Monday, January 23, 2012

Rezoning Request Near LaFayette Ridge Stirs Controversy

A rezoning request for land at the corner of GA Highway 20 and McCullers Road has caused controversy with West Walton advocates, namely Herman McCart. McCart sent an email and petition to several LaFayette Ridge neighbors recently asking for help and support to rally against a proposed rezoning request for a Southern Sanitation trash company to utilize the property just across from the Country Store (EXXON gas station at the intersection).

The issue goes before the Planning Commission on February 2 and the Board of Commissioners on March 6.

More information on this story is located here.

UPDATE: Latest info on this drama is located here.

Another LaFayette Ridge Home Sells

LaFayette Ridge will welcome new neighbors soon as they have purchased the Bruner's home. The home was a short sale and sold on Dec. 29th for $194,400. It sits on nearly 8 acres. More information is available here.

The new neighbors - Schwin and Melissa - have a 12-year-old son and a 2-year-old son.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Special Election Set for Feb. 7

A special election to fill the seat vacated by state Rep. Len Walker (House District 107 which covers the LaFayette Ridge subdivision) has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 7th. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The run-off election, if needed, will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Voters can request an absentee ballot through the close of business on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Absentee ballots must be returned to the county registrar’s office by the close of polls on Election Day. To download an absentee ballot request form, go here.

The following candidates are vying for this position:
Loganville businessman Tom Kirby, Paul Smith, a pastor from Loganville, and District 3 Walton County Board of Education member Mark Banks.

For our new neighbors, LaFayette Ridge's precinct is located at Centerhill Baptist Church at the corner of Centerhill Church Road and GA Hwy 20. Citizens must be registered to vote by Jan. 9 to participate in the special election.

Neighborhood Dinner - Jan. 11

Save the Date - January 11, 2018  Neighborhood After-the-Holidays Dinner  Foggy Bottom BBQ Full details to come