Happy New Year to all of our Fountain Inn friends,

OK, so it's not like getting a brand new house or car every year, but I think getting to start over with a clean slate is a pretty cool option every 365 days.  Holidays out of the way, family and friends get out of your house, and a fresh start this week.

I can tell you that FI is excited about 2017 for a lot of reasons, and we will do our best to keep everyone informed about the happenings affecting our residents and businesses. 

Check out the new-look website and a new-look Twitter.  Please make us your friend or follow our Tweets.  You will be able to keep up with everyday happenings through our City Events Calendar on the web - please make plans to attend a public meeting with our City Council along the way - get involved and be informed.  Our entire city staff is here to help with answers and solutions for our residents.

You have to make some plans to see a show at Younts Center for Performing Arts, eat a meal at one of great restaurants or shop at one of our friendly retail locations on Main Street.  Heck, as the temperature rises, you can come see some fantastic outside entertainment downtown, and in Commerce Park!

Get a good nights sleep and hit the ground running!  2017 is going to be magical!