Recent tragedies in schools across the nation have prompted heightened discipline and safety efforts in Fayette, as in education systems across the nation.

 

 

On, off —FCHS Band wonders, What now?

Fayette County High School Band's plans to participate in the 2000 Olympic games are still uncertain. “We're on hold at this point,” said band director Kenny Beard.

 

Senior Center gets fresh county look

When Fayette County commissioners voted early this year to reverse the previous commissioners' decision to provide a specific three-acre parcel for a new senior center, they promised that the delay would be only temporary.

 

BOE to decide on $91 million tax options

Fayette County Board of Education will plan its course of action for an estimated $91 million special local option sales tax and possible bond referendum Monday at 7:30 p.m. at F.A. Sams Auditorium.

 

Hospital zoning rules on F'ville agenda Monday

Fayetteville's Planning Commission hopes to act on a new zoning category to govern office developments in the Fayette Community Hospital area during a special called meeting Tuesday, July 13.

 

Planners send development rules for Highway 314 to commission

The Ga. Highway 314 corridor should develop in the same way as Ga. Highway 54, Fayette County's Planning Commission has decided.

 

Fayetteville Council eyes tax reduction

Fayetteville residents will see another reduction in their city tax bills this year, according to city manager Mike Bryant.

 

Commissioner answers councilman in Tyrone funding dispute with county

Tyrone residents receive the same services that other county residents receive, says County Commissioner Greg Dunn.

Discipline crunch comes in 9th grade

Based on the 1998-1999 discipline report on Fayette County Schools, figures show that ninth graders have a disproportionately high rate of disorderly conduct, fighting, tobacco incidents and threats and intimidation offenses.

Council rejects use of Meade parking lot for commuter buses

Stuart Hoff is still looking for a place to pick up commuters in the southern half of Peachtree City.

 

Planning panel denies delay request, says `no' to industrial park rezoning

Integrated Science and Engineering company needs to fish or cut bait, the Fayette County Planning Commission said last week.

Commission to discuss closing county animal shelter Saturdays

A short agenda will greet the Fayette County Board of Commissioners at its meeting today.

 

Hecht to help revise code-9

Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor has appointed state Sen. Greg Hecht of the 34th District to serve as a member of the Code Revision Commission.

 

Georgia General Assembly passes tougher traffic laws-

Several measures that strengthen Georgia traffic laws, approved during the 1999 Georgia General Assembly and signed by Gov. Roy Barnes, took effect July 1.

Collins announces support for GOP budget agenda

U.S. Rep. Mac Collins, R-Hampton, joined House Republican leaders last week in front of the U.S. Capitol to rally for the Republican “BEST” agenda.

 

Boat operators reminded to carry ID when on the water

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resource Division is reminding boat operators age 16 and older that the law now requires people to carry identification when operating a boat or personal watercraft.

 

Be aware,' agency warns during Ga. tornado season

With the tornado season under way, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is reminding Georgians that preparedness, as well as awareness of basic safety precautions, can save lives.

 

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