A renowned local pastor was found in contempt of court Tuesday morning after his latest refusal to appear for a deposition in the Evander Holyfield divorce case.

Parents eye high church school costs

This is the second in a series of articles comparing Fayette County's public and private schools.

Home Depot approval hinges on DOT favor

It took four hours of discussions Thursday night, but the developers of a proposed Home Depot on the west side of Peachtree City got the go-ahead from the City Council over the objections of many residents in the area.

Governor's plan to cost local schools $4 million

Gov. Roy Barnes' proposal to revise the formula for state school funding grants could cost the Fayette County School District $4 million if passed, according to Dr. John DeCotis, Fayette school superintendent.

Thomas takes Fayetteville to court

Developer Stan Thomas has filed suit against the city of Fayetteville to get restaurant zoning restored on a 3.18-acre tract next to Fayette Pavilion.

'Village' zoning still being fine-tuned

Fayetteville officials are hoping that the dawn of 2000 will bring closure to a project that is expected to set the tone for the city's future

Ethics Commission cites anti-SPLOST action committee

Georgia's Ethics Commission Monday cited anti-sales tax advocate Carl Avrit for failure to identify his organization in phone messages last September, but chose not to levy a fine.

Fence question goes to council

Robert Holmes says he just wants to keep his dog in the backyard and thieves and vandals out.

County tree law ready for a vote

A new Fayette County ordinance designed to save more mature specimen trees from developers' bulldozers is pruned and ready for planting.

Apple Orchard passes next hurdle

Future residents of Apple Orchard, a 50-home subdivision planned on 20 acres just south of downtown Fayetteville, will be able to enjoy a small park, complete with a gazebo and a small waterfall, next to a lake on the property, plus an additional park at the center of the development.

Title I funding bypasses local schools

The Georgia Department of Education has released its list of schools receiving Title I funding, and the progress they have made in improving their performance levels.

Woman charged with forgery in check spree

A Riverdale woman faces 12 forgery charges in connection with an alleged check-writing spree at the Fayette Pavilion last winter.

Police blotter

Three enter guilty pleas

Three men pled guilty last week in Fayette County Superior Court and received probated sentences on unrelated offenses, according to court documents.

Brooks seeking cleaning service

The Brooks Town Council has put out a bid sheet for a contractor to clean the interior of Hardy Hall and the City Hall, as well as groundskeeping services.

Local fireman gets scholarship

Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services announced last week that Lt. Steve MacFall is the latest recipient of a $1,000 Metro Fire Chiefs Scholarship for his continuing college education.

Collins' equal compensation bill for friendly fire victims enacted

U.S. Rep. Mac Collins succeeded in securing compensation for the families of American personnel who were killed in a case of friendly fire over Iraq.

Hecht offers mentoring bill

State Sen. Greg Hecht has introduced proposed legislation to establish statewide voluntary mentoring programs in schools.

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