Fayette County's soccer dominance got the recognition it deserved on Saturday as McIntosh and Starr's Mill high schools' boys and girls soccer teams won state soccer championships in their classifications.

'Intimidation' charge heats up judge's race

Judge Johnnie Caldwell's political opponent is accusing the judge of using intimidation tactics in the 2000 election.

Beverly: The Citizen didn't initiate Mrosek e-mail, doesn't endorse views

Fayette Citizen editor and publisher Cal Beverly has denied any undue influence occurred in the wake of a December 1999 e-mail message authored by John Mrosek, candidate for superior court judge.

PTC taps Lindsey for city attorney

The City Council of Peachtree City reached what it called a compromise of sorts in its appointment of a city attorney.

Controversial PTC 'West Village' rezoning request gets county planners' nod

The City Council of Peachtree City reached what it called a compromise of sorts in its appointment of a city attorney.

Abondoned dogs' owner fined for animal creulty

A Fayetteville man was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty Monday in Fayette County State Court.

Fayette GOP looking to make noise in state races

Georgia Republicans are rattling their sabers this election year, promising an all-out battle to take control of at least one house of the General Assembly.

NAACP to discuss complaints of unfair treatment in schools

Recent incidents in which black students have complained of unfair treatment will be among topics discussed as Dr. John DeCotis, superintendent of Fayette County schools, addresses the regular monthly meeting of the Fayette NAACP Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m.

GOP women set fund-raiser for local candidates, Bob Barr

Fayette's representative in the U.S. Congress, Mac Collins, will speak along with Rep. Bob Barr of Cobb County at the Theodore Roosevelt Day barbecue sponsored by the Greater Fayette Republican Women.

Criminal jury trails next week in Superior Court

A week of criminal jury trials is scheduled to begin Monday morning in Fayette County Superior Court.

Student injured in car wreck

A Sandy Creek High School remains in intensive care after being seriously injured in a Thursday afternoon auto accident.

Arrest made for grocery store fraud

An unexpected charge on a credit card led to an arrest in police believe could be a conspiracy among employees at a local grocery store.

May is National Child Safety Month

Babies and children are our best hope for the future and our most precious resource. Keeping them safe is top priority and on that note, May is National Child Safety Month.

Exercise helps HazMat team prepare for real thing

An employee lies unconscious in a side doorway leading to a room where numerous chemicals are handled on a daily basis. Another employee, after becoming ill, has already been driven by a colleague to the hospital.

FCT auditions set

Fayette Community Theatre, Inc. will hold auditions for its first Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls” on Saturday, May 20 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the former Fayette County High School band room, now LaFayette Education Complex.

Local store helping out local groups

Four years ago, The Clothes Less Traveled community thrift shop in Peachtree City opened its doors to local bargain hunters and began awarding grants to nonprofit groups from the proceeds of its sales.

Notable

Michael W. Perry of Fayetteville, a member of Boy Scout Troop 631 of Woodward Academy, has received his Eagle Scout Award. His Court of Honor ceremony was conducted recently at the school chapel.

Two from Starr's Mill named Merit Scholars

Two Starr's Mill High School students have been selected as Merit Scholarship winne

County looks at parking requirements, employee pay scales

Fayette County commissioners Thursday will discuss changing the county's parking requirements to better protect the environment.

Don't leave your pet in your car

With summer coming on, Fayette animal control director Bill Newman wants to remind local residents that leaving your pet in the car while you shop or run errands is a bad idea.

Collins honored by developmental organization

U.S. Rep. Mac Collins, whose 3rd District includes Fayette County, was presented with a Congressional Partnership Award from the National Association of Development Organizations recently for his leadership in promoting regional economic development programs.

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