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SPECIAL ELECTION
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
On Tuesday, March 6, a special election will be held at Statham City Hall. The question on the ballot will be whether or not to allow Sunday package sales of beer and wine in the City of Statham.
You will go to your regular voting site (fire department or school) on the same day, March 6, to vote in the Presidential primary, T-SPLOST vote, and all other items.
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STATHAM VETERANS PARK
The city is planning a dedication of the Veterans Park on July 4. We need your brick orders by March 31 to be included by July 4. We will still take brick orders after March 31 also.
Plans are underway for the construction of the Statham Veterans Memorial Park on Railroad Street near the gazebo. You may memorialize veterans by purchasing bricks with their names on them. 4" x 8" bricks can be purchased for $30 each and 8" x 8" bricks for $100 each. Forms for the bricks can be picked up at Statham City Hall or the American Legion. Drawings of the plans are on display at city hall.
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STATHAM FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Valentine Basket Raffle
The Statham Friends of the Library is sponsoring a raffle for a Valentine Basket full of Valentine Goodies, including candies, movies, soaps, and Gift Certificate for the Olive Garden. The value of the basket is more than $75. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 10 tickets. Tickets are available at the Statham Library and Statham City Hall. The drawing will be held February 13 at 4:00 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds will be used for projects for the Statham Library.
The Statham Friends of the Library will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Election of officers will be held. The meeting is open to all. Membership in Statham Friends of the Library is a one-time $5 fee. Please join this group to support the Statham Library and special projects designated for the Statham Library.
E-BOOKS
Wednesday, February 15, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Statham Community Center
Beth McIntyre, Regional Director of Piedmont Library System, will hold a seminar on obtaining and using e-books from the library.
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