Friday, May 7, 2004

Volunteers get work done on Community Action Day By J. FRANK LYNCH jflynch@theCitizenNews.com Despite on-and-off rain showers throughout much of the day, Peachtree City’s first Community Action Day was deemed a success by Mayor Steve Brown. Hundreds of local residents reported to various work projects across Peachtree City last Saturday, the mayor reported, and most of the projects on a “needs list” were completed. Some of the more extensive assignments will require some additional time from volunteers, Brown said. Approximately 60 volunteers showed up for the wake-up breakfast at McIntosh High School hosted by Brown, Councilman Murray Weed, Boy Scout Troop 172, Wal Mart and Publix Super Markets. McIntosh High School donated the use of their cafeteria for the function. Volunteers from Square Foot Ministries, Braelinn Community Services, the Fayette Branch of the NAACP, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Javier’s Tree Service, Eager Beaver Tree Service, Wal Mart, In The Gutter Custom Seamless Gutters, Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Group VI Corporation, Active Pest Control, Wallace Electric, Fitzgerald Plumbing, Boy Scout Troop 175, People To People, McIntosh High School, Southern Conservation Trust, YMCA Youth Group, Peachtree City Youth Council and numerous private citizens, worked diligently throughout the day. Projects included repairs to various homes, historic cemetery restorations and park restorations. Thousands of dollars of materials were donated by Home Depot, Wal Mart, Huddleston Thompson Builders, John Wieland Homes, Southeastern Wholesale Nursery, Publix, Atlanta Bread Company, Chief’s Tree Service, The Bradshaw Group, Southern Comfort Classical Homes, Southern Landscapes, Etc, and The Smokerise Team. Brown said the idea of developing a Community Action Day was a collaborative effort between his office and the city’s code enforcement division. “It became apparent that the city had a number of older residents that were having difficulty maintaining their homes,” said Brown. It was only logical that the city extend the public service outreach by connecting churches, civic groups and private businesses with residents in need. “I am so glad that our local government was able to harness the power of our benevolent citizenry and make significant steps toward creating a process that recognizes those that need a helping hand, seeks material donations and assembles the volunteer labor,” Brown said. Code Enforcement Supervisor Tami Babb and City Manager Bernie McMullen were instrumental in supplying the logistical support needed to facilitate the delivery of materials to the job sites and coordinating the volunteers, said Brown. The volunteers and donors of supplies are scheduled for recognition at the May 20 City Council meeting.

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