Some residents' fears that a new jail will mean increased danger in downtown Fayetteville are misplaced, according to Fayette County Sheriff Randall Johnson.

Parents, students, schools grapple with graduation rules

When the state of Georgia did away with the general high school diploma three years ago, school districts including Fayette County's were faced with navigating students through a confusing maze of new requirements.

F'ville to target `for sale' autos at The Gazebo

If you've been using the parking lot surrounding The Gazebo in downtown Fayetteville as a used car dealership, beware.

Planners puzzled why Ed. Board opposesrezoning `no-brainer'

Fayette County Planning Commission members scratched their heads in mock perplexity last week as they read the county Board of Education's response to two rezoning requests.

PTC votes traffic limit rule on new construction

In a move that may be unprecedented in Georgia, the City Council of Peachtree City last week adopted a traffic ordinance that places new stipulations on what effects future developments can have on highway gridlock and what measures must be taken to relieve the traffic squeeze.

Dispatcher in Fayette carjacking nominated for statewide award

A Fayette County 911 operator has been nominated for a Governor's Public Safety Award for her performance in helping thwart an April 26 carjacking in Fayetteville.

Tree protection, truck parking laws on Fayetteville agenda this week

Fayetteville City Council will discuss a proposed new tree protection ordinance tonight with plans to consider its adoption Monday night.

Tax rates change little for Fayette residents

Fayette residents' property tax rates will drop this year, but the savings will be barely noticeable.

ARC to reveal test results on transportation plan

Fayette and other metro Atlanta residents will get an idea how well the Atlanta Regional Commission's new 25-year, $37 billion transportation plan may work in a public forum next week.

Candidate forum set Sunday

Fayette County Young Republicans and Occumed Management Associates Inc. of Peachtree City will host a “Meet Your Candidates” reception Sunday at the old City Depot in Fayetteville.

Commission: No future public shoots county range

After this year, Fayette County 4-H won't be able to use the Sheriff's Department shooting range for its annual fund-raising turkey shoot.

Collins: Social Security funds in worse shape than expected

Mac Collins, Fayette's representative in the U.S. House, said this week that findings of the bipartisan Task Force on Social Security reveal that the program is in worse financial shape than previously believed.

Report: County water

Fayette County's water supply meets or exceeds all the federal standards for quality.

Fayetteville police make 3 drug arrests

Three men are in custody on drug charges after two separate traffic stops in Fayetteville over the weekend.

Collins races, raises funds for Rainbow House kids

In an electrically charged race against the clock, Rep. Mac Collins drove a pint-sized Ford Mustang around a track and won $500 for Jonesboro's Rainbow House in the third annual Kmart Kids Race Against Drugs.

Brooks takes turn to honor Krakeel

Honoring Jack Krakeel, Fayette's director of Fire and Emergency Services, was the first order of business at the Brooks Town Council meeting. He was recently chosen national Fire Chief of the Year by Fire Chief magazine.

Brooks Coke bottles have arrived

“The Coke bottles are in,” announced Brooks Town Councilwoman Caroline Smith at last week's town council meeting.

Christmas ornament sales to raise funds for international learning

Christmas ornaments now on sale at a local retail store will help raise money to promote business education and international commerce.

Hecht named one of state's top 40 under 40

Georgia Trend magazine has named state Sen. Greg Hecht one of its top 40 Georgians under the age of 40.

Two times four

Birthdays arrive in quadruplet at the Martin home in Fayetteville this week.

Clayton State offers teacher education information sessions

The Office of Teacher Education at Clayton College & State University will conduct two information sessions on its Middle Level Teacher Education program Thursday, Oct. 21.

Breast cancer awareness walk nets $71,000

Local participation in the recent Avon Beast Cancer three-day walk netted more than $71,000 for the fight against cancer.

ARC to unveil new high-speed transportation technology

The Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the state Department of Transportation, is conducting a nine-month study to determine the possibility of bringing new magnetic transportation technology to the South.

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