At least three members of Fayetteville City Council made it clear Monday they don't intend to vote for any restrictions on the number of government flags that local businesses can fly.

The Village still stalled

Lawyers are still working out the details of a complex development agreement for The Village, a proposed mix if homes, businesses, offices and parks that is expected to transform the face of downtown Fayetteville.

PTC to consider county jail impact fee, right to reply ordinance

The City Council of Peachtree City will reconsider at tomorrow night's regular meeting the idea of impact fees to help fund the new county jail.

Chief can't go to fire truck, so fire truck goes to chief – at Emory

When the Peachtree City Fire Department took delivery of a new fire truck, Fire Chief Gerald Reed wasn't on hand to enjoy that “new-car” thrill that even seasoned firefighters relish.

Mother of 3 brings much motivation to Relay for Life

There are people we encounter as we go through life who make our day a little brighter.

Child molestation trail starts Mon.

Grady Michael Couch Sr. of Tyrone faces two counts of child molestation in Fayette Superior Court next week.

Planners delay action on tower law changes

It's once more around the mulberry bush for proposed changes to Fayette's ordinance governing communications towers.

Bus service advocate planning another push

Stuart Hoff just won't give up.

School board studying Barnes' 'scary' measures

The impact of House Bill 1187, Gov. Roy Barnes' education reform package, is starting to be felt by Fayette County school officials as they prepare the fiscal year 2001 budget.

Drug case draws $50,000 bond

A Fayette County magistrate judge Monday set bond at $50,000 for a man charged with attempting to distribute about 20 pounds of marijuana.

Tyrone council to vote on shopping center plan

Thursday could be judgment day for developer John Callaway's latest proposal to develop a shopping center in Tyrone.

Outdoor burn ban starts May 1

As a county-wide outdoor burning ban takes effect Sunday, May 1, residents are being advised on what steps to take before the burning period ends.

Holliday House architect chosen

Restoration work on the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House, the centerpiece of Fayetteville's efforts to preserve city history, is a step closer with the appointment of a firm to oversee the work

Linda Brem named Teacher of the Year

Fayette County High School teacher Linda Brem was named Fayette County's Teacher of the Year Thursday night during a gala staged at Sams Auditorium.

Hollingsworth House gets special visit

The Hollingsworth House, one of two major historic preservation projects currently underway in Fayetteville, received some special visitors last week as Charles Jackson and his daughter Holly dropped in.

Churches join in Palm Sunday celebration

Palms swayed gently in the spring breeze as worshippers from the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel's and the Episcopal Church of the Nativity gathered Sunday for the traditional blessing of the palms by their respective pastors, the Rev. Tim Hepburn and the Rev. Robert Hudak.

Fayette Republicans chosen national delegates

Two Fayette County Republicans were chosen as delegates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia at the 3rd District Republican Convention this past weekend.

Johnson kicks off reelection campaign

Sheriff Randall Johnson kicked off his campaign for reelection Saturday night at Chip Young`s “Barn” in Tyrone.

Bost will qualify, but may not run

Harold Bost, chairman of the Fayette County Commission, will sign up as a candidate for reelection when qualifying opens next week, but he may not run.

Kevin Demmit seeks school board post

Kevin Demmit, Ph.D, a Peachtree City resident and associate professor at Clayton College & State University, has announced his candidacy for Fayette County Board of Education Post 2 in the Republican primary.

State Court awards damages in injury

A pair of personal injury cases involving automobile accidents resulted in plaintiff's verdicts in Fayette County State Court last week.

March of Dimes walk set

The Fayette County Chapter of the March of Dimes is urging residents to participate in the April 29 WalkAmerica 2000, a tradition now celebrating its 30th year.

Fayette Head Start reaccredited

Fayette County Head Start/Pre-K was recently granted reaccreditation by the National Association for the education of Young Children.

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