| County, sheriff dispute use of funds The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has received $792,000 in the past three years in money and equipment seized from drug dealers on federal raids, according to records obtained from the department. Play ball? Town Council members in Tyrone raised the possilibity that the Tyrone Youth Baseball Association could be denied access to the town’s ballpark later this week if certification and background check requirements are not met. Two held in murder case Two local men are being held without bond for the murder of Fayette resident Terry Durham, 44, in what is being described by deputies as a drug-related home invasion in north Fayette County. Council dusts off 2000 task force report for annexation discussion The last time Peachtree City seriously considered annexing any of the 1,000 acres of undeveloped land to its northwest, it appointed a citizen’s task force that spent months agonizing over what then-mayor Bob Lenox described as “one of the most important decisions this city is ever going to make.” Legislature approves bill to make fleeing police a felony Criminals who flee a police officer at high speeds or cause a collision that kills or injures an innocent party could be charged with a felony if a new bill is approved by the Georgia House of Representatives. Suspect in Coweta heist nabbed after PTC officer recognizes him A suspect in the armed robbery of a convenience store just across the Fayette-Coweta County line was caught Friday after a Peachtree City police officer noticed something familiar about the suspect’s physical description. Council rehashes nonprofit support Once again, the issue of nonprofit giving and Peachtree City’s duty to support local causes frustrated members of the City Council last Thursday. Chance first to announce for new State Senate seat Ronnie Chance, a longtime figure in state and local Republican affairs who headed Bob Dole’s Georgia team in the 1996 presidential campaign, has become the first candidate to announce for the new District 16 State Senate seat that covers more than half of Fayette County, including Tyrone, Peachtree City and Brooks. CVS purchase of Eckerd could change Fayette drugstore landscape National pharmacy chain CVS, which raised its profile of local stores to three with a recent opening in Tyrone, could be operating as many as 10 locations throughout Fayette County in a matter of weeks once it completes a buyout of rival Eckerd from J.C.Penney, announced Monday. GOP breakfast Saturday The Fayette County Republican Party will host its monthly meeting Saturday, April 10, at 8:30 a.m. at the IHOP Restaurant in Fayetteville. The guest speaker is Herman Cain, candidate for U.S. Senate. For more information, contact 770-716-1545 or chairman@fayettecountygop.org. Baby Time program to have visitor in April When one hears how many activities get squeezed into the 45 minutes a week for the Baby Time program at the Fayette County Public Library, it is enough to make anyone crave a nap. Dry, windy weather leads to temporary burn ban Officials have halted the issuance of outdoor burning permits for unincorporated Fayette County, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey due to the dry conditions and windy weather the area has experienced recently. Girl Scouts celebrate Divas in Fayette The Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council recently held their annual fund-raiser and awards dinner to celebrate three women in Fayette County who were honored as Divas of Girl Scouting. Fayette Samaritans Top 10 list for April Letter: Dunn speaks out about sheriff Your article dated March 31, “County seeks more control of sheriff,” could easily cause your readers to misunderstand the seriousness and purpose of the Board of Commissioners’ letter to Sheriff Johnson. Perhaps if you had published our letter, your readers would understand the issues more clearly. I offer a few issues to clarify: Fayette Democratic Women host April breakfast The Fayette Democratic Women will host their April breakfast meeting Saturday, Apr. 10, at 9 a.m. at Right on Thyme Restaurant in Fayetteville. A continental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. for $3. The meeting will be called to order at 9:20 a.m. Miller to sign book in Fayetteville U.S. Sen. Zell Miller will be signing copies of his best-selling book “A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat” Thursday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Fayetteville.
Halo tournament brings local youth together The Peachtree City Youth Council and X Playground in Peachtree City recently held a Halo tournament, which brought over 50 individuals and 24 teams to the relatively new business. Five big-screen plasma TVs played the popular video game from 1-9 p.m. as players fired their rocket launchers, sniper rifles, plasma grenades and more. Halo is a multi-dimensional game that can allow up to 16 players on four separate television sets through the use of an online phone connection. DOT says to slow down in work zones The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking motorists to slow down and use caution while traveling through all work zones, regardless of whether crews are on site. CCSU celebrates top students at convocation Clayton College & State University will host its 29th Annual Academic Honors Convocation Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall to celebrate outstanding student achievement.
CCSU sending 5 professors to Europe with Study Abroad Clayton State assistant professor Dr. Steve Spence is teaching "Italy in American Literature" this semester at the Morrow-based University. But this summer, Spence will teach the class on Italy in Italy, as part of the Study Abroad program. University professors latest to weigh in on Cox’s changes to state curriculum The Georgia Department of Education has received thousands of comments and suggestions on how to improve the first draft of the new Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) since posting it online Jan. 12. Police Blotter Click Here to view complete listing of articles for this edition of The Citizen News | 