Peachtree City's City Attorney James Webb advised council members against adopting a stricter highway buffer ordinance two years ago but didn't disclose that some of the land affected was owned by a corporation in which he was chief financial officer, an ethics complaint lodged last week charges.

PTC City Attorneys sue Citizen for libel

The Citizen's publisher and parent company and a Planterra Ridge resident have been targeted in a libel lawsuit filed by the law firm that represents Peachtree City.

Mayor pushes, council votes 4 – 1 to study PTC west side annexation

Annexation of the proposed West Village is not yet a done deal in Peachtree City, but now it can at least be talked about.

Suit against Maj. Jordan thrown out by judge

A federal judge has thrown out a pair of lawsuits filed by the widower of Beverley Watson and the top-ranking investigator in the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

Churches begin Lent with Ash Wednesday rites

Today is Ash Wednesday, and many Christians begin 40 days of contemplation and repentance leading to the celebration of Easter.

Alleged video gambling operation busted

Fayetteville police have arrested three employees of a local establishment for illegal video poker gambling activities.

Facilities Authority getting down to business

Fayette's new Public Facilities Authority will be keeping a wary eye on bond markets in the coming weeks, waiting for the right time to issue up to $60 million in bonds for the county's jail and courthouse construction project.

Planners again to discuss The Village

Fayetteville planners will discuss the future of a crucial piece of downtown property again Tuesday night.

Snowbirds test Fayette waters, find them hospitable

Fayette got a visit from some Snowbirds last week, but not the feathered kind.

Local Republicans get legislation update

Sen. Rick Price, Rep. Lynn Westmoreland and Rep. Kathy Cox gave an overview of current legislature and answered questions posed by members and visitors at the Fayette County Republican Party's First Saturday Breakfast.

Libertarians plan lobbying, education efforts for now

In its first year of existence, the Fayette County Libertarian Party will spend most of its effort spreading the word about Libertarian beliefs and lobbying for more favorable election laws, said William Norris, chairman.

Tower talk to resume next week

Fayette County's Planning Commission will continue its discussion with cell phone companies about the county's rules for construction of communications towers March 16.

Peachtree City chorus to join nationwide concert

About eight million people will have the chance to hear Peachtree City Elementary School's chorus perform tomorrow on PBS television as part of the 16th annual World's Largest Concert, to be broadcast at 1 p.m.

City beautification spreading northward

If you liked the landscaping project on Ga. Highway 54 in Fayetteville last year, you're going to love how the Ga. Highway 85 medians will look this spring, says Sherri Anderson, Main Street director.

Partners in Education want foundation

A fund-raising foundation is needed to make Fayette's Partners in Education program more effective, says Mark Hall of the Chamber of Commerce.

County leader in `60s, Hewlette Harrell dies at 72

A prominent figure in Fayette County history, A. Hewlette Harrell, 72, Fayetteville, died Feb. 29, 2000.

Hollingsworth project nearing completion

City leaders spent Friday morning putting the original stained glass windows back into Fayetteville's historic Hollingsworth House as work to restore the house as a meeting place and community center nears completion.

NAACP to discuss AIDS threat

The risks of unprotected sex will be discussed at the Fayette County NAACP's Saturday, March 11 meeting.

GOP plans conventions

Fayette Republicans will elect delegates and alternates to the local party convention March 18 during precinct mass meetings at Starr's Mill High School.

Donald Apking seeks school board post

Donald J. “Don” Apking announced he would seek election for Post 2 on the Board of Education at the Fayette County Republican Breakfast Saturday.

Solicitor Steve Harris announces reelection bid

Steve Harris, solicitor of Fayette State Court, announced at the Fayette County Republican Breakfast Saturday that he will run for reelection.

A.G. VanLandingham announces bid for County Commission Post 1

A. G. VanLandingham has announced his candidacy for the County Commission Post 1 seat currently held by Glen Gosa.

Reminences Of Franklin Garrett

My hero and mentor died this past Sunday, Franklin Garrett.

Fayette luminaries `arrested' for cause

The Fayette County American Heart Association's Cardiac Arrest drew a number of local citizens, who were “found guilty” of various “offenses” and “fined” as much as $300 each.

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