The rezoning notices and hearing dates for the Fayette County Planning Commission meeting on December 7, 2023, and Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 11, 2024, had been posted along Veterans Parkway and Lee’s Mill Road just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Speculation that four parcels of land along these roadways were going to be approved for rezoning into a construction site for the new US Soccer Federation Headquarters and Training Center was in the air. After all, the US Soccer Federation had made it official back in September that they would be moving their headquarters to the Atlanta area. The availability of land in Fayette County for this move looked promising.
Well, on Thursday, December 7, 2023, it became official. Governor Kemp announced that the US Soccer Federation would indeed be moving to Fayette County, creating jobs and financial investment. This was headlined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other media.
While at the Fayette County Planning Commission meeting and hearing, also scheduled on that date, I was able to observe and listen to those in attendance who expressed various opinions regarding this decision.
Those who were enthusiastic about the move expressed how it would be beneficial to the community by strengthening it, since it would be investing in the best and brightest next generation of kids. A representative from Piedmont-Fayette hospital also cited that this would also attract more medical professionals to Fayette County as well as promote health and exercise. And of course, opportunities for more jobs were lauded.
The opinions expressed by those who felt they would be the most negatively impacted were residents living in adjoining neighborhoods, particularly those living along or off Lee’s Mill Road.
They were either totally opposed or had major concerns about the possible construction of 100-120 homes and the soccer center on that property, as…
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