Tyrone shoppers are going to have to wait a little longer for a supermarket in their town.

Planners: S. Fayette slow growth is just right

Fayette County's growth strategy in south Fayette County is simple — growth is not encouraged — and it's likely to stay that way.

Ineligible: Fayette private school students feel GHSA pinch

A ruling by the Georgia High School Association last week sent shock waves through private schools in Georgia.

New industry chief Clark seeks 'controlled growth'

In less than two weeks, the Fayette County Development Authority's new executive director expects to hit the ground running.

Council vote on F'ville flag limits set for Monday

Proposed restrictions on the number of American flags a business can fly will be on the Fayetteville City Council's agenda tonight and again Monday.

Planning panel ponders environmental regs

Fayette's Planning Commission will discuss three proposed environmental protection laws at least one more time before voting on whether to recommend the new regulations.

Couple awarded $180,000 in suit

In what is believed to be the highest personal injury verdict ever rendered in Fayette State Court, Patrice Ann Maucere and James Vincent Maucere were awarded a total of $190,000 last week.

Environmental plan now goes to commision

The framework for new environmental regulations is on its way to the Fayette County Commission for its consideration.

Qualifying brisk for Fayette posts

Qualifying was brisk in the first two days at the Fayette County Board of Elections and with local political parties, with most incumbents signing to run for reelection.

Tornado time

Tornado season is here and Fayette County has been working to be prepared for the severe weather season.

School board eyes 62-step salary plan

Partial implementation or a gradual phasing-in of the Fayette County School District's new unified salary schedule is one facet of the budgeting process now in the works.

Brooks committee to study impact fees

Fayette County senior planner Pete Frisina recently spoke to the Brooks Town Council concerning the county's proposed impact fees.

Ethics complaint thrown out

An ethics complaint filed against the Fayette County Board of Realtors and Fayette Citizens for Continued Excellence in Education was dismissed Friday by the state Ethics Commission.

School officials consider alternatives for disruptive elementary students

A new state law that gives teachers the authority to remove seriously disruptive students from their classes has prompted Fayette County school officials to look at an alternative education plan for elementary grade students.

Commission to consider worker health insurance

The Fayette County Commission Thursday will continue its discussion of proposed changes to the county's employee insurance benefits.

Fayette students take first place in NASA program

Three students from Fayette County High School have been awarded first place in the NASA Student Involvement Program's 1999-2000 competition.

Church sets health fair for community

Many serious illnesses are entirely preventable when warning signs are recognized in time.

Talks to focus on school technology

Fayette County schools' five-year technology plan will be the topic for discussion at tonight's community round table meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at the LaFayette Education Center.

Brooks set Putnam Day this Sunday

The Town of Brooks has declared Sunday, April 30 as Allen and Lurline Putman Day.

Bryan Edwards wins Outstandsin Adult Educator award

Peachtree City resident Bryan P. Edwards, Ph.D., Clayton College & State University's long-time dean of continuing education and executive director of community outreach, has won the Georgia Adult Education Association's most prestigious award, “Outstanding Adult Educator in Georgia” for 1999.

Peachtree City open house set for City Government Week

The city of Peachtree City is sponsoring several events this week in celebration of City Government Week.

Local teen club receives grant from United Way

Jitterbuggers Teen Club in Peachtree City will receive a grant from a new United Way program in May.

Veterans plan Loyalty Day program May 6

The 16th District, Department of Georgia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and VFW Post 9949 in Peachtree City will conduct a Loyalty Day program at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in front of the Peachtree City Veterans Memorial.

Respect for Law Dinner May 4

The Fayetteville Optimist Club will recognize outstanding officers of the year for the city of Fayetteville and Fayette County Sheriff's Department at the upcoming Respect for Law Dinner, set for Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Melear's in Fayetteville.

CCSU sets graduation

Clayton College & State University's 30th anniversary graduation ceremony will be Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m.

Charlie Harper seeks Price's Senate seat

Fayette Republican Party First Vice Chairman Charlie Harper announced last weekend at the party's 3rd District convention that he will seek election to the state Senate for the 28th District.

Grady Huddleston seeks return to magistrate post

Judge Grady Huddleston will seek reelection as judge of the Magistrate Court of Fayette County in the General Primary July 18.

Smola announces school board bid

Janet Smola of Tyrone has announced that she will seek election to Fayette County Board of Education Post 1.

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