More than 200 people crammed into the meeting chambers at Fayetteville City Hall Tuesday night, the vast majority of them with a single message -- keep Hooters out of Fayette County.

Fayette governments seek compromise on impact fees for new jail

The clock is ticking as Fayette governments wrestle over problems with imposition of impact fees to pay for a new Fayette County Jail, and every day of delay costs current county residents $6,000, said County Commission Chairman Harold Bost.

GRTA, Fayette Commission call truce on land use, zoning jurisdiction issues

Tensions between Fayette County's government and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority are eased somewhat following a meeting last week between two local commissioners and GRTA Chairman Joel Cowan.

Tyrone's Cannon holding out for tax equalization

The county's proposed impact fee could end up scaring away potential industrial prospects.

Bost on holdout: 'Cannon costing his town money'

Tyrone Councilman Ronnie Cannon is costing his own constituents money by holding impact fees hostage for county concessions on tax equity, County Commission Chairman Harold Bost said Tuesday.

Pistol-wielding woman chases off 2 home invaders

A pistol-packing north Fayette woman scared off two intruders from her home Saturday night.

County tax issues still up for debate

It will be at least another month or two before Fayette's county and municipal leaders start to get down to brass tax on the tax inequity question.

New law: doctors can take kids if abuse or neglect is suspected

Thanks to a new Georgia law, physicians can take temporary custody of children they suspect are being neglected or abused.

Our Lady of Mercy sets Aug. 14 opening

As enrollments soar at metro high schools and the arts take a back seat, Our Lady of Mercy, Fayette County's first Catholic high school, will educate a maximum of 500 students and put a special emphasis on the fine arts as part of its college preparatory curriculum.

Commission eyes replacing staff head at morning meeting

Recruitment of a new county administrator will be on the agenda as Fayette County commissioners meet tomorrow.

Fayetteville budget up slightly for 2001

Fayetteville's budget for the 2001 fiscal year appears to be headed for a slight increase over the previous 12 months, after a first reading at Monday night's City Council meeting.

Planners recommend approval of Hwy. 314 shopping center

Plans for a small shopping center with convenience store/gas station and additional retail shops at Ga. Highway 314 and Ga. Highway 138 will go to the Fayette County Commission with a positive recommendation from the county Planning Commission.

Youth earns Eagle Award

Patrick T. Burke of Peachtree City, a member of Boy Scout Troop 201, has earned Scouting's highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award.

New traffic safety laws in effect

Several measures approved during the 2000 Georgia General Assembly and signed by Gov. Roy Barnes will strengthen Georgia traffic laws. The changes, which include seatbelt requirements for all sport utility vehicles, took effect July 1.

 

DAR chapter gleans more awards

Several new awards were announced during a recent luncheon meeting of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Augustin Clayton Chapter.

 

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