A moratorium on new development in Fayetteville may not have been what local developers had in mind when they asked City Council to delay action on a proposed new tree protection ordinance.

Clear-cut 17 acres? Stop! says Ed. Board

Board of Education members are balking at the idea that in order for students to study the environment, the board may have to destroy a little of it.

ARC: Transportation plan will solve metro's air problems

Regional transportation planners are hoping to see Fayette and other metropolitan Atlanta residents abandon their cars and use buses or trains over the next 25 years.

'Village' project headed for planners

The Village, an upscale, mixed-use, high-density project that is expected to change the face of downtown Fayetteville, is ready for the next step in a process that began early this year.

Local Lutherans, Catholics eye historic accord

On Oct. 31, local Roman Catholics and Lutherans will join to celebrate an event of historical significance to churches throughout the world when leaders of both bodies meet on the same day to sign a Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification in Augsburg, Germany.

Local Lutherans, Catholics to celebrate joint
declaration Oct. 31

For nearly half of the second millennium, the Christian church has been divided. This month, an event that would have been unthinkable a few decades ago will bring the two sides closer together, church leaders say. Some have expressed hope for real unity in the foreseeable future.

New Fayetteville zoning catergory would replace PUD

Timing is everything as the Fayetteville Planning Commission considers a proposed new zoning category during its business meeting Tuesday.

Rapist's bid for new trial denied

James Carlton Jenkins, serving a life sentence for rape and several other sex crimes, was rejected Friday morning in his bid for a new trial

Hotel proposal gets cool reception from planners

A 60-room, four-story hotel would be the best use of the space behind Fayetteville's new Schlotzky's Deli, developers say.

City planners to take one more look at truck parking law

Fayetteville's Planning Commission wants to take one more look at a proposed new law banning the parking of tractor-trailer trucks in residential neighborhoods before City Council votes on it.

City considering bids for police station design

The City Council of Peachtree City will consider bids for the design of its new police station at tomorrow night's regular monthly meeting.

SPLOST group changes roles

The political action committee that spearheaded the push for a special local option sales tax for school improvements in September will continue as a communications committee, acting as a link between citizens, the school superintendent, school board and staff.

Board gives up state money for elementary school

For lack of $309,000, Fayette County schools have given up $2.7 million.

Planners to discuss tree preservation, portable classroom laws Thursday

Trees and trailers will be on the agenda for the Fayette County Planning Commission in its monthly work session tomorrow.

P&Z sets vote on day care center

Plans for a new day care center on Ga. Highway 54 west near downtown Fayetteville will be on the agenda for the city Planning Commission next week.

FUTURE group hopes to answer tax inequity questions soon

A committee of officials from Fayette County and its municipalities hopes to choose a consultant next month to determine whether county or city residents are being taxed unfairly.

Impact fee group hopes to report soon

A citizens' committee studying the idea of charging developers a special tax to pay the costs of new county services that their developments require hopes to have a recommendation for the County Commission by December.

Second Freedom Fund Banquet set Saturday

More than 200 people are expected to attend the second anual Freedom Fund banquet and dinner Saturday, sponsored by the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP.

Scouting demonstration set Saturday

“It's never too late to join Boy Scouts,” says Michael Reese, district executive for the Flint River Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Clayton State offers evening hours for student services

New evening hours will help busy local students seeking admission and other services at Clayton College & State University.

Collins to Fayette Republicans: 3rd party could hurt GOP in '00

Fayette County's representative in the U.S. Congress gave a “call-to-arms” talk to Fayette County Republicans at their monthly breakfast recently.

Richard Lackey honored as Firefighter of the year

Lt. Richard Lackey is the Fayetteville Fire Department's selection for Firefighter of the Year. He is to be recognized Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Melear's in Fayetteville.

CCSU sets teacher info sessions

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

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