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Two more seats open on Fayette County arts committee

Fayette County’s Public Arts Committee helps plan public events throughout the year. Courtesy Fayette County
Fayette County’s Public Arts Committee helps plan public events throughout the year. Courtesy Fayette County
By Jill HowardChurch
March 9, 2017

The Fayette County Public Arts Committee has two more openings for volunteer members. The 11-person board meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday and third Monday of each month in Fayetteville to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding community-enhancing projects involving amateur and professional artists.

The open terms are for two years, starting June 1 and ending May 31, 2019. Applicants must be Fayette County residents. Forms, available from Tameca White at 770-305-5103 or www.fayettecountyga.gov, must be submitted by March 31.

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