Booth is #1 middle school in science

If the National Science Olympiad gives out championship rings, then Mary Wilde is running out of fingers.

FCHS is U.S 'Blue Ribbon' school

Fayette County High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, becoming one of an elite list of the best schools in the United States.

Bad rap for teen club?

Recent statements and actions attributed to Fayetteville officials have one local business owner seething.

Watson is 'prime suspect' in wife's disappearance, murder

Jim Watson is the prime suspect in Beverley Watson's disppearance, sheriff's officials admitted in federal court in Newnan recently.

Jury verdict for Winn overturned

A U.S. District Court judge in Newnan has reversed a jury verdict and ruled in favor of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department concerning the termination in 1997 of veteran deputy, Lt. Joe Winn.

Ban smoking in restaurants, majority says

Ninety-four percent of Fayette residents feel that smoking by youths is a problem, according to a survey released this week by the county Department of Health.

'March for Jesus' set for June 10 in Fayetteville

The third annual “March for Jesus” is coming up on Saturday, June 10, in Fayetteville.

Commission eyes Pathway's 172-home rezoning

Fayette County commissioners Thursday will consider Pathway Communities' rezoning request for a 172-home subdivision on Line Creek.

'A very special lady'

Friends and coworkers will dedicate a garden today in memory of the “tremendous impact” Shirley Reid had on Fayette County students and faculty over the years.

Challenge to Senate candidate Mitch Seabough is dismissed

A challenge to state Senate candidate Mitch Seabaugh's qualification for office has been dismissed.

Callaway suing Tyrone over shopping center denial

Legal eagles in Tyrone are sharpening their pencils after learning Monday that developer John Callaway is suing the city.

County eyes ground-breaking pavement rules

The fear that Fayette could turn into a concrete jungle has the county's Planning Commission digging into creative solutions.

Seabough announces sales tax initiative in state Senate race

State Senate candidate Mitch Seabaugh this week announced that he will push for passage of legislation that would turn $14 million a year over to Fayette governments, if elected.

Candidates sound off at Chamber forum in Fayetteville

Candidates for two county commission races took to the outdoors last week for a public forum at the Holiday Inn Express sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Biker airlifted after accident

A Riverdale man was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center Monday afternoon after a motorcycle accident on Ga. Highway 92.

Hollingsworth House ready for public

Refurbishing and renovations are now complete on the turn-of-the-century Hollingsworth House.

Brooks still working to refurbish Town Hall

Plans to refurbish the Brooks Municipal Complex, formerly known as Hardy Hall, are still underway.

Environmental rules offered to public

Golf course fairways and greens right next to rivers and streams will be a relic of the past under new environmental regulations under consideration by the Fayette County Planning Commission.

Art show vendors say it's a success

The weather was kind to the 35th annual Courthouse Art Show in Fayetteville this past weekend.

MHS students demonstrate graphic arts skills

McIntosh High School graphic arts students returned from the State Skills USA/VICA competition recently with seven medals.

American Legion sets Memorial Day ceremony

Members of the American Legion, Fayette County Post 105 and the Ladies Auxiliary will observe Memorial Day with a ceremony Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at the Camp Memorial Cemetery in Fayetteville.

Volunteers sought for historic group

Fayetteville is looking for a few good folks to serve on its new Historic Preservation Commission.

Two Fayette men receive commission in U.S. Army

Two Fayette County residents have received commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army in military commissioning ceremonies at North Georgia College and State University.

Girl Scouts name director

Otis McDaniel, a district sales manager with G.D. Searle of Atlanta, was installed as a member of the Board of Director of Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council at the council's recent annual meeting in Peachtree City.

City names new members to Main Street

Fayetteville's Main Street Board of Directors has two new members.

Local chief to address summit

Fayette assistant Fire Chief Allen McCullough will speak at a regional symposium on stroke Thursday.

Collins pushes for repeal of phone tax

The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bill to disconnect the 1898 federal phone tax.

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