Fayette County voters will set the course for the future of the county's school system next Tuesday, when they cast ballots for or against a $90 million SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) and bond package.

Polling places listed

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 and close at 7 p.m. for Fayette County voters casting ballots in the $90 million special local option sales tax and bond referendum.

Liquor may be on Nov. ballot in Fayetteville

The liquor question may be on Fayetteville's Nov. 2 election ballot after all.

Traffic tidal wave worries PTC

The bell sounds tomorrow night for the next round of the ongoing fight to stem the traffic tidal wave on Ga. highways 54 and 74 in western Peachtree City.

The beavers did it!

No big mystery... it seems to be a combination of drought, a leaking dam and industrious beavers that emptied Lake Bennett in the Crystal Lakes subdivision on Ga. Highway 54, according to state and local officials.

Growth-limit 'manifesto' on table again

The so-called “Lenox Manifesto” is back on the table.

Cities, county seek third opinion on tax equity

Are residents of Fayette's cities getting as much from the county in services as they are paying in taxes?

Large crowd honors Krakeel on his day

A parade of high-ranking state and local officials took to the microphone last week to honor and congratulate 1999 Fire Chief of the Year Jack Krakeel.

Fire station to be moved away from base of dam

Fayette County picked up almost $500,000 in federal grants for public safety last week.

Youth Challenge gives teenagers another chance

Hundreds of young people in Georgia are seizing a unique opportunity for educational growth, and it is literally turning their lives around.

Council to take one more look at 54 homes on 20 acres

Four homes are the sticking point as the Odom family and the Fayetteville City Council struggle to hammer out an agreement on the family's plan for 54 homes on 20 acres just south of downtown.

Four qualify so far for city posts

Fayetteville Mayor Mike Wheat surprised onlookers last week by announcing he will not seek reelection Nov. 2.

Australia band trip on again

After a couple months of transcontinental negotiations and local uncertainty, the Fayette County High School band will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

Wings air show doubles last year's attendance

Last weekend's Wings Over Dixie air show at Falcon Field in Peachtree City was an overwhelming success, with attendance at the two-day event far beyond the organizers' expectations.

Tyrone roads to be closed for Founders Day

One of the biggest weeks of the year is unfolding in Tyrone this week, and residents and visitors will have to deal with road closings to make sure everyone has a safe time.

NAACP Freedom Fund dinner set

Plans are underway for the second annual Freedom Fund Banquet, sponsored by the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP. The fund-raiser, set for Saturday, Oct. 23, will honor a host of Fayette County citizens who have had an impact on the lives of area minority residents.

Collins set town hall meetings

U.S. Rep. Mac Collins will have two town hall meetings next week, including one in Peachtree City.

Grand Jury has busy week

Business is picking up at Fayette Superior Court as the next trial session looms just around the corner.

Steele announces mayoral bid

Ken Steele has announced that he will be seeking the office of mayor of Fayetteville in the upcoming election Nov. 2.

Police Blotter

Gordon enrollment soars

After the third highest enrollment increase in the University of Georgia System last year, Gordon College's enrollment climbed even higher this fall semester.

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