Now that the location of a new jail and courthouse for Fayette County has been decided, county commissioners hope to decide within the next month how to finance the $60 million project.

Jail foes file recall petitions

A meeting at which Fayette County commissioners violated the state open meetings law last March, coupled with the group's refusal to form a citizens' committee to study plans for a new county jail, are cited as grounds for an application filed last week to remove all five commissioners from office.

Are vouchers answer to school woes?

“The institution of public schooling is not the best mechanism for advancing the ideals of public education.”

Second suspect in SUV murder is indicted

The second suspect in last year's drug murder in north Fayette County was indicted last week by the grand jury.

Officials: storm problems were minor

The winter storm that struck Fayette County over the weekend resulted in at least one unusual injury, but it apparently was not a serious one.

Public comment sought, meetings set on Regional Transportation Plan

The Atlanta Regional Commission Board of Directors last week approved the draft 25-year, $36 million Regional Transportation Plan and the official period of public comment has begun.

Commission: Get tough on trees

Fayette's new, tougher tree protection ordinance is now in place.

Council reversing Landrum rezoning

Fayetteville's government has started the process of rezoning a small parcel of land to a residential category, which would reverse an earlier decision to change its zoning to office-institutional.

McCain supporters meet in Fayette

The crowd was small, but Jim Steinbach couldn't help but be encouraged by the 15 or so who braved Friday evening's winter storm warnings to attend a Fayetteville rally for John McCain's presidential campaign

Commission denies zoning for church on Seay Road

Fayette Baptist Church leaders aren't sure what the next step is now that the Fayette County Commission has denied a rezoning request to allow their building project on Seay Road.

MediaOne upgrade about to begin

MediaOne cable television crews are ready to get started on upgrading the company's facilities in Fayette County, said spokesman Reg Griffin this week.

Hollingsworth renovation nearing completion

Renovation of Fayetteville's historic Hollingsworth House is coming along quite well, according to project spokesman Sherri Anderson.

DUI panel is first of its kind

At the Bradford Square office complex, on a chilly recent Monday night, victims of drunk driving shared equally chilling stories with those guilty of the crime of DUI.

County phones may be unreliable this weekend

You may have trouble getting through to Fayette County government extensions this weekend.

Power outage leads to sewage spill

Fayette County's recent severe winter weather is apparently the main cause of a small sewage spill into Lake Peachtree Sunday.

Planners eye environmental land use chapter

Fayette County's natural resources should be protected from the effects of rapid population growth as much as possible, says planning director Chris Venice.

Auditor: County finances in tip top shape

Fayette County's finances are in great shape, auditor Dan Post told county commissioners.

Two new members on Fayette County assesors' board

J. Sam Burch will serve a five-year term and Therese A. Ocheltree a four-year term on Fayette's Board of Tax Assessors.

Tate Godfrey takes chamber helm, calls for communty involement

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce should provide better leadership in the community, said incoming Chairman Tate Godfrey Saturday.

Outgoing chairman reviews year' s highlights

Outgoing chairman of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Michael Whiteside, reviewed the past year at the chamber's 33rd Annual Banquet.

Libertarian Party forming local branch

A Fayette/Spalding chapter of the Libertarian Party is forming.

GOP to get jail info

Members of the Fayette County Commission will discuss plans for a new jail and courthouse complex Saturday during the Fayette Republican Party's monthly breakfast.

Your old wedding gown can help fight cancer

A Fayetteville company is helping some cancer patients fulfill their last wish.

School officials recognize cream of the teaching crop

Three Fayette County teachers have been honored as finalists in the School System's Teacher of the Year program.

Firefighters thank legislators for help getting equipment

Fayette County firefighters this week thanked members of the local legislative delegation for their help in securing funding for new equipment.

Snowbirds to highlight 2000 Wings Over Dixie

Coming on the heels of a wildly successful September 1999 air show, Wings Over Dixie 2000 is being scheduled for the weekend of May 13-14, and will feature the Snowbirds, Canada's premier military nine-jet aerobatic team.

CCSU hosting Governor's Honor selection process

Clayton State Hosts Final Selection for Governor's Honors Program

Essay, speaking contests set

Speaking and essay contests will be sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor in February as part of its eighth annual celebration of Black History Month.

Wildflower tag now available

Georgia Transportation Commissioner Wayne Shackelford has announced that wildflower tags are now available statewide at all county tag offices.

AFCG attacks traffic problems

The Association of Fayette County Governments has appointed a subcommittee to study transportation problems in the county with an eye toward pushing for faster funding for some future traffic improvement projects.

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