But it would be a little hard to try to have a friendly chat with someone who is running down the street with your purse he/she has just ripped off you shoulder, knocking you to the ground in the process. Likewise, if you are a bank teller, store clerk or customer with a gun in your face as they demand everything you have.

I have to disagree with you on the statement that we are all a few paychecks away from being trash. There are many people out there today who have lost their jobs and have not resorted to stealing from others. People of all colors and all ethnic backgrounds who are dues paying, law abiding citizens abhor the "trash" who steal what you have rather than work for it. These law abiding citizens would not steal your cellphone, you Wii, your rims, your car, etc., just because they wanted those items. The 'trash' isn't out there stealing a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter to feed their family.

Sadly to say, though some of these crimes are committed bu whites, the majority seem to be committed by blacks. To state this is not racist, just realistic. We all want to be able to go to the mall, the movies, the grocery store, ball game etc., and feel safe. We need to get rid of the trash regardless of race, ethnicity or gender.

Welcome to the neighborhood. Hope all your experiences are good ones.

"I would hate for this to turn into a race issue and mar those relationships. It's important to remember that we are all a few paychecks away from becoming the "trash" everyone is so concerned about."
First, no matter how hard times are, I nor anyone I know would turn to robbing anyone or any establishment. So I dont know who you know that would be "trashy" enough to turn to these means if paychecks are small.

It must be nice to be able to walk around with those lovely rose colored glasses on. I used to live in PTC and moved back to Fville for personal and financial reasons. I also grew up and graduated hs in NY. If you take a look around the pavillion, you see why citizens don't want to shop there. Talking to store Mgrs is a waste of time when they themselves are juist as weary about the surroundings.

The fact that EVERY description of the perps are that they are black, doesnt make it any easier to shop day or night there when you see 90% of the tags are Clayton County, their teens are hanging out up there and harassing you as you walk with your 7 yr old to your car.

The fact that almost a year ago there were Riverdale HS stuudents at the light on 314 asking for donations for their track team wasnt brazen enough, when I politely declined, having to hear them mumble,"Stingy, white..b*@ch" as they turned away.

Now you tell me momster35, is it still friendly diversity that we have here in Fayette County?

Why are all yours statements so emerged in hatred of others? What does the 9th ward have to do with EVERYTHING you comment on?

Do you hate the least of the world? Where is all the venom coming from?

Thanks Skyspy! I'm new to Fayette County and I was confused as to why I get funny stares when I register my kids for school or soccer. People are scared of blacks in Fayette. And young blacks are espically scary I'll bet. But you do know that if a black guy can afford to pay $460,000 to buy a house in White Water school district they aren't going to car jack you for your Toyota Corolla.

I completely agree with you when you say that there is no reason for any of "us" not be without a carry conceal permit. You guys should be armed. Lord knows I am. Urban sprawl is on its way.

But let me give you guys a couple of pointers. If you see a black guy and he has $400 Italian shoes on he probably won't snatch your purse. It is hard to run in those soft bottom shoes. But if he has $200 Nikes you might need to worry.

Stay strapped Fayette!

BTW, do you know a fellow blogger that goes by the name of "Hack"?
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Deputies were stationed all along New Hope, as far up as Fayette Christian. I guess they were trying to cut the guy off if he darted out from those neighborhoods. Cop copter circling around, too.

Seems to have been a very fast response. My wife and daughter were at the light at the Pavillion & 314 minutes after 5:00 and the cops were already all over the place. They were still out when I ran an errand a bit later.

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The fast response time might be because Randall was in the bank.
Correction: Randall was nearby, not inside the bank. I should have confirmed what someone told me, before I posted that.

I don't know if you have ever noticed it or not but a bank robbery draws police to that bank like flies to a lake of honey. Of course the investigation is done by the FBI since it is a bank, but it is an excellent opportunity for public relations.

Also, in the majority of cases these guys or gals who rob banks do get away initially since it only takes them 5-6 minutes to be miles away in any given direction. Pictures do eventually get them in some cases about their 5th or so bank.

But it is fascinating to see the response after the fact when a "bank" robbery comes over the communications network.
Not so much for Joe's Dollar Store!

It's logical, really. Most all banks are outfitted with silent alarms within a hand's reach of nearly every employee that bypass the 911 system and go straight to patrol units on the street. Think about it: Do you ever see a bank manager calling AFTER the fact to report a robbery? Police alway seem to "know" ... In this case, somebody likely tripped the alarm as soon as the dude walked in with a gun (I've been asked to take off my hat and sunglasses by guards before!) sending every cop car within 10 miles en route before he walked out the door. You often hear about them pulling into the parking lot just in time ... or that's how it goes on TV.
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If you have to go near the pavillion, make sure you are fully aware of your surroundings at all times. Park as close to the entrance of the store you are visiting.

Don't be afraid to profile. We know who the enemy is.

At home and in parking lots. And I recieve them in the in spirit in which they arrive.

better yet, go to Newnan or Atlanta, the drive is worth it.