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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.
