Webb, Stuckey & Lindsey LLC has voluntarily dismissed its libel lawsuit against Citizen parent company Fayette Publishing Inc., Citizen Publisher Cal Beverly and Peachtree City resident Steve Brown.

Webb's statement

This week Jim Webb and the law firm of Webb, Stuckey & Lindsey, LLC voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against Stephen Brown, Fayette Publishing, Inc., and Calvin Beverly, the publisher of The Citizen Newspaper. The dismissal was filed after the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article revealing some of the underlying facts and circumstances preceding the publication of Mr. Brown's letters to the editor which gave rise to the lawsuit. Mr. Webb and WSL feel the revelations in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article vindicated them and that nothing could be gained by further litigation.

Publisher's statement

Though he puts a distorting spin worthy of Bill Clinton on his statement about dismissing the libel lawsuit against The Citizen, former Peachtree City Attorney Jim Webb basically admits what was evident from the start: He has no case.

Needed by '04 7 new schools

Fayette County needs to build a new high school, a new middle school and five new elementary schools within the next four years to meet state-mandated class sizes and expected new student enrollments, school officials report.

Bus sex; 2 8th graders get caught

A case of “sexual impropriety” between two eighth graders on a school bus resulted in both students finishing the school year at Fayette County Alternative School.

Long-time county manager fired: 'Philosophical differences' cited

Fayette County commissioners said Tuesday they think very highly of County Manager Billy Beckett, but they're letting him go because of “philosophical differences.”

Beckett on his firing: 'No hard feelings'

Differing management styles brought a parting of the ways between Fayette County Manager Billy Beckett and the County Commission this week.

Kidnapping from PTC foiled by bad driving

Dexter Lashawn Smith was too busy striking his ex-girlfriend to keep his car on the road, police said.

Fayette gas prices week of June 25-July 1

Sewer troubles continue to flow

A fight with the Almighty is what Fayette County commissioners started when they turned down Bishop Luther Graham's request for sewerage last week, Bishop said Monday.

Drought shuts down Fayetteville's water plant

Drought has forced the city of Fayetteville to shut down its water plant again.

Dam owner hoping for a little more drought

While the rest of Fayette County is praying for rain, Neil Davis is hoping the drought will last just a little bit longer.

County impact fee plan ready for state; cities lag

Fayette County's proposal for impact fees — charged to developers to defray the cost of county services made necessary by their developments — is ready to go to state agencies for approval.

Parents rebound from tragic death of son

A little over a year ago, Mike and Beth Respess suffered a tragedy no parent should ever have to live through - their son, 16 year-old Jonathan Michael Respess, died.

School board to OK budget Friday

A $124.1 million budget for the Fayette County School System is expected to be given final approval Friday at 8 a.m. by the board of education.

Tax hike coming

A tax increase of about 1.5 mills is expected to hit Fayette property owners as a result of passage of a new county budget last week.

Georgia Games to include Volksmarch

Volksmarch. Now there's a word Peachtree City residents haven't heard for awhile.

Starbucks plans 3rd N. Fayette location

Fayette residents will not lack for caffeine in the near future.

Bridge closed for repairs

The Morning Creek Bridge over Kenwood Road is closed for repairs this week.

Seminar can help students adjust to college

College-bound freshmen can be in for a rude awakening if they don't anticipate the major changes awaiting them their first year away from the comforts of home and the familiarity of high school.

Challengers take on Price in recent senate debate

The public and party regulars gathered at Baci Italian Restaurant recently to listen to and question incumbent state Sen. Rick Price and his three challengers.

Police Blotter

New color code improves air quality alerts

Want to check out the air quality before deciding how to spend your day?

Recycling awards

The Fayette County Extension Office extends congratulations to all the schools that participated in the Sweet Returns Recycling Contest.

Clarification

In last week's edition of The Citizen, a person who was arrested by authorities was incompletely identified.

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