The 2008 Enjoy the City coupon books benefiting the Fayette County Education Foundation are now on sale at the Fayette County Board of Education.

The new book features a multitude of buy one, get one free offers from fast food chains and local eateries like La Hacienda, Johnny’s Pizza, The Original Pancake House and The Dinner A’fare.

Pages of discounts and offers from local retail stores, service centers and entertainment venues are included along with an offer from the Atlanta Braves for buy one, get one free game tickets and Turner Field tours. 

The Enjoy the City books can be purchased for $20 at the Fayette County Board of Education (210 Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville) Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For every book sold, $10 will go directly to the education foundation.

“These books are hot sellers every year. People love the idea of saving money at their favorite restaurants and supporting their local schools at the same time. In just one or two dining visits, the book pays for itself,” says Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, foundation board member and public information specialist for Fayette County Schools.

The foundation has been selling the coupon books for four years and each time has raised enough money to fund approximately 20 minigrants.

“These are 20 additional grants that we otherwise would not have been able to fund since competition for the grant money always outweighs the amount we have to award,” adds Berry-Dreisbach.

For a limited time, anyone purchasing a 2008 book can get a 2007 book for just $1. Copies of the 2007 coupon book are limited and coupons are good through December 31, 2007. The books will be sold at the board of education office as long as quantities last. For more information about the Enjoy the City coupon books or the Fayette County Education Foundation, contact Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, 770-460-3535.

Since Spring 2002, the foundation has funded nearly $130,000 in teacher minigrants. These minigrants have helped creative educators implement innovative classroom projects and programs that otherwise would not have received funding due to budget constraints. Minigrants totaling a maximum of $500 per application are awarded to winning teachers each spring. The foundation relies on donations from businesses, individuals, Fayette County school employees and annual fundraisers to generate enough funds to cover grant awards.

The foundation is a cooperative effort of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Fayette County School System.

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