Peachtree City residents and members of the City Council aired differing views on what constitutes free speech at last week's regular meeting, during discussions of a proposed law that would allow more citizen input.

Lenox says he erred in allowing Lindsey speech

Mayor Bob Lenox acknowledged at last week's City Council meeting that he mishandled a situation in which city attorney Rick Lindsey spoke at the March 2 meeting about an impending libel suit.

City turns down Anderson's settlement request

The city of Fayetteville has declined Main Street director Sherri Anderson's request for a $125,000 settlement of her sexual harassment grievance against former city manager Michael Bryant.

GOP targets Fayette's Sen. Hecht in 2000 race

Republicans at the state and local level are gunning for the only Democrat in Fayette County's legislative delegation, Sent. Greg Hecht.

Planning panel says `no' to The Village

Ga. Highway 85 is simply too congested to withstand the additional traffic that would come from The Village, a proposed mixed use development in the heart of Fayetteville, according to the city Planning Commission.

Peachtree City ethics boards gather tonight

The ethics boards appointed last week to investigate alleged violations by city attorney Jim Webb and councilman Dan Tennant will have their organizational meetings tonight, both of which are open to the public

Brooks Council reneges on ball fields

Brooks Town Council last week rescinded its 1998 approval of the first phase of a master plan for a new sports park, pleasing neighbors of the proposed fields but angering youth sports boosters.

Hecht secures $350,000 for Fayette park

A $350,000 grant for improvements to Fayette County's McCurry Park is included in state appropriations for fiscal 2001, according to Sen. Greg Hecht, a member of the Appropriations Committee.

Commission to discuss impact fees

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will have a special called meeting today at 5 p.m. in the board conference room at the County Administrative Complex to discuss the county's capital improvement program and the use of impact fees to fund capital projects.

Fayetteville budget on target at midyear

Fayetteville's revenues and expenditures are about where they should be at midyear, finance director Lynn Raven told City Council Monday.

GOP group says Price votes like a Democrat

A group of Fayette Republican Party leaders is trying to pin the “donkey tail” on Rep. Rick Price, saying he votes like a Democrat.

New sign restrictions on Fayetteville's plate

Does flying American flags over a business constitute patriotism or advertising?

Expand red light coordination plan? `Not so fast,' says Co. Commission

Coordinating traffic lights as far north as Ga. Highway 279 with those in downtown Fayetteville won't have any great effect on traffic now, admitted city engineer Don Easterbrook.

Fayetteville adds full-time computer guru

The city of Fayetteville's computer system has grown so large and complex that a full time person is needed to maintain it, says acting city manager Johnny Roberts.

School board beginning 2001 b udget process

Drafting a budget for a burgeoning school system is a challenge in itself.

NTB hopes to build on Lowe's out-parcel

When representatives of National Tire and Battery proposed a store next to Applebee's last year, the Fayetteville Planning Commission told them they liked the design of the proposed store, but the location was wrong.

Republican Convention draws light turnout

The Fayette County Republican Convention attracted a lighter than normal turnout this year.

Local Democrats preparing for election 2000

Fayette County Democrats are getting in gear for an active political year, said first vice chairman Judy Chidester.

Lawyer Bob Ruppenthal seeks magistrate post

Robert “Bob” Ruppenthal has formally announced as a candidate for Magistrate Court judge Post 3 for Fayette.

Sheriff's group honors Collins

Fayette County's U.S. representative, Mac Collins, has been recognized by the National Sheriffs Association with an award of appreciation for support of local law enforcement.

School Fun Night features auction

Braelinn Elementary School knows how to put the fun in fund-raising.

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