Another school construction vote next year seems likely, Fayette County school officials said following the 52–48 percent defeat of a $90 million package last week, and they are optimistic despite what some perceive as the county's “anti-growth” disposition.

SPLOST foes seek a fresh look at needs

Fayette County voters opposed to passage of a one cent special local option sales tax and bond sale last week were gratified when the measure lost. At the final count, 6,015 voters turned out to defeat the referendum which was designed to fund four new schools and renovate and improve existing schools over five years.

County wary of setting vote on new jail following school defeat

Fayette voters' rejection of an extra penny of sale tax to pay for new schools last week did not escape the notice of the county commissioners, who are looking for ways to fund a new jail and court complex.

New fairgrounds ready for 49th Fayette Kiwanis Fair

Members of the Fayette County Kiwanis Club are “working right up until the deadline” to get the new fairgrounds ready for the largest ever Fayette County Fair.

`Jesus' video coming to your box

Beginning Monday, approximately 40,000 videos about the life of Jesus Christ will be mailed out to every household in Fayette and Coweta counties. Titled “Jesus,” the video arrives compliments of hundreds of Christians in the area, representing more than 75 churches of various denominations. According to Mary Frances Bowley, one of the coordinators of the “Jesus” video project, many individuals have pooled their resources of time, money and prayer, to provide a copy to every home.

Courthouse clock getting a new face

You may have noticed that the north face of the clock in Fayette's old courthouse is missing.

Outdoor burning season starts Oct. 1

Last week's rain may have come just in time for homeowners wanting to burn leaves and other yard debris.

Liquor looking unlikely for November

Liquor legalization advocate Lane Brown says he probably will know by today whether he will continue to pursue a pouring license referendum for this November's election or wait for next March.

Drug conviction draws 25-year sentence

A Fayette County jury took only 15 minutes Monday afternoon to convict a man on drug charges after a day-long trial.

Superior Court

The criminal trial calendar of 168 cases was trimmed considerably last week during a couple of final plea sessions. Among the cases resolved last week were the following:

Fireplace maintenance suggested

Each year many Fayette County residents use their fireplaces early in the fall or winter with little knowledge of the danger that could lay ahead.

New Tyrone Subdivision

Curious Tyrone residents may want to make the trek to town hall Thursday night to get a glimpse at a possible new subdivision for the town.

County promises help with silt problems in lake

“If you can't do anything else, tell us who we need to go after,” was Jim Bass's plea to the Fayette County Commission last week.

Neighbors wait for action on long-delayed amenities

County officials are hopeful that residents of Harbor Lakes subdivision will soon be able to use the neighborhood's recreation facilities, something the homeowners have been waiting three years for.

Monday is registration deadline for Nov. 2 vote

If you want to vote in Fayette's upcoming municipal elections and you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out.

Fayette County Health Dept. urges all to consider getting a flu shot

Every year thousands of Americans suffer the body aches, fever, chills, sore throat and cough associated with influenza.

Historic house gets 30-day respite from wrecking ball

Fayetteville leaders are scrambling to put together a plan to save the historic Dorsey home place from the wrecking ball, but time is running out.

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