City hosts discussion about plaza project

All Jonesboro residents are invited to attend a public meeting to offer their input on the proposed Broad Street Plaza Project which is anticipated to stimulate new activity in the downtown core and serve as a linchpin in the revitalization of the entire block between Broad Street and Riley Way. The vision for this project is to reinforce downtown Jonesboro with the addition of a purposeful outdoor civic space that can serve as a destination, similar to those created in recent years for other revitalized cities in the Atlanta region.

Over the past few months, city officials have worked to attain ownership of all properties just south of the Firehouse Museum on West Mill Street, including the parking lot adjacent to Church Street.

The city will demolish those buildings to provide an area boasting a linear green space. All utilities on Broad Street and the surrounding area will be placed underground to enhance the ambiance of the area.

The Public Meeting will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Jonesboro Firehouse Museum located at 103 West Mill St. a Georgia native, completed the 30-foot-long mural in 12 days. City Council members Kim Learnard, Terry Ernst and Mike King were on hand for the ceremony, as were representatives from other city and Fayette County entities.

Moth said the mural was treated with a special sealant tohelp protect and preserve the artwork.

■ Where’s My Package? 1:302:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. Fayette Senior Services, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. Sonia Holley with the United States Postal Service will discuss tips on safe shipping, including shipping options, the tracking process and who to contact if a package is lost. Register: 770-461-0813 or email register@ fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). Fayss.org.