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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Golf carts roll into Fayetteville
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We all know that Peachtree City, the humble little town to the west, has a few golf carts.
OK, make that a few thousand. The golf cart is Peachtree City’s unofficial symbol.
But now Fayetteville has embraced the cart and even passed rules for using golf carts in the city.
For starters, you must have a driver’s license to operate a cart. If you have a learner’s permit, you need an adult by your side, just like in a car. (In Peachtree City, you can drive a cart by yourself if you have a permit.)
Fayetteville residents can only drive carts within subdivisions and three authorized recreational paths, the entire stretch of Helen Sams Parkway, Lester Road from Cleveland Avenue Elementary to the intersection of Lester Road and Old Norton and Redwine Road from Longlake Approach to Lakemont Drive.
Carts may also be driven on Redwine Road from Lakemont Drive to Ramah Road, Towne Center and Summit Points, once construction of the path is complete.
It costs $20 to register your cart with the city.
I think it’s the start of a great idea and I’m trying to talk my husband into buying one. Golf carts will save on gas expenses and help contribute to a cleaner environment. I do have some safety concerns for new golf cart drivers and car drivers alike, but I’m hoping it’s just that — a concern and nothing more.
So, Fayetteville residents, what do you think of this new ordinance? Are we sounding like Peachtree City wannabes? Does Fayetteville need to build a cart path system? Will you buy a golf cart for yourself?
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