The Fayette YMCA Could Expand if SPLOST Renewed

I recently received an email asking concerned citizens of Fayette County to write to the Fayette County Board of Commissioners urging them to include a community center/YMCA (including an aquatic venue, gym, wellness, teen, arts center, etc.) in the SPLOST renewal ballot next November.

After reading the email and doing a bit more research about the SPLOST, I do intend to write a letter to the commissioners asking for a community center in the SPLOST renewal ballot. Developing and maintaining the http://www.localkidfun.com website for the last year has biased me towards support of enhancing the community opportunities for children and families. Although Fayette County already has a lot to offer, a YMCA with indoor facilities could increase the recreational opportunities in Fayette County providing even more options. I am not stating here whether I will vote for or against the SPLOST renewal in November 2009. My vote will depend on what projects the SPLOST actually will include. The Fayette County Commissioners are currently planning the projects which they intend to include in the SPLOST renewal ballot next November. A letter from many of their constituents will help guide their planning.

If you would like to learn more about the current SPLOST and its projects. Click on the following link http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/finance/SPLOST_Information.htm

Here's a link to the Fayette Family YMCA: http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/Branches/FFY-Fayette_YMCA/default.asp

According to Pam Young, Regional Development Director Fayette/Summit Family YMCA's letters can be sent to Jack Smith, Jack Krakeel, Anita Goodbee, the Board of Commissioners and Recreation Commissioners. I think you write the letter to the following address with each Commissioner's name. County Commission, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 100, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

You can also go to the Fayette County Directory to get individual addresses and information: http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/information/address_directory.htm