ROAD REPAIRS AND REPAVING: 2026 is the year! The contract has been signed, and we are “penciled” in for repair and repaving to begin on October 12. All Sharp Mountain Parkway and Sharp Mountain Lane will be affected. Weather permitting, the project is to be completed within 4-5 days. Only one lane of traffic will be worked on at a time. Please use caution when traveling SMP and SML during this time. Further information and exact timing will be announced later. There will also be a message board at the East Gate area to announce the exact date. Thanks so much to our Roads Committee for their excellent work during the entire process.
OKTOBERFEST – Wow! What a turnout! 65 folks joined us last Friday for Oktoberfest. So much fun! I think it is safe to say we will be doing it again next year! You have plenty of time to get your steins ready!
HAPPY HOUR: Our next Happy Hour is this Sunday, September 27th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at The Lodge. Nancy Woodard will be your host! Bring your favorite beverage and an appetizer or dessert to share. Fall has arrived, so if you want to incorporate the taste of Fall into your appetizers and dessert, please do! Come spend a relaxing evening catching up with neighbors and enjoying a little Sunday social time.
FALL FEST IS COMING! Saturday, October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Fall is officially calling, and we’re answering! This year’s Fall Fest will feature: Chili Cook-Off — bring your best bowl and let the neighborhood decide! Cornhole Tournament — a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. Apple Dessert Competition — because fall and apples are simply meant to be together. So, dust off your chili recipe, practice your cornhole toss, and start thinking about what apple creation will make its grand debut. Please RSVP by October 1st to Elizabeth Wilke at 678-596-5545. We hope you’ll join us for another fun night at The Preserve!
MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S LUNCH BUNCH – Let’s take a little field trip on October 7! The Mountain Women’s Lunch Bunch is heading to Marietta for a little holiday preview! We’ll visit White Rabbit Cottage and Acorn Home, both hosting holiday open houses, then head to Gianni & Mac’s on Marietta Square for lunch. We’ll leave The Lodge at 9:30 a.m. If you’d like to carpool, meet us at the Lodge, or meet us there! Come join us for a fun little outing, some holiday inspiration, a little shopping, and lunch with friends. You don’t have to be a regular Lunch Bunch attendee to join us — everyone is welcome! It’s a field trip, ladies — no permission slip required! Please RSVP to Elizabeth Wilke by October 5th.
SHOUT OUT TO PICKENS COUNTY SHERIFFS’ DEPARTMENT: On Sunday, September 20, a suspicious vehicle was observed within the community being operated by an individual who looked similar to the young man who was asking for hunting privileges last week on Mystic Trail. A vehicle and operator description as well as license plate were obtained.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) was notified and was able to identify and locate this individual. They relayed the individual, not a community member, was looking to set up a deer stand within the community and was the same person requesting hunting permission on Mystic Trail last week.
The individual had obtained a gate code from having done work at a house within our community. He was warned not to return or face trespassing charges.
Should any resident observe a suspicious vehicle within the neighborhood, try to safely obtain the license plate, description of the vehicle, and description of the occupants and contact the PCSO.
A heartfelt thank-you to all the neighbors who continue to roll up their sleeves and get things done. In our little mountain community, actions tend to speak a whole lot louder than words – and thankfully, we have plenty of folks who know how to put both feet to the ground and get to work.
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