Seven stations in Fayetteville have gas going into lunchtime today; reports of testy drivers at the pumps; Email us your gas stories at jmunford@TheCitizen.com

Latest update on stores selling gas in Fayetteville (11:40 a.m. Thursday):
- The BP on Ga. Highway 54 East at Cobblestone Boulevard;
- The Marathon on Ga. Highway 85 near Kathi Avenue;
- The Pit Stop on Hwy. 85 near Kathi Avenue;
- The Flash Foods on Hwy. 54 at Jeff Davis Drive;
- The Flash Foods at the intersection of Hwy. 54 and Gingercake Road;
- The BP at Hwy. 85 near Hwy. 314
- The Exxon/Flash Foods at the intersection of hwys. 85 and 314.

As of Wednesday, 5 refineries remain shutdown in Texas; 7 others in process of restarting, according to U.S. Department of Energy

As the gas shortage continues to impact Fayette County, one local resident reported frayed nerves among other drivers at the Flash Foods at Ga. Highway 54 and Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville recently as long lines formed for the pumps. When an attendant announced the gas was out, motorists began yelling and screaming as the scene threatened to get ugly, the woman reported.

Members of American Legion Post 105 gather at the log cabin in Fayetteville Sept. 18 for a semiannual ceremony prescribed in the flag code to retire a large number of worn American flags.

On eve of SPLOST vote, Fayette schools are 1,328 students short of filling all available desks in elementary schools; 600 more new slots coming next year

Newly released figures by the Fayette County Board of Education show a total enrollment of 22,084 students for the 2008-2009 school year.

Back-to-back incidents over the weekend in Fayetteville may not have been connected but they shared a couple of interesting similarities. The incidents involved two men with guns wearing masks in an aggravated assault at Zaxby’s and a kidnapping outside Tinseltown Theater. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

What started with symptoms of illness that some area doctors and health agencies attributed to psychological problems ended in a $4 million out of court settlement.

What Peachtree City didn’t want, Fayetteville may get — willingly.

A proposed Goodwill store and career center could add more than 60 jobs to the county, along with providing a career center for prospective employees.

Residents in north Fayette may soon be addressing their mail differently.

During the Sept. 11 meeting of the Fayette County Commission, Capt. David Scarborough of the county’s EMS division said that he had been contacted by the U.S. Postal Service about the impact of switching approximately 2,200 residents into Fayetteville’s 30214 ZIP code.

Fayette County Health Department will hold a flu vaccine clinic Oct. 14-16 at its health center by appointment only. Flu vaccine will continue to be offered each day while supplies last.

On Saturday, if you hear the rhythmic beating of the drums in Peachtree City, dont worry. It doesnt mean that the natives are getting restless, it just means that the dragon boats have returned and the races have begun.

Increasing in popularity around the world, people are finding that dragon boat races are a great way to get people outdoors, building teams and teamwork and having fun.

The Fayette County Board of Education in October will become the first tax-levying entity in the county to have recordings of meetings available to the public. It will start with podcasts of board meetings and could in the future include video recordings on local access cable.

The Fayette County Board of Education in October will become the first tax-levying entity in the county to have recordings of meetings available to the public. It will start with podcasts of board meetings and could in the future include video recordings on local access cable.

After their trials had started Monday, two men pled guilty to drug charges in two separate cases in Fayette County Superior Court.

Resident called 911 after they tried to enter window of home

Sheriff’s deputies arrested three young men Thursday morning after they tried to break into a north Fayette home while someone was inside.

The Fayette County Youth Council NAACP will host its fourth annual Fashion/ Talent Show on Sunday, September 28, 2008 starting at 2 p.m. This event will be held at The Banquet Hall, 372 N. Glynn Street in Fayetteville.

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Gas shipments are beginning to make their way to Fayette County.

In the span of an hour late this afternoon, The Citizen spotted tankers at three local gas stations and several others that were back open selling gas.

Plunkett wants land donation agreement in hand

A proposal to extend Peachtree City’s sewer system outside the city limits for a shopping center on Ga. Highway 74 south was denied by the City Council Thursday night.

Says group must ‘agree to disagree’

Peachtree City Councilwoman Cyndi Plunkett shared a frank concern at Thursday night’s council meeting.

Sometimes it’s not a matter of dipping into your wallet or writing a check. In this case, it’s almost as easy as just rolling up your sleeve.

What started out as a way to help a Peachtree City soldier in Iraq has spawned into an effort to help far more soldiers.

The Peachtree City Fire Department will be conducting its semi-annual fire hydrant testing this month in accordance with national requirements.

A Peachtree City company helped officials in Jefferson Parish, La. establish phone and email communications after Hurricane Gustav hit several weeks ago.

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City announces the 2nd annual Dragon Boat Races and International Festival will be held at Drake Field on Lake Peachtree on Saturday, September 27 beginning at 8 a.m. Dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. It combines tradition with modern day teamwork, enthusiasm and strategy. Dragon boating is a great way for corporations, organizations and youth groups to get involved in a dynamic setting designed to promote team building.

For the first time, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recruiters will look to Georgia and South Carolina with four simultaneous Border Patrol agent recruiting events. On Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CBP’s Southern Blitz will launch recruiting events in four population centers including the Georgia cities of Atlanta and Columbus, along with Columbia and North Charleston in South Carolina.

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City shows their support for the Boy Scouts organization by donating funds with a check presentation at a recent luncheon. Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace.The Rotary Club of Peachtree City, chartered in 1967, is the oldest service club in Fayette County. This charitable giving organization supports local, national and international communities through member‘s “Service Above Self” volunteerism. Weekly meetings are noon - 1:00 P.M. at the Wyndham. For information about Rotary membership call 678.884.9556 or visit: www.peachtreecityrotary.org

Fayette County District Attorney’s Office on Sept. 12 successfully petitioned the court to try 16 year-old College Park resident Robert Eugene Crawford as an adult for the August 30th aggravated assault on a police officer at Tinseltown Theater at Fayette Pavilion. Crawford pulled a handgun and attempted to fire it at the officer.

Was that a hole-in-one? Coweta comes out on top at the 2nd annual Fairburn Golf Tournament held Sept.

Coweta County Commissioners Tuesday night approved Pathway Communities rezoning request to establish Twelve Parks retail and office component to complement the larger residential project previously approved near Sharpsburg. Commissioners approved the RC (Rural Conservation) zoning category change to O-I (Office – Institutional) and C-7 (Commercial Major Shopping District).

Fischer Crossing developer Scott Seymour says the payment now due one of the three parcels included on the large retail development at Ga. Highway 34 and Fischer Road in east Coweta will be resolved by the end of the month. Bank of Coweta last week called in the loan on the parcel situated in the northeast corner of the retail center. Work on the other two parcels will begin before the end of the year, Seymour said.

Coweta County commissioners Sept. 16 held a public hearing on the county’s proposed $60.5 million General Fund budget that will take effect beginning in October. The increase of approximately $900,000 in the proposed 2009 budget represents an increase of just over one-percent. Commissioners are expected to adopt the budget Sept. 23.