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Wednesday, June 28,2023
Fayette County News A3
Fayetteville Funeral Home Partners
with 'Shark Tank'-featured Company
Mowell Funeral Home and Cremation Service helps
Parting Stone Pioneer New Form of Human Remains
Mowell Funeral Home
and Cremation Service of
Fayetteville has partnered
with Parting Stone, a
Santa Fe, New Mexico-
based start-up that was
featured on the ABC show
“Shark Tank” on April 7.
Parting Stone invented
a comfortable alternative
to cremated remains for
families choosing crema
tion. Instead of receiving
ashes following crema
tion, local families have
the option of
receiving too percent of
the remains in a form that
resembles a collection of
60-80 stones that can be
touched, held, and shared.
The appearance of
each person’s solidified re
mains varies naturally
from person to person
with the process often re
sulting in unique textures
or colors like blue, green,
or even speckles.
“Mowell Funeral
Home and Cremation
Service partnered with us
early-on because they rec
ognized the value this
would bring to grieving
families in the community
- they helped us prove that
people wanted an alter
native to ash,” says Part
ing Stone founder Justin
Crowe.
“It’s a profound heal
ing opportunity for every
one in the family to hold
their loved one again, but
the look and feel of cre
mated remains makes that
experience deeply uncom
fortable,” he continued.
“We developed a new form
of solidified remains that
resemble stones to help
families feel a connection
with their departed loved
ones.”
Following the death of
his grandfather, Crowe re
alized that living with con
ventional cremated re
mains can feel uncomfort
able, so in many
households, they often
end up hidden in a closet
for decades. Parting Stone
worked with material
scientists at Los Alamos
National Laboratory to de
velop solidified remains to
help create a more posi
tive experience for griev
ing families with a form of
remains that can be
touched and held.
Parting Stone was able
to successfully secure a
deal with Lori Greiner and
Kevin O’Leary, who
agreed to invest $400,000
cash for 10 percent equity,
a $20 consumer royalty,
and a $12.50 business-to-
business royalty.
Watch the episode on
ABC.com, Hulu, or You
Tube TV.
Learn more at
www.partingstone.com.
PTC Mayor Anticipates
Riley Track Completion
Leah Banks
Investigative Reporter
leah@fayette-news.net
After months of resur
facing efforts, the track at
Riley Field is “almost com
pletely” finished, accord
ing to Peachtree City
Mayor Kim Learnard.
“We have completely
put in new asphalt, two
layers of a rubberized sur
face on top of that, and
now the striping,” Lear
nard explained.
While the track is not
yet open to the public,
Learnard said that she, the
council, and staff will in
form everyone about the
opening of the track be
cause they are “all ex
cited.”
“The Peachtree City
Running Club is excited,
the PTC Flash, and a lot of
other running groups are
ready to go and use the
new track,” Learnard said.
Brigitte Greer/Fayette News
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates
Upscale Experience Venue
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Upscale Experience
Venue with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 24, which also in
cluded food, games, and local vendors as attendees browsed the rentable
party space.
Co-oiuners Makayla and Mariah Broivn opened the business in December
2022, which is located at 2100 Highivay 54, Suite 100, in Peachtree City.
CITY OF PEACHTREE CITY
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
The Mayor and City Council of Peachtree City will hold
a public hearing on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at
6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at
151 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, Georgia.
The purpose of the hearing is to allow for public
discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
The fiscal year begins October 1,2023 and ends
September 30, 2024.
A detailed copy of the proposed budget is available for
review prior to the hearing at City Hall during the
hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday, in
the City Hall lobby. It is also available on the
city’s web site: www.peachtree-city.org
Meetings & Events
Email your Meetings and Events to support@fayette-news.net
or submit online at www.fayette-news.net. Charges may apply.
PTC to Host ‘Sunset
Sounds’ Concert Series:
Between summer festivities
like First Fridays in Tyrone
and events held in downtown
Fayetteville, Peachtree City
has added its own concert
series: Sunset Sounds, with
monthly concerts through
August.
The free summer concert
series returns in 2023 to
Drake Field with live music,
food, and fun for residents
and visitors to enjoy.
On the evenings of July
14 and Aug. 11, music begins
at 7 p.m. with different live
music groups and artists to
bring the park to life.
On June 16, R&B Inc. will
perform, and on July 14, the
“Rock the 90s” theme will
roll through Drake Field. Fi
nally, on Aug. 11, Matt Pudas
will round out the summer
concert series.
Brooks Farmers Mar
ket: Located at 963 Highway
85 Connector in Brooks, the
farmers market will be open
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June
24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept.
23, and Nov. 18; 4-8 p.m. on
Oct. 28 and Dec. 3.
Peachtree City Li
brary: Located at 201 Wil
lowbend Road in Peachtree
City, the library holds regular
events for all ages. Visit
peachtree-city.org/125/Li-
brary to view a calendar of
upcoming events.
PTC July 4 Parade:
July 4, starting at the inter
section of Pinehurst Drive
and Peachtree Parkway at 9
a.m. The parade ends at
McIntosh Trail Recreation
Complex. Registration for
parade entries closes June
20.
AJGA Atlanta Classic
Golf Tournament: The
American Junior Golf Asso
ciation will host its annual
Atlanta Classic Golf Tourna
ment Aug. 18-21 at Planterra
Club in Peachtree City. After
three successful years at
Whitewater Creek Country
Club, 2023 marks the first
year that the tournament will
be held in PTC. The event is
noted as one of the top open
events on the American Jun
ior Golf Association’s tourna
ment schedule. The 54-hole
tournament is preceded by
the Chick-fil-A Junior-Am
Fundraising Tournament on
Thursday, Aug. 17.
Abbey Hospice Seek
ing Patient Volunteers:
Abbey Hospice is seeking pa
tient volunteers to dedicate a
“small amount of time” to
make a positive impact in the
lives of patients and families.
Patients enjoy conver
sation, having a book read, or
simply having a listening ear
and comforting presence, ac
cording to Abbey Hospice of
ficials, who say, “Any amount
of time you’re able to give is
appreciated.”
For more information,
contact volunteer coordi
nator Bethany Wark at 770-
464-5858 or email
Bethany. wark@abbeyhos-
pice.com.
Abbey Hospice is located
at 215 Azalea Court in Social
Circle.
Fayette County Library
Upcoming Events:
“It’s Lit” Book Club
for Teens at Library: Join
the first-ever book club in the
county for teens on June 27
at 3 p.m. to discuss a great
book and eat pizza afterward.
Ages 14-18 only. Registra
tion: aspasser@fay-
ettecountyga.gov or call
770-461-8841.
Crochet Crafternoon
for Kids and Teens at the
Library: Children and teens
will learn to make their very
own crocheted friend in this
afternoon craft workshop on
June 29 at 2 p.m. Crochet
hooks and yarn are provided,
but participants are welcome
to bring their own supplies if
desired. Ages 7-18. Registra
tion required: email as-
passer@fayettecountyga.gov
or call 770-461-8841.
Monday Movies at the
Library: Mondays are
movie days at the library!
Join participants in the chil
dren's department every
Monday morning in June
and July at 10 a.m. or in the
large room at 3 p.m. for chil-
dren-friendly screenings of
some favorite recent releases
and one old-school favorite.
On July 3, Homeward Bound
(G) will play at 10 a.m. and
Back to the Future (PG) will
begin at 3 p.m.
CAREing PAWS with
Luna: This program is part
of the R.E.A.D. (Reading
Education Assistance Dogs)
program which aims to im
prove a child's reading and
communication skills. Reg
ister at library@fay-
ettecountyga.gov or call
770-461-8841 for the July 5
event, scheduled for 4:30
p.m.
Friendship Field Day
at Public Library for
Teens and Children: This
is a great opportunity for
children and teens to partici
pate in friendly competition!
Scheduled July 6 at 3:30
p.m., teens will captain a
group of children as they
tackle various physical chal
lenges, field-day style. Reg
istration required. Ages 6-18.
Registration: library@fay-
ettecountyga.gov or call 770-
461-8841.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FY 2024 BUDGET
The Mayor and Council of the City of Fayetteville
will hold a public hearing for the upcoming 2024
Fiscal Year Proposed Budget, which begins Au
gust 1,2023 and ends July 31,2024. Public hear
ings will be held on July 6, 2023 and July 20, 2023
at 6:00 p.m. The first reading of the ordinance will
be held on Junly 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. with adop
tion of the budget ordinance on July 20, 2023 at
6:00 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Council
Chambers located at 210 Stonewall Avenue W. in
Fayetteville. A summary of proposed appropria
tions for the City’s various funds is as follows:
FUND
GENERAL FUND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
4,160,924.00
JUDICIAL
808,553.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
14,087,539.00
PUBLIC WORKS
2,114,093.00
RECREATION
186,370.00
HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
1,595,281.00
OHER USES
2,080,757.00
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
25,033,517.00
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
11,098,873.00
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND?
878,725.00
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
3,074,749.00
TOTAL COMPONENT UNIT FUNC
1,563,384.00
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
41,649,248.00
A copy of the proposed FY 2024 City of Fay
etteville Budget is available for public review in
City Hall located at 210 Stonewall Ave W., Fay
etteville, Georgia. The public is encouraged to at
tend the public hearings, and/or to submit written
or oral comments or questions concerning the
proposed budgets. Information may be obtained
by telephone at 770-461-6029, extension 4169,
during normal business hours.