The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, May 9, 2001

PTC curtails mayor's spending power

Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox contends that he had the permission of City Council members to spend $7,500 from the council's contingency fund toward a compensation package for former city clerk Nancy Faulkner.

Council OKs limits on contingency fund spending

Peachtree City's council contingency fund now has a few strings attached.

FCHS over capacity; BOE mulls its options

County school officials spent some time Monday trying to figure out how to relieve overcrowding at Fayette County High School before a fifth county high school is opened.

5 candidates run for commission special election

Five candidates will be asking for your vote June 19 in a special election to replace Post 3 Fayette County Commissioner Harold Bost, who resigned recently.

March for Jesus scheduled for this Saturday in F'ville

Fayette County residents will join marchers throughout the nation this Saturday, May 12, when the fourth annual "March for Jesus" parade and rally take place in downtown Fayetteville.

Power plant proposed on Fayette border

Fayette County officials thus far haven't had any contact from a company proposing to build a massive energy supply facility on the county's northern border.

Kiwanis to sponsor county-wide July 4 bash

For the first time in recent years, there will be a county-wide Fourth of July celebration this year.

Judge: skipping trial for 'chest pains' could mean jail for child molestation defendant

A local man accused of child molestation might be jailed until he stands trial after he missed a second scheduled trial date under questionable medical circumstances.

Nub's not going anywhere yet

The produce stand that Fayette Countians have grown to know and love on Ga. Highway 54 may have to move, but not any time soon.

Cannon: Count off-base on sewer dispute

Tyrone Town Councilman Ronnie Cannon wishes the Fayette County Commission would listen.

Fayetteville settles lawsuit with Pavilion developer

A special called meeting has been set for tonight for the Fayetteville City Council to approve a settlement agreement of a lawsuit filed by developer Stan Thomas.

Head-on collision kills local woman

A Fayetteville woman died after a head-on automobile wreck on Ga. Highway 85 south near Harp Road early Monday morning.

Party faithful endure long contest

The face of the Georgia Republican Party changed substantially Saturday with the help of just over 50 Fayette County Republicans - and a couple of thousand from across the state of Georgia.

Ghost Out sends timely reminder about the dangers of reckless driving

Every 22 minutes a teenager dies in a car accident in the United States.

Dunn to serve on water superagency

Fayette County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn is ready and waiting for the new metro Atlanta water superagency to get organized so he can begin his service on it.

Tree law changes delayed

It's back to the drawing board for proposed changes to Fayette County's tree ordinance.

Tyrone Publix plan in negotiation

Tyrone officials will meet with Publix developers tonight to try and hammer out final details for Tyrone's first chain grocery store.

County has begun levy of fire svc. impact fees

After more than a year of study, discussion, negotiation and paperwork, impact fees to help pay for fire services in Fayette County are now a reality.

Molestation charges filed against 2 men

Two men were arrested last week on child molestation charges from two separate incidents.

Child safety fair planned

The Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition will sponsor a children's safety fair Saturday in honor of National Safe Kids Week, May 5-12.

Rep. Bob Holmes to address Fayette NAACP chapter

Georgia state Rep. Bob Holmes will address the Fayette NAACP during its monthly meeting Saturday, in keeping with the group's practice of inviting local officials to speak.

Local officer named special squadron leader

Air Force Lt. Col. Norman D. Potter, son-in-law of Lorene Carroll of Fayetteville and the late Robert C. Carroll, was recently named commander of the 42nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Ariz.

Fayette selects students for district competition

Nine students from kindergarten through the eighth grade will represent Fayette County schools in the Griffin Regional Educational Service Agency Recitation Festival scheduled for May 8-10.

Optimists honor officers

The Optimist Club of Fayetteville honored officers in both the city of Fayetteville and Fayette County at its annual Respect For Law dinner.

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