The Fayette Citizen-News Page
Wednesday, March 15, 2000
F'ville workers tell differing stories about city manager

Some of the 17 Fayetteville City Hall workers interviewed in an investigation of former city manager Mike Bryant accused him of sexual harassment and failure to follow city policy in dealing with discipline problems.

Main Street director asks $125K for 'harassment'

Main Street director Sherri Anderson has offered to forego litigation against the city of Fayetteville for a $125,000 out of court settlement.

PTC ponders ethics case against its attorney

The City Council of Peachtree City is to decide tomorrow night how to handle a recent ethics complaint filed against city attorney Jim Webb.

PTC Council to consider right-to-reply ordinance

On the heels of what he considered unfair treatment of a citizen at the last City Council meeting, Councilman Dan Tennant is introducing a measure this week that he hopes will prevent it from happening again.

Fayette growth at 48% for decade, tops 92,000

Another year, another 3,645 people.

Holyfields reach divorce settlement, Dollar off hook

A settlement has been reached in the divorce trial of former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield and his wife, Janice.

Fayette students to honor county's namesake LaFayette with historic Versailles tree planting

Four Fayette Middle School students and their teacher will make history March 20 when they ceremonially plant several trees native to Georgia at the Chateau de Versailles in France.

Friendship blossoms between Fayette and Paris

The seeds of friendship planted two months ago by students at Fayette County Middle School took root and flowered Monday when a French delegation arrived at the school to accept four of approximately 5,106 trees procured by the students' efforts and headed for the Palace of Versailles and surrounding countryside.

Teen club expected to open within week

Multicolored lights are all that's dancing right now at the defunct A&T grocery store in Fayetteville.

New mattress factory gets royal send off

Under a royal blue sky and with the strains of The Beatles' “Twist and Shout” playing, Prince Philip of England touched down on Coweta soil Monday morning.

Police look for armed robbery suspect

Authorities have identified one suspect in last week's armed robbery of a Fayetteville family and are looking for him as well as his four accomplices.

Council prepares to act on new zoning category

A new zoning category designed to encourage more creative mixed use developments will be on the agenda when Fayette City Council convenes to night and Monday.

Republicans say Super Tuesday signals defeat for Gore

Republicans are hailing last week's Super Tuesday Presidential Primary results as evidence that voters are ready to put a Republican in the White House, while Democrats see it quite differently.

Noted satirist to speak for Sams School

Bestselling Atlanta author Robert L. Steed will address the 2000 Kick-Off Dinner for the Joseph Sams School April 10 at Whitewater Country Club.

City to honor 7-year-old for heroism

Fayetteville's mayor and City Council Monday will honor a 7-year-old city resident for heroism.

City leaders welcome new nature preserve

City of Fayetteville dignitaries and members of the Southern Conservation Trust were on hand last week to welcome an investment of 13.5 acres as a nature preserve.

County eyes preferred providers for employee health insurance

Fayette County employees may have to use preferred providers for medical service or else pay higher insurance premiums.

Local residents can get funds for wildlife projects

More than 400 Fayette County residents may be eligible for up to $1,350 in grants to turn their public utility right of way into wildlife habitat.

DUIs add up to two years in jail

Four DUIs in a four-month span have put a Peachtree City woman behind bars for two years.

Gas leak, odors send patrons outside

Two unusual events kept Fayetteville firefighters busy last Sunday.

Local judge Hiltbrand receives key appointment in Oklahoma

Fayette County resident Lance Hiltbrand, United States administrative law judge assigned to the Atlanta Office of Hearings and Appeals, has been appointed chief judge for the Oklahoma City Office of Hearings and Appeals.

United Way seeks to honor involved teens

To paraphrase a Marine Corps slogan, the United Way is seeking a few outstanding teenage volunteers and it is asking the community to help find them.

New Brooks councilman takes his seat

The Town of Brooks has a new council person.

Collins bill would end gas tax

U. S. Rep. Mac Collins has introduced a bill to rescind a 4.3 cent per gallon gasoline tax.

Composting questions? Answers are available

Spring has arrived and county residents are busy cleaning up leaves and grass clippings, but many are not sure what to do with them.

CPR Saturday does it again

The Atlanta American Red Cross conducted its 18th annual CPR Saturday last week and nearly 400 Fayette countians took advantage of free training classes.

Academic camp on tap this summer

For parents wanting to give their children the academic edge, Learning Forum's SuperCamp may fit the bill.

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