Fayette Community Hospital will host the American Heart Association's Cardiac Arrest fund-raiser tomorrow, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fayette Community Hospital

“Judge” Greg Dunn (county commissioner and AHA board member) will preside over the annual event.

Letters summoning Fayette countians to the event were recently mailed. Those receiving the summons were invited to be “arrested” and were assessed a “fine.”

“While we mailed many letters, we realize we probably did not send to everyone who might wish to donate to the American Heart Association,” said Janet McGregor, president of the Fayette County AHA.

“We would like to invite anyone who would like to make a donation to stop by to enjoy a light lunch and the fun events we have planned.”

Those stopping by during the lunch-hour fund-raiser to make a donation will receive a t-shirt, have their picture taken “behind bars, in jail,” and will be sentenced by “Judge” Dunn to perform a humorous task.

A complimentary light lunch will be served to arrestees. Well-known quartet The Covenant Four will serenade volunteers and arrestees during the arrest.

As another component of the Cardiac Arrest, County Commission Chairman Harold Bost, Fayetteville Mayor Kenneth Steele or Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox will be “arrested” by local law enforcement personnel at an upcoming public meeting. Those making a donation to the American Heart Association will be able to credit their donation to arrest one of the officials.

The official whose name draws the highest dollar amount will become Fayette County's “Most Wanted” and will be tracked down and publically arrested.

Locations including Braelinn Kroger, GTO's Fabulous Fifties Drive-In, China Cafe and others throughout the county will have posters and containers for contributions to have Bost, Steele or Lenox arrested. The “Most Wanted” Arrest will occur sometime after the initial Cardiac Arrest kickoff Feb. 24.

Fro information phone Janet McGregor, 770-631-9503.

Committee members organizing the event are Shirley Frady, Paul Oddo, Ryan Duffey, Marie Schlosser, Eve Gray, Deborah Bonner and Janet McGregor.