Fairburn City News

Fairburn City Council meets at City Hall the second & fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 P M Planning & Zoning Commission meets at City Hall the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM

August 2012

HomeSafe Georgia
If you are have difficulty meeting your mortgage payment obligation HomeSafe Georgia provides up to 18 months of mortgage payment help for those who qualify. You may be eligible if have suffered a hardship due to unemployment or underemployment through no fault of your own. Other hardships, while unfortunate, do not qualify under this program. You must be able and willing to work and be seeking new or better employment. You must have been current on your mortgage before the event of the unemployment or underemployment and cannot be more than six months behind on the mortgage at the time of application. Visit www.HomeSafeGeorgia.com to learn more about: How to apply for HomeSafe Georgia mortgage assistance Details of the program Eligibility requirements and applicant checklist
Mayor: Mario Avery City Council: Ron Alderman Alex Heath Elizabeth Hurst Marian Johnson Jean Barkley Russell Scott Vaughan City Administrator: Tom Barber

Additional information will be available at the Fairburn Youth Center, 149 W. Broad Street on August 21, from 1:00 pm 7:00 pm. Plan to attend to learn if this program can help you keep your home.

Gazebo Concert Series Continues at Freight Depot

August 11, One Band Concert begins at 7:00 pm Bring a blanket, a table and chairs, something to eat and drink and bring your friends. The Gazebo Concert Series is a great way to enjoy a summer evening in our downtown

Movie Night for Children

Ages 4 -12, at the Youth Center, 149 W. Broad Street. August 3, Happy Feet 2 Movies start at 7:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by and adult or guardian. For additional details contact Melody Barnes at 770-964-2244 ext.115

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Participate in City Government by Attending Council Meetings
The City Council offers the public an opportunity to bring topics and issues to Councils attention during the Public Comment section at the start of regular Council meetings. Those wishing to be heard should submit their request immediately prior to the meeting by filling out a speakers card with contact information and topic to be discussed. The card will be submitted to a representative of the Office of City Clerk. Groups and organizations are asked to designate one spokesperson whenever possible. When addressing Council citizens should speak directly to members of City Council and state their name and address for the record. Repetition of ideas expressed by other speakers should be avoided. Presentations are limited to three (3) minutes. Every effort will be made to ensure that citizens have ample opportunity to address the City Council.

August 2012

Fairburn Utilities is alerting customers to a scam, which promises to pay utility bills in exchange for personal information, including social security numbers. The scam, which has been reported across the country, claims that the Obama Administration is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills. How the Scam Works: Identity thieves persuade victims that a special federal government assistance is available to pay their utility bills. Victims are given bank account and routing numbers to use when paying their bills online, but only after they "register" by surrendering their Social Security numbers and other personal information. Tips to Avoid Falling for this Scam:

Police Department House Watch

Going out of town? Did you know that the police department offers a house watch service? A minimum of one officer from each shift will physically check the perimeter of your residence during your absence and contact you or your designee if there are any problems. You can request House Watch service by accessing the Police Department page on the city website at www.fairburn.com.

Never provide your social security number, credit card number or banking information to anyone requesting it over the phone or at your home unless you initiated the contact and feel confident with whom you are speaking. Customers who have doubts about the legitimacy of any call or visit from anyone promising utility assistance or service, especially one in which payment or personal information is requested, should contact Fairburn Utilities at 770969-3481. If you believe you have been a victim of this scam or suspect your identity has been stolen, please contact the Fairburn Police Department at 770-964-1441.

Fire Department Receives Donation Woodhaven Furniture, a manufacturing division of Aaron Rents, recently contacted Fairburns Fire Department through their community outreach program. Arrangements were made to provide the Fire Department with fourteen new mattresses for our fire stations. Fire Chief Jody Weller indicated this generous donation by Woodhaven Furniture enabled the city to realize a savings of over $4,000. Thank you Woodhaven Furniture.

Pay Your Utility Bills Online

at www.fairburn.com
Youll find the Fairburn Utilities Online Bill Pay option on the dropdown menu located on the left hand side of the homepage. Enter you account number, create a password and youll be up and running.

For the latest news and events visit us on the web at www.fairburn.com. In an Emergency Dial 911