The FactsPopulation: 96,611 Property tax per $1000: $32.21 unincorporated $32.80 in Fayetteville $35.05 in Peachtree City Average cost of all homes: $183,400 Tax Commissioner: 770.461.3611 www.admin.co.fayette.ga.us With one of the highest-rated school systems in Georgia and the lowest crime rate in metro Atlanta, this family-oriented community is only 25 miles from Atlanta and 15 miles from Hartsfield International Airport, and is bounded by interstates. An exciting, thriving business climate has led national and multinational corporations to establish administrative, distribution and manufacturing facilities in Fayette; commercial and industrial tracts are strategically zoned, available and reasonably priced. The climate is also ideal for young companies and entrepreneurs, and businesses with local origins are among the county’s biggest employers. Peachtree City dominates the residential market by its sheer size and reputation. Established more than 30 years ago, the 15,000-acre master-planned community is one of the most successful such developments in the country, with its homes and condominiums ranging from the $80s to near $1 million.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS www.fcboe.org Board of Education decotis.john@fcboe.org 770-460-3535
By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032.
The HOPE Scholarship Program The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at: Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place Tucker, GA 30084 770-724-9000
| Elementary schools | 17 | | Middle schools | 5 | | High schools | 5 | | Alternative | 1 | | | | Pupil/Teacher ratio avg. | 14:1 | | Per-pupil expenditures. | $6,687 |
School and bus assignment information: 770-460-3535
2001 Georgia School of Excellence McIntosh High School
Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.) | | Verbal | Math | | Fayette Co. | 516 | 532 | | Georgia | 486 | 489 | | National | 500 | 512 |
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores | 3rd Grade | Fayette | Georgia | | Reading | 68% | 45% | | Math | 64% | 42% | | 8th Grade | | | | Reading | 68% | 48% | | Math | 70% | 42% | | Language | 72% | 53% | | Soc. Studies | 68% | 47% | | Science | 70% | 46% |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.
Counterpane School (Montessori) 839 Highway 314, P.O. Box 898 Fayetteville, GA 30214-0898 connect@counterpane.org www.counterpane.org 770-461-2304 Enrollment: 150 Grades: PreK–12th
Fayette Christian School 152 Longview Road Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-3538 Enrollment: 230 Grades: K3–12th
The Heritage School 2093 Hwy. 29 North Newnan, GA 30263 770-253-9898 Enrollment: 350 Grades: PreK–12th
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 211 Kirkley Road Tyrone, GA 30290 770-306-9026 Enrollment: 320 Grades: PreK-8th
St. Paul Lutheran School 700 Ardenlee Parkway Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-486-3545 Enrollment: 240 Grades: PreK - 8th
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Griffin Technical College 501 Varsity Road Griffin, GA 30223 Admissions: 770-228-7348 Enrollment: 4,372 Degrees: diploma programs
Fayette Community Hospital* 1255 Hwy 54 West Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-719-7000 Physician referral service: 770-541-1111
Fayette Medical Clinic* 101 Yorktown Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-460-3000
Piedmont Physicians at Fayette 1265 Hwy 54 West, Ste 500 Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-719-5601
Piedmont Physicians at Peachtree City 1000 Commerce Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-486-5000
*denotes emergency services
ELECTRICITY Coweta-Fayette EMC 770-502-0226
Georgia Power Company P.O. Box 793 Douglasville, GA 30133 888-660-5890 Deposit: based on credit. Establishment fee: $22 www.georgiapower.com
GAS For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see the opening of these county listings.
TELEPHONE BellSouth 770-780-2355 (Outside Georgia) 800-356-3094
WATER Fayette County Water 770-461-1146 Service Fee: $25
GARBAGE Pickup contracted out to private agencies; check Yellow Pages for listings.
CABLE Comcast 678-545-2289
Parks & Recreation Department Fayetteville 770-461-9714 Peachtree City 770-631-2542
The Gathering Place Senior Citizen Recreation Center 203 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-2553
Kedron Field House & Aquatics Center 202 Kedron Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-2825
Glenloch Recreation Complex Stevens Entry Peachtree City, GA 30269
Peachtree City Baseball/Soccer Complex Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269
Meade Recreation Complex Rockaway Road Peachtree City, GA 30269
GOLF Braelinn Golf Club 500 Club View Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-3100
Flat Creek Club Flat Creek Road Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-487-8140
The Links Golf Club 340 Hewell Road Jonesboro, GA 30238 770-461-5100
Peachtree City Tennis Center 10 Planterra Way Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-486-9474
Planterra Ridge Golf Club 500 Clubhouse Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-487-8141
Palmer Courses at Starr’s Mill 175 Birkdale Drive Fayetteville, GA 30215 770-460-0877
Fayette County Library 1821 Heritage Parkway Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-8841
Peachtree City Library 201 Willowbend Road Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-2520
Tyrone Library 881 Senoia Road Tyrone, GA 30290 770-487-1565
www.usps.gov
Brooks 30205 104 W. Macintosh Road 770-719-8122
Fayetteville 30214, 30215 250 E. Georgia Avenue 770-719-3115
Peachtree City 30269 151 Highway 74 South 770-486-6802
Tyrone 30290 100 Commerce Drive 770-486-6681
License Tag Location & Driver’s License Location 140 W. Stonewall Ave. Fayetteville, GA 30214 Thurs., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tax Commissioner: 770-461-3611
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Daily 404-522-4141
Fayette Neighbor Daily 770-461-1136
Fayette Citizen Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 770-719-1880
Fayette County News Weekly 770-461-6317
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