Tripling capacity to 300 inmates alarms some

PTC firefighters' shaved heads are tribute to their embattled Chief Reed

By SALLIE SATTERTHWAITE
Staff Writer

For some guys, the way they wear their hair makes a “statement” about how they view themselves. Picture the flowing locks of a country singer or the trim coif of a fast-track executive.

Fayette water most expensive

Fayette County residents pay more for water than their neighbors, according to a recent study.

Holyfield's pastor ordered to testify

A Fayette Superior Court judge ruled Friday that heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield's pastor would be required to answer questions relating to the fighter's divorce proceedings.

1st Thursday prayer meeting moves to Sams Auditorium

The First Thursday Noon Community Prayer meeting heads to a new, larger setting this week.

Fayette students continue to excel on Scholastic Assessment Tests

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) scores for Fayette County high school students district-wide climbed 17 points over last year's scores and remained well above the state and national averages for the 1998-99 year, according to information released Tuesday by the school district.

Trees saved, bank's building plans get Fayetteville P&Z OK

Southern Community Bank can move ahead with its plans for a two-story, 14,000-sq. ft. headquarters building at the corner of North Jeff Davis Drive and Jefferson Avenue, but the bank will be lacking 11 parking spaces that were part of its original plans.

Medical office plans approved

Two area doctors can move forward on their plans for new offices near Fayette Community Hospital now that the County Commission has approved rezonings for their projects.

Sales tax committee pushing for 'yes' vote

With just three weeks to muster support for a $90 million special local option sales tax and bond referendum, the steering committee called Fayette Citizens for Continued Excellence in Education is ready to tell county voters why they should vote yes Sept. 21.

School board eyes civility rules for parents

Good behavior is not just for students in Fayette County schools — it's expected of their parents and other adults as well.

Story of his life

Some things just get better with time. After initial recognition in 1979 by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Paul Oddo Sr.'s publication titled “Uncle Sam and the Flag” received a McGuffey award in July, exactly 20 years after its debut.

Student reports theft in class

Apparently some local high school student is pretty serious about raising that math grade.

Fayetteville ready for Y2K, says finance official

Fayetteville government agencies are “all ready and set” to have computers up and running Jan. 1, 2000, said city finance director Lynn Raven.

Phoenix Star seeks to start shuttle service to Fort Mac

The road has been rocky so far for Fayette County's new shuttle bus service to Hartsfield Airport, but owner Stuart Hoff said the business is building.

County school bus involveed in minor mishap

 

A minor accident involving a Fayette County school bus and car occurred Monday afternoon in Peachtree City at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.

Artist honored, mural unveiled at library

Renowned local artist Patsy Gullett was honored at the Fayette County Public Library recently for her painting of a mural on the library wall.

School official to address NAACP

Fayette County assistant school superintendent Fred Oliver will address the September meeting of the Fayette NAACP branch Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.

Chamber backs school tax

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has become the latest business orgnization to cast its support behind the Board of Education's sales tax referendum.

ACT tests set in October

The ACT Assessment, a leading college entrance and placement exam, will be administered nationwide Oct. 23.

SAT prep classes offered

Preparation classes for the Scholastic Assessment Test will be offered this fall through Fayette County Community Schools under the direction of Thor Hanes.

Forgery draws prison term

A 26-year-old Conyers man was sentenced Friday to prison on a local forgery charge.

Hearing set on tree preservation

The Fayette County Planning Commission will have a public hearing Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. on a proposed new tree preservation ordinance.

Safety urged where school children, buses and cars are concerned

On the second day of this new school year, an elementary school student in Fayette County was struck by a motorist as he dashed across the street after getting off a school bus.

Local parents invited to Lunch and Learn

Homework Helpers for Parents is the first seminar in the popular Lunch and Learn series provided by Fayette County Schools' Pupil Services.

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