How to come up with $60 million for a new county jail and courthouse will be a hot topic again at the Fayette County Commission's next meeting.

Fayette Commission pledges public hearing on jail plans

Residents who are pushing for a public hearing on plans for a new Fayette County Jail will get their wish, says County Commission Chairman Harold Bost.

PTC fumes incident sparks county concern about HazMat response

The state's finest hazardous materials disaster response team didn't swing into action until hours after a release of potentially deadly chemical gases recently, and Fayette County commissioners are looking for ways to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Developer challenges PTC traffic ordinance

The county's largest developer is suing Fayette's largest city in a traffic dispute — a big traffic dispute.

How do you get a dump truck out of your basement?

A Fayetteville family got a surprise visitor in its living room Friday evening — a dump truck.

School board, PAC cleared in ethics complaint hearing

The State Ethics Commission voted 3-0 Monday to dismiss a complaint filed against the Fayette County Board of Education regarding a perceived donation to a political action committee supporting passage of the special purpose local option sales tax.

`They're still the best'
Two Fayette retired generals reminisce, sing praises of U.S. veterans

“The American soldier is the best fighting soldier in the world,” according to Fayetteville's resident four-star Gen. Bill Livsey (retired).

Choking victim finds help at fire station

The personnel of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services are trained to be ready at all times for any situation. But occasionally a dire situation develops right in the station, without a 911 call, as a would-be victim can even appear at the front door.

Local emergency preparedness plan recognized by federal agency

Another Fayette County emergency preparedness program has received praise from federal officials

Planners recommend denial of 3-acre zoning on Hwy. 92

TCG Holdings Inc.'s plan to put 49 homes on 178 acres on Ga. Highway 92 south is compatible with the Fayette County's land use plan, the Planning Commission decided last week.

Commission to United Way: Sign is fine, but elsewhere

A highly visible poster board sign in downtown Fayetteville with a thermometer showing progress in United Way's Fayette fund-raising efforts is a good idea, county commissioners agreed last week.

Fayetteville City Council eyes truck parking law

Fayetteville City Council is expected to decide the fate of local truck drivers who park their rigs at home during what promises to be a short meeting Monday.

Talley, Avery prepare for runoff

Candidates Clyde Avery and Bill Talley are working this week to get their voters to the polls one more time, as the two are locked in a runoff in the Post 1 Fayetteville City Council election.

Mayor-elect Steele getting up to date

Kenneth Steele is spending a little more time around City Hall, now that he has been elected Fayetteville's mayor.

Fayette residents break record for Heart Walk fund-raising

A contingent of between 50 and 100 walkers from Fayette County joined more than 4,000 Atlanta area walkers at the American Heart Association's Heart Walk Sunday.

Magistrate candidate announces early

Robert “Bob” A. Ruppenthal has announced he will run for magistrate judge in 2000.

Tree committee named today

Fayette County's Planning Commission will have to have to called meeting to name a citizens committee to study a proposed new tree preservation ordinance.

Sheriff to speak to NAACP

Fayette County Sheriff Randall Johnson is slated to address the Fayette County chapter of the NAACP at its regular monthly meeting Saturday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Peachtree City.

Learning by doing: Students hone international skills in marketing through Star program

Amy Hunter is a Sandy Creek High School senior and CEO of an international trading company

Fayette teacher honored by TBS

Tony Pattiz, a history teacher at Sandy Creek High School, was awarded the TBS Superstation Super Teacher award for the 1998-99 school year. Pattiz represented the Fayette County School District at the Super Teacher Awards ceremony last month.

Recycling Guide seeks info

Fayette County Extension Service is updating the Recycling Guide to Fayette County.

Commission done for November

After meeting for its monthly work session last week, the Fayette County Commission is taking the rest of the month off, as far as meetings are concerned.

Harvesters of pine straw need permit

Entrepreneurs tempted to gather pine straw from vacant woods and then sell it to homeowners for their landscaping needs should think twice, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission.

Coverdell gets seat on Finance Committee

U. S. Sen. Paul Coverdell, R-Ga., will replace the late Sen. John Chafee, R-R.I., on the prestigious Senate Finance Committee.

Cox fund-raising dinner planned

Supporters will have a fund-raising reception for state Rep. Kathy Cox Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Woodcreek subdivision clubhouse.

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