The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, April 11, 2001

3 murders and a suicide

A thorough search of Fayette law enforcement and court records showed no hint of trouble at the Hilderbrand household at 215 Lofty Eagle Lane in north Fayette County. But a triple murder and a suicide were in the family's future.

Hooters to move into old Shoney's in F'ville

Round two of the quest to bring Hooters to Fayetteville is underway, but it will likely be much different from the first round.

Fayette area churches set Easter week observances

Fayette County is preparing for one of the holiest events in the Christian church this week with special religious services and activities leading up to Easter Sunday, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Events for the week include those on Maundy Thursday, April 12; Good Friday, April 13; Holy Saturday, April 14; and Easter Sunday, April 15.

Goodbye, country roads?

As the local population grows, Fayette County's country roads could become extinct.

F'ville grows 91%, PTC 66% during '90s

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine that Fayette County is not the shrinking violet of metropolitan Atlanta.

School board ponders policies in wake of Internet incident

In the wake of recent criminal charges brought against a substitute teacher at a county middle school, officials may take a look at age guidelines regarding substitutes in general.

Subdivision recommended despite residents' protests

For the second time in a year, residents of Old Senoia and Harp roads Thursday left a Fayette County Planning Commission meeting unhappy.

Commission to consider incentive program

In the future, Fayette County employees who think up ways to make your government better, less expensive or more efficient may be rewarded.

P&Z 'barely' recommends Whitewater addition

It wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement, but Cypress Development Company's plan to add 60 homes on 127.5 acres to the Whitewater Creek community received a positive recommendation from the county Planning Commission last week.

Republicans choose district leaders, eye elections

More than 230 Republicans gathered in Coweta County at Northgate High School Saturday to select the 3rd congressional District chairman.

Work to begin soon on jail, courthouse

Construction on Fayette County's new jail and courthouse complex is expected to begin within a couple of weeks now that the bid has been awarded.

New county competition begins for elementary math

Until this year, math was the only discipline in the Fayette County School System that did not have a county competition.

Equality's not just a word in this family Army simultaneously promotes husband, wife to same rank

Promotion ceremonies in the military are certainly not uncommon, but a recent one for two Fayetteville residents at the U.S. Army Reserve Command at Fort McPherson was different than most.

Local student takes district spelling bee

Heather Buzzard recently won first place in the 5th District Spelling Bee Championship.

Time to burn outdoors before ban on May 1

If you've got yard debris or other items you wish to burn, get it over with before May 1.

Power Parade next week fights child abuse

The Jim Friday and the Asden Johnson youth protection homes have the power to change a life.

Tyrone Publix plans on table at P&Z meeting

Tyrone residents who are curious about a new shopping center in the town need to head to the Planning Commission meeting tomorrow.

New magistrate Ruppenthal to address NAACP here

The Fayette NAACP Branch is continuing its practice of inviting local officials to monthly meetings.

Bike show to aid children with brain tumors

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P, Fayetteville, will offer it first bike show Saturday, April 28.

Brooks council accepts tower

Sprint PC, represented by Jeff Evans, along with lawyer Steve Greenberg, had approached the Brooks Town Council several months ago concerning placement of a communications tower.

Collins introduces bill to cut capital gains tax

U.S. Rep. Mac Collins says investment will receive a shot in the arm if Congress passes a bill he introduced last week to cut capital gains tax rates in half.

Local students to march in CCSU inauguration

Many of Clayton College & State University's outstanding students, including four from Fayette, will be taking part in the April 12 inauguration of the university's third president, Thomas K. Harden, Ph.D.

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