Thirty-day suspensions of alcohol licenses of 20 Fayetteville businesses caught last summer selling to minors will begin Jan. 1, after the holiday celebrations are over.

F'ville rules too strict?

Fayetteville officials probably will take a good look at the city's alcohol ordinance with an eye to making some changes, said Mayor Mike Wheat Tuesday.

Atlanta's airport to sink $2.4 million into Fayette environmental project

The city of Atlanta's plans to build a new runway at Hartsfield Airport may provide more than $2 million for an environmental project in Fayette County.

Public hearing about new jail set for Jan. 6

Residents who have been clamoring for a public forum to state their opposition to the Fayette County Commission's plans for a new jail and judicial complex will have their chance.

Law officers irked by no-bond release of burglary suspect

Recent actions by a local magistrate have drawn some sharp criticism from law enforcement officials who believe he is making it more difficult for them to do their jobs.

Murder trail set in SUV killing case

Fayette County's latest death penalty case unofficially got underway Monday morning as a hearing was conducted in Superior Court regarding a man charged with a drug-related murder last spring.

City Offering a good deal on Dorsey house – its' free

Fayetteville officials are looking for a good home for a good home.

Former Fayette folk find new life in Big Apple

Amid the strains of car horns bleating, theater stars singing and traffic cops yelling, a Fayetteville home girl is surviving quite nicely in the concrete canyons of Manhattan.

Voter-approved jail may cost more

If you want to vote on whether Fayette County issues bonds and increases property taxes to pay for a new jail and courthouse complex, the price tag may be a little higher than if no vote is taken.

Committee: Impact fees could raise $20 million

Impact fees could have an impact on Fayette County's capital improvement projects of more than $20 million over the next 20 years, a blue ribbon committee reported last week.

Pasture conundrum slows tree protecion rules

How to address land that is currently devoid of trees remains the sticking point as Fayette County planning commissioners work to finalize their recommendations on a proposed tree protection ordinance.

City moratorium continues; so does tree debate

Development in the city of Fayetteville is on hold for another month as developers and other members of a blue ribbon committee failed to reach agreement this week on a proposed tree protection ordinance.

Fayetteville waives fence restriction

A Fayetteville homeowner will be allowed to build a six-foot privacy fence in her backyard in violation of the city's development standards.

Rising Starr teacher Cathy Nix taped for USA-Today honor

Cathy Nix is known among students at Rising Starr Middle School as a tough teacher, but she's only as hard on the kids as she is on herself.

Mosely on cover of 2000 firemen's calendar

Former Fayette County and current Atlanta firefighter Matt Mosely, whose daring airlift rescue of a crane operator stranded above a Cabbagetown fire made international news last spring, is featured on the cover of the new “Hotlanta 2000” calendar, proceeds from which benefit the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.

Planners ready for 2000

The Fayette County and Fayetteville planning commissions have named their officers for the year 2000.

Clayton State sets its first ever winter graduation ceremonies

For the first time in its 30-year history, Clayton College & State University will have a winter graduation ceremony.

CCSU launching recruitment campaign

Clayton College & State University is inviting a few (hundred) students to join the University System's most technologically oriented institution for the new century

PSC issues score card for natural gas firms

Thinking about changing natural gas providers?

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