When is the next election for DA for Fayette County?

We used to be known as "Fayettenam" until Scotty took over. Criminals used to get the maximum sentence everytime, even for first offenders. His lovefests with criminals is killing this community.

Scotty is the weak link when it comes to law enforcement in Fayette.
The Sheriffs dept. and the police depts. are all doing a great job, now if we could just find a DA somewhere.......

Ballard replaced the incompetent Bill McBroom as DA. McBroom was probably the worst manager of any public agency in Fayette County history. He missed filing deadlines, couldn't manage case loads, etc. McBroom was simply out of his league.

Ballard's not to blame for this one, either. The solictor general James Inagawa handles all traffic cases for the county.
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Why won't Enigma answer one simple question ?

We simply don't know how to control the killing of 50-70,000 people every year in auto accidents.

Nothing is done in the case of most of them. Autos are dangerous, driving is dangerous, and we wish to drive our vehicles at whatever speed we wish, and encumbered as we might be by what we ingest or inherit!

Having judges sort it out--one by one--is about all we can do.
We allow each other to drive impaired and too fast. As long as that happens, the police can't do much.

Thanks...I am really not asking for the Police to do anything, I am asking for JUSTICE here to pay for a crime that she committed and to protect future deadly accidents that this irresponsible person may cause based on her past behavior. And now charged with 1 DUI and 2 vehicular homicides! The Solicitor General, representing the people of Fayette County, has made his sentencing recommendation to the court that would allow Mrs. Painter to plea "no-contest" to all charges and receive 24 months of probation, along with fines and a few other restrictions. How is this justice?

Sure there are accidents all the time that are truely accidents from folks that have never had a speeding ticket, DUI ever in their lives and make a mistake. In this case, this woman should NEVER be behind the wheel. She deserves a sentence more than 24 months of probation with a few fines attatched. Don't ya think?

May all the blessings of your families fall on Lennie and his family. I am sorry you have lost a man who was good for all.

Thank you.
Trent

How dare you get on here and post and out right lie, Trisha (Lennie's Sister) had NEVER said she was taking Lennie off of life support to ANYONE. Your sister was engaged to Lennie's brother just over 3 years ago (or so SHE said), while Lennie's brother was married to a beautiful woman here in Georgia. Rick (Lennie's brother) DIED in your sister (Suzannes) house, when Lennie and I received the phone call of Rick's death at 2:30am, WE had to call Rick's WIFE and tell her what happened. Where was your sister's loyalty then? And since you elected to get on here and make all these false allegations about "Lennie" the man I was with since 1989, lets clear up the rest, your "sister" didn't even wait until Rick was burried before she interfered with my marriage to Lennie and she KNEW we were married. So don't you dare get on here and judge my sister in law "Trisha" she has been more than fair to EVERYONE who wanted to visit Lennie including Suzanne, he has been in a coma for 6 days and where in the world you got "3 days" is beyond me!, it's not our fault your sister has only came to the hospital TWO TIMES. Lastly, Atlanta Medical Center has done a wonderful job and given him the best care possible. There are some things that us mere mortals can not control, God controls these things.
For the rest of the readers, our family thanks you so much for all your prayers, phone calls and support, Lennie loved living in Fayetteville, his friends and his family here.
God Bless

Barbie Dunn
Fayetteville,GA

I’m sorry for Trish and all involved. But to be quite honest I was hurt and upset by the entire situation. It was my understanding that life support was only to sustain his organs and the decision was already made because the others involved in the crash were taken to The Grady Trama Center. I had no way of finding out otherwise because neither I or my sister were not provided a password from Trisha (which was just plain and simply cruel) for updates on Lennie's health condition.

Look both Lennie and Rick shared a home together with my family for many years we were raised as brothers… both Lennie and Rick had a crush on my sister from day one. Suzanne's first date was with Lennie. Lennie has always loved Suzanne. Life has its strange twists and turns. What happened to Rick was tragic, but his death was due to health problems as both Lennie and Rick had bad blood sugar which was a constant concern. Rick died of septic and systemic poisoning due his health condition and had nothing to do with my sister… My Suzanne was inconsolable at Rick’s demise and to insinuate otherwise is just plain ignorant. She gained nothing from Rick’s bereavement but bitter tears, and then Lennie appeared he understood what she was going thru because he was going thru it too.

No my sister has not retained attorneys as I’ve heard other’s have. My sister is content to deal with her pain in a very private manner. It is for the living I pray for God’s grace for the dearly too soon departed already know. On thing for sure She has her own land and property... She also has class and shame on those who would say otherwise. She has no intention of trying profit from this tragic accident. I’m sincerely sorry from any misunderstanding as we have all lost a dear friend, and one whom I will always be humbled and honored to have known as a true brother. My you all be Blessed by the wonders of life.

What is this all about? Was there a real person killed?

I'm going to tell you this and I expect that you leave our family alone especially during this time. Lennie is my Dad and I do not at all appreciate your blogs and it was all started by you. You assumed you knew what you were talking about and I advise you to stay out of it. You might of known Lennie and I don't care what you think you know, but obviously your information is wrong so leave it alone and move on and worry more about your family then coming on here and blogging and starting Drama. I assume that you are grown and if so then act like it. Your sister has admitedly kept our Dad away from us so let us grieve in peace. I choose to remember him for the good things. He loved us all and whether or not you choose to believe it he love my Mom. That was a bond that will never be broken. Once you love someone that person is a part of you whether or not you are together. They had their problems as do we all. So let it go and let everyone have their own memories. Keep your life in Spartanberg and we shall keep ours here. Have class why don't you!!!

I do want to add that the fact you have as far as a legal representative your facts are way wrong. The Lawyer is strictly for his sisters use to help her get stuff she needs to get done so next time don't speculate.

Don't let that knucklehead above luckystar get to you.

The people who post regularly can spot BS a mile off.....no one believed what that fool had to say.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My brother was in the hospital for over a year because of a car accident. Hang in there.....even when it seems like it won't get better.....it is a trite cliche....but it is true....it's always the darkest before dawn...

I guess what I'm saying is save your strength for the months of physical therapy he will need.....he will need a lot of help with that....but you have many friends..

When my brother was in the hospital these verses gave me comfort

Luke 12:27 and Isaiah 40:31

Rely on the love of your friends I wish you the best.

I just wanted to add my prayers and faith and hope also to all of
Lennie's family. We have known Lennie for several years and do know
what a kind and caring person he is. We went to the hospital yesterday to see him and give our support to his family. We have met his Aunt and Uncle from California and his 2 step daughters. We met his sister Trish and her husband and indeed liked them from the start.
We have talked for long hours about Lennie and his life and I know
Trish has not once said she was going to remove the life support on her brother.
That is a mistake and she would never do that.I do also understand
that when they do brain scans, it tells the Drs alot,
dont get me wrong, the doctors are not always right either.
In this case they have ran the test twice and has been the same, no
change, there has been no brain activity. Lets do hope time is on his side.And he does need time to heal.
We really dont have to do anything at all, but pray to God that he does what is best for Lennie.I understand the loss of someone very special to me because my son worked with Lennie and he died about 2 years ago. Lennie was teaching him the art of Locksmith and Dustin really enjoyed it and loved working with Lennie. He told me many times that Lennie was patient and always trying to teach him how to get everything just right.
Lennie was there for my son and was there for us .
So my family and I will be there for Lennie and his family. We all need someone in a time of crisis. So we need to stick together and just pray for the best.

We are with you Lennie and please know, we love and care.
Godspeed Lennie......

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. One thing is for sure, Lennie Loves Fayette County and Fayette County loves Lennie. And all those that knew Lennie, myself and our children and grandson know what a close loving family we were...The residents in Fayette County have been such a blessing in helping us cope.

Barbie Dunn
Fayetteville,GA

Hi there Kermie ~ Yes, I agree. John Minaberry is an awesome person. We know him and Diane very well. All our very best to both of them for support,love and prayers.

but dollar they're just misunderstood teenagers, you wouldn't want to ruin their lives with tickets would you?

I yam what I yam...Popeye

All of the ones I have seen were definitely adults, men and women, mostly men. Kids are usually in school.
However, these are the kind of parents who create such kids as you mention! Overbearing, feel privileged. Some drive pickups, those terrible developers I suppose.
You despise the wrong people. The kids are salvagable.

that was sarcasm you dufus, I don't despise the kids, don't put your words in mouth, but I can see how you think, it's just the kids you know that deserve the breaks, right? Oh yeah and the Iranians.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Peachtree City certainly needs to get their game together.

Peachtree City has no control over anything being done about this intersection. Highway 74 is on the STATE. The STATE would be who you want to complain to, not the CITY. And given how very very long it took them to put a light on Highway 54 at the hospital (a deadlier intersection than Aberdeen/Hwy 74), I wouldn't hold your breath.

We all wish the best for those involved in the accident. No matter who was at fault, it was a tragedy.

... if they try to widen it or add any intersections or turn lanes - all hell will break loose by some here over the 'expansion' and 'invitation for outsiders from Fulton to come in to PTC'.

Correct, NOW the state runs GA 74, however GA had nothing to do with PTC allowing the whole mess of commercialism crammed into and around that intersecrion at 54/74.
This evaluation is exactly what happens down the road when a city allows more stores than traffic can reasonably bear whenin the wrong place!
Try to imagine TDK and 74 in ten to fifteen years.

Our councilFOOLS have complete disrespect for the very people who were instrumental in rescuing these people and making sure that no one else got hurt. Then the next morning they had a repeat performance at Peachtree Pky and hwy54.

They handed these men and women what bascally amounts to a paycut when they made them pay more out of pocket for health insurance and failed to give them cost of living raises.

Our councilFOOLS have put all of us at risk by short changing these people....we need all of our public safety people more than we need our councilFOOLS.

To all of our officers and firefighters thank you for being there for us. You did a fantastic job, and I know you all had to work harder than usual because staffing is so short. Thanks to all of you who have not resigned yet.

Actually this was some great reporting. Look at the time stamp of this article. 6:03pm - YESTERDAY.
This wreck wasn't hardly cleaned up at 6:03!
While a follow up today with additional details would be nice, how many newspapers do you know that respond that fast to breaking news?
Nice job Munford.

I agree, I saw it from the World Gym, the aftermath anyways. Somebody had to have made a serious mistake. There was more than just the Porsche involved, and that Porsche took a serious lick, because those are solid cars. I'm thinking speed, folks are rarely at the speed limit there on 74, and someone failing to see oncoming traffic.

I hope everyone is alright.

I can't agree with you more Barbie. I have known Lennie for quit some time and I can't say enough good things about him. A few years back he hired a young man to help him do his locksmith business.knowing that the young man had a problem with drugs, Lennie never gave up on the kid and helped him through good times and bad. Well to make a long story short.......Lennie wound up be a pallbearer for this kid when others had turned their backs on him long before his death. How do I know all of this? The young man was my son,"Dustin Chad Lovett" and I will NEVER forget the kindness this man showed to him.
Godspeed Lennie

It's amazing how Lennie and I were just talking about Dustin a couple of weeks ago. Like yourself, I can't say enough good things about him either. Lennie and I started the business together in 1996 and we were very blessed with an awesome clientele, we eventually hired several new employee's, but Dustin was "special" and we saw that in him from the beginning, Dustin always treated both of us with dignity and respect, and Lennie's heart is so big that he refused to give up on Dustin and I don't blame him, he has a heart of gold...it hurt him deeply when your son passed.
Lennie is a fighter, I know him so well, and I believe with all of my heart that he will continue to fight and make it through this.
Thanks to everyone as well for all of your thoughts and prayers, please pray for John Minaberry as well, he's been a friend of ours for many, many years as well as his wife Diane.
Be Blessed, And Remember To Be A Blessing To Others.

Barbie Dunn
Fayetteville,GA

Goodness is eternally rewarded. May you receive the blessings of comfort, healing and peace. May your pain be replaced with quiet thoughts of love and joy.

Thank you
Trent

When Clinton puffed dope and said he didn't inhale, I didn't hear any of your kind saying: to think about quiet thoughts of love and joy! He were evil!

Hwy 74 is very dangerous, and getting worse.
My prayers are with all of you.

God Bless

Any more info on this John? How are the people?

My husband and I came upon this wreck and pulled into Pikes as one life flight then another landed. I told him a few weeks ago that eventually 74 will have a red light at every intersection. I remember when I moved to Tyrone and had a party, there were no red lights. Direction simply said go south on 74 and when you cross over a bridge hang a right. Now that I live in PTC, I don't even know how many lights there are before you turn.
My prayers to all involved in this accident.

Another bad accident happened this morning @54 and Peachtree Pkwy at about 10:45 am .....no lifeflight though.. That intersection even has traffic lights,...not like the intersection involved last night...you think it would be safer.

I heard the driver of the Porsche died prior to life-flight arriving. I hope this is wrong. My prayers to everyone involved. I drove by at 10:00pm and it was still closed and the police were taking measurements. From what I heard, the Porsche was traveling north bound on 74 and was struck by a vehilce traveling south bound, turning left onto Aberdeen Parkway.

No one died at the scene. And as far as I know from when I was last at work, no one has died, period. One is very critical.