in the subdivision. Please remember to drive cautiously and maintain the speed limit.
Also, if you have teenage drivers, please remind them to drive cautiously as well. Your concern and attention toward this matter is greatly appreciated.
Really, what can you do about people who simply put way too much metal to the pedal? Let’s face it, unless they get caught (not likely within the confines of a subdivision) by a cop, they will continue to speed.
At least that’s my opinion. I don’t really know if you can do anything about people that drive too fast, whether it’s in a subdivision or on the city streets. Maybe speed bumps would help. Then again, they just might make it more fun to fly over them at break neck speed.
Do you have well known speeders in your neighborhood? Has anyone ever stopped them on the street and told them to slow down? What’s a homeowner to do? Any ideas?
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