Yes, there is some good news in the world and especially right here in Fayette and
Peachtree City. That's what we're talking about today, so let's dive in!
Hi, I'm Daphne Bousquet with Fayette and Peachtree City Homes and Lifestyles for
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. On this channel I share all
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Fayette and Peachtree City. New videos come out every Monday, so be sure to
subscribe so that you never miss a video. Today we are sharing some good news from
Fayette and Peachtree City. If you've seen the Some Good News show by John
Krasinski, you know that he shares the good news in the world that we all
need during this pandemic. And although good news in the world is good, good
news from Fayette and Peachtree City is even better! One of the reasons I love
living here is that because the people really care about each other. And when
the pandemic hit, the community really stepped up. Let's start off with our
fabulous hospital, Piedmont Fayette. The first thing our
community did when the pandemic hit was to make sure that doctors nurses and
staff at the hospital knew exactly how much we appreciate them.
Not only did we place a huge sign in the parking lot, but groups came together to
honk and make noise to thank them during shift change.
And to show the big heart of the community our local Falcon RV squadron right here out of Falcon field
in Peachtree City took to disguise to Sky Ride big hearts above the community
and the hospital to really support those fighting the coronavirus. When mask
supplies were low, the community took action. The school system collected 1,600
face masks, 1,600 goggles, 400 gowns, 130 surgical caps and 250 boxes of gloves
from science and health care classrooms and school clinics and delivered those
to the hospital. Special education teacher Sherri Dickerson at Whitewater
Middle School started a group called Fayette County Mask Makers. What started
with 30 teachers has grown into a large group of mask makers that supply masks
to the health industry, first responders nursing facilities and any group that
needs them. For those first responders who need n95 equivalent masks there is
help as well. Dr. Brian Bragassa with Peachtree City Orthodontics is making
n95 equivalent mask for first responders with the aid of the Fayette County
School System. They are 3d printing the parts for the mask and Dr. Bragassa
creates the perfect fit with donated swim goggle straps. Fayette and Peachtree
City are known for the excellent schools and they are continuing to educate our
kids online through the Chromebooks that each of them have.
But it doesn't stop them from stepping up to the community some more. We already
mentioned the masks and the supplies, both donated and created by the school
system and its fabulous staff, but there's more. With many families affected
by the shutdown, Fayette County schools continue to feed all the kids under 18
in at seven different drive-thru locations. Even during spring break. And
when one of the school nutrition staff was diagnosed with COVID-19, and Fayette
County High School had to be closed for two weeks to be completely disinfected
out of abundance of caution, Fyette Factor volunteers stepped up by creating and
distributing lunches. Restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the
shutdown and the community has come together to try to help. Here are some
examples: If you have (or had) kids in the school system you know all about spirit
night you know tonight where everybody goes to a restaurant and they
donate a portion of the proceeds to the school. Now that restaurants are feeling
the crunch, Oak Grove Elementary is returning to favor. In the reverse spirit
night, the school drums up support for the restaurant.
Their most recent reverse spirit night for Mike and C's resulted in the biggest
night for the restaurant since the shutdown and they had to get two extra
staff in to help out. Well done Oak Grove! First responders are getting some love
from Edward Jones's Christopher Allessio. He sponsored 100 meals at the
Curious Pig for first responders. All they had to do was order and show their
ID. This is a beautiful way not only to support our first responders who work
so hard but also to support the restaurants. If you love sweets and baked
goods like I do, the City Cafe and Bakery has been sharing their goodies for
free every Friday. They share their desserts, which are incredible by the way,
while supplies last. Speaking of sweets, how about this
ingenious plan? Heirloom Market and Bake Shop is delivering their delicious
donuts to neighborhoods in Fayette and Coweta counties. They have a COVID-19
rapid-response donut drop vehicle! They are having one person from a
neighborhood gather orders and then they come to the neighborhood and everyone
can pick up their order. in addition, for every dozen donuts ordered they
donate a lunch to the front liners. Lots of lunches have been donated! My
colleagues and I at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia property
Fayetteville office also got in on the action. We supplied 100 meals to the
Fayette Piedmont hospital staff. Not only did the staff get delicious chicken pot
pies from the Broadway Diner, but the order goes a long way in helping a local
restaurant support their staff. Obviously, Fayette County is a community that
really cares and it's a wonderful place to live work and play! If you liked
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