State and federal agencies want a commitment of $3.6 million next year from Fayette County to help pay for public transit and road improvements over the next three years.

Citizen `Gas Gauge' to track prices on gasoline

Ah, summer... and the living is easy.

Gas up!

Fayette gas prices Week of June 5

$124 million school budget OK'd; no tax increase seen

No tax increases are anticipated to cover this year's budget for Fayette County schools, but it is too soon to tell if taxes will be reduced.

Marchers for Jesus will include minister, 91

When participants assemble Saturday for the third annual March for Jesus, T.W. Snider of neighboring Clayton County and his wife, Janice, will be out in front.

Nurseries, car washes exempt from outdoor watering ban

The 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. outdoor watering ban which started Monday will affect Fayette County's residents more than businesses like car washes, nurseries and landscapers that depend on water to stay in business.

Surprise arrest saves pair from death penalty

Accused murderers Karl Bryan Hodge and Glen Simon Hamilton can thank the very police who arrested them for saving them from any possibility of the death penalty for the grisly burning death of Adolf A. Stubbs.

Commissioners take aim at tax hike

Keeping taxes down will be at the forefront of discussion as the Fayette County Commission continues a series of budget workshops this week.

Fatal crash claims Jonesboro woman

A Jonesboro woman died Friday evening after she was involved in a two-car wreck on Ga. Highway 314 in Fayetteville, police said.

Bonds sold, early design work finished on jail

Costs for Fayette County's new jail and courthouse complex have been fixed at $55.25 million, and bonds have been sold for that amount.

Armed robber hits Wendy's

No one was hurt Sunday morning during an armed robbery at Wendy's restaurant at the same time many local residents peacefully made their way to church.

Subdivision plans withdrawn, but residents still concerned

Residents of the Davis Road area say they like their rural, dirt road neighborhood just like it is and they worry that a developer's plans may change all that.

Planners approve environmental regs

The Fayette County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a new set of environmental regulations to satisfy state requirements.

New names for 3 Fayetteville streets

Three streets on the southern end of Fayetteville now have new names.

Local riders top fund-raising for kids

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P, Fayetteville, took first place in funds turned in for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Tyrone's $2.3 million budget includes beautification for 74

You're driving on Ga. Highway 74 north on your normal morning commute with your coffee in its cup holder and news blasting from the radio. It's a drive you've virtually memorized, but this time you slow down and notice the road has suddenly gotten prettier with flowers and bushes.

Firm chosen to build Hwy. 92 water tank

PDM Corporation has been chosen to build Fayette County's new water tank on Ga. Highway 92 at Lee's Mill Road for $1.7 million.

New devices put student info at officials' fingertips

With the tap of a stylus, Fayette County's assistant principals will soon be able to access the files and schedules of any student in their schools from anywhere in the building with the soon-to-be-purchased “school pilot.”

Adams withdraws high-density request

Just hours before a controversial, high-density rezoning request was to be considered by the Fayetteville City Council Monday night, the applicants made a formal request to have the application withdrawn.

Woolsey sets election

The town of Woolsey will have an unusual election this year to coincide with the statewide General Primary July 18.

Voter registration deadline looms

The deadline to register to vote is June 19 if you want to cast a ballot in the General Primary July 18.

Drivers' ed classes full

Fayette County's newest drivers also may turn out to be its safest.

Sounds of piano now heard at library

The Friends of the Fayette County Public Library decided in April to obtain a digital piano for the children's room and a baby grand piano for the Dorothea H. Redwine meeting room.

New store pledges 'responsible' alcohol sales

A new Fayetteville merchant has pledged to be exceptionally vigilant in seeing that her establishment complies with the city's tough stance on selling alcohol to minors.

Republicans hash over issues at convention

Forty-eight Fayette County Republicans joined Republicans from all over Georgia Friday and Saturday for the Georgia Republican State Convention in Savannah.

Police Blotter

NAACP meeting Saturday to focus on planning events

Planning for a June 17 voter registration drive and the Nov. 4 Freedom Fund Banquet will head the list of items to be discussed as the Fayette County NAACP meets Saturday.

Self-government advocate to speak

Carol Ann Rand, chairmanm of the Advocates for Self-Government, will be guest speaker at the June meeting of the Libertarian Party of Fayette County today at 7 p.m.

County offices set recycling example

The Fayette County Extension Office is sponsoring a white paper recycling contest for the offices in the County Administrative Complex.

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