We have requested many times

that The Citizen would do a feature story on Wynnmeade in order to help

us in changing what has always been a "negative" image. We want

it recognized that our goals to revive a quality standard of life to the

oldest subdivision in Peachtree City are within our reach. Here are some

of our accomplishments to date that The Citizen hasn't written about for

those of you that are interested.

In June of this year we will

celebrate two years in the restructure of our homeowners association.

We became incorporated with the state of Georgia in December of 2001.

We have worked and communicated diligently with all departments of the

city in the rehabilitation, renovation and restoration of our community.

We have organized a monthly cleanup for the entire community from top

to bottom and we have encouraged and enforced the abiding of city ordinances

and our subdivision bylaws and protective covenants.

Our community park (Beaver

Dam Park) is being renovated and we have had very much input into the

process. A few of our residents have adopted a mile, and that mile is

the golf cart path at MacDuff.

In the past we have been considered

a transient community. Because of this we have had to inform those that

own rental properties in Wynnmeade that they will be responsible for the

maintenance of their properties and the screening of their present and

future tenants. This will assure and assist in the safety and well-being

of all our residents.

These are just a few of the

many long-term goals for Wynnmeade and it proves that we have a story,

a good and positive story to tell. We have and will continue to strive

for what is in the best interest of Wynnmeade and our neighbors in the

other developments in this area of Peachtree City. The fruits of our labor

are obvious.

We were once a complacent community,

but now we are low tolerant and we will continue to be when it comes to

those that want to forever stigmatize us. We have grown from the "stepchild"

into the "comeback kids" and we are ready to fly our own flag

of progress if that is what it takes.

What's right and good will

remain a part of Wynnmeade. Everything else in time will slowly fade away.

Hopefully, during summer vacation, parents will know where their young

people are and what they are doing and hopefully it won't involve going

into any neighborhoods, carrying weapons and endangering innocent people

just to show how tough they are. Remember, I said hopefully.

Merrilyn Arnold

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