Look at the possible future

increases in:

Crime At the Pavilion, big

increases include car theft, a kidnapping, assault, and drug charges.

Traffic Big increases from

other counties because of our low 5 percent sales tax. Don't forget all

the supply trucks will be choking our two-lane highways. Incidentally,

the city has "no idea how much increase to expect," but is only

"concerned." Furthermore, the state DOT has no plans to widen

Ga. highway 85 or 92 even by 2020.

Water The city already buys

water because of shortfalls. Perry Creek runs through the property and

one landowner already claims, "It is a loss due to pollution."

Perry Creek is part of the drinking water watershed identified by the

Atlanta Regional Commission.

Air Additionally, the American

Lung Association rated Fayette County in "the 25 worst counties in

the nation for air pollution" already (AJC, May 2002).

Despite two consulting companies

hired by the city reporting we already have too much retail space, our

mayor and the developers publicly say that maximum monetary value from

this property must be achieved. There has not been a word about the resulting

loss in surrounding homeowner values.

We all paid for quality of

life and the credibility of maintaining lifestyles. Our purchases have

made the remaining property more valuable, so it is immoral to damage

our home values with the proposed plan.

We have much more detailed

information, but for brevity, I will close with the reminder that everyone

should take time to ensure that each city councilman knows how you feel

about this plan and the future for keeping Fayetteville and Fayette County

the most desirable place to live. Next, we all need to attend the Dec.

5 meeting at City Hall at 7:30.

Jerry Shockey

Fayette County