Athens, Ga. – Robert Burch, a native Fayette Countian who went north to New York and beyond to find fame and success writing for children, will be inducted posthumously into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame in March.

Gunshots strike 2 historically black churches while they were unoccupied

The FBI has joined the probe into two incidents during the past week in which gunshots were fired into unoccupied black churches.

It appeared Tuesday night that the stars had not aligned for Starship Adult Novelties and Gifts in its preparation to open the company’s newest location at Thomas Crossroads. District 4 Commissioner Rodney Brooks told more than 300 anxious residents in attendance that the business license application was being denied because Starship had been determined to be a sexually-oriented business that is not permitted in the commercial area. The praise heaped on commissioners that night were contrasted Wednesday by the comments of Starship CEO Kelly Rogers, insisting that he would stock the store and not back off from his intention to operate his business.

An early morning fire at an unoccupied residence on Ga. Highway 92 North just north of Gingercake Road resulted in extensive damage. Firefighters fighting the blaze in sub-freezing temperatures saw the runoff water from their hoses freeze on the ground and roadway.

Suspect denied bond; prosecutor calls it 'worst case' of family violence she has seen

A Peachtree City woman suffered two broken wrists and a broken toe at the hands of her husband, who also raped her at the couple’s home in the Kedron Hills neighborhood Sunday, according to court documents in the case.

This afternoon Michael William Ellicott, 47, was denied bond on several criminal charges filed in the case.

The Fayette County Commission will hold its annual retreat Thursday and Friday on the third floor of the “old” courthouse in downtown Fayetteville.

Mayor defends secrecy of proposed layoffs; employees, public being surveyed

When the Peachtree City Council postponed acting on a recommendation to sack 23 landscape and maintenance employees Thursday night, it did so in the face of public criticism.

Homosexual ‘friends’ at issue in divorce order; Ga. Supreme Court to decide Fayette ruling

A former Fayette man is challenging an order that he not be allowed to entertain “his homosexual partners and friends” while his three minor children visit him once weekly.

They wanted to be a part of history. That is the reason a number of Fayette County residents traveled to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration Tuesday of President Barack Obama. A half-dozen of those making the trip shared their thoughts before beginning the journey.

It started off as a cold day, but that was only the weather. Frigid temperatures Saturday morning in Fayetteville could not dampen the spirits of the many participants and onlookers for the Martin Luther King Parade along Ga. Highway 85. The jubilation continued after the parade at Lafayette Education Center gym where more than 300 gathered for the MLK Commemorative Birthday Celebration Program.

He has served with the Fayetteville Police Department since 1993. Now Lt. Glenn Askew is going to serve his country. Jan. 8 was the last day the nearly 20-year law enforcement veteran will see of his department for more than a year.

Fayette County’s new sheriff, Wayne Hannah, wants more help from the public to combat crime.

Hannah is encouraging residents and business owners to report any suspicious activity immediately.

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

1st candidate to make formal announcement; may face incumbent Mayor Logsdon; 2 other slots to be decided this fall

If first-term Mayor Harold Logsdon decides to seek a second term later this year, he will face a challenge from another council member, Don Haddix.

As transportation projects across the state have been delayed or having their funding cancelled by the Department of Transportation, there is a growing concern about how to bankroll such projects.

Employees reunited deceased’s ashes with relative

Employees of a local salvage yard went out of their way to track down relatives of a deceased man whose remains were found in a wrecked truck.

An investigation into the activities of the two Florida men arrested Jan. 6 for shoplifting at the Best Buy at Fayette Pavilion revealed that the mini-van full of merchandise originated at two stores in Florida, one in Valdosta and one in Macon. The men would not say why they were in Fayette County.

An early morning traffic stop for speeding in Fayetteville Jan. 17 netted handguns concealed on three of the car’s occupants and a fourth person wanted in Alabama.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) Tuesday announced the results of three investigations in which a total of seven Fayette residents were arrested on drug-related charges.

A 30-year history rich in achievements and traditions will be highlighted February 9-13 as J.C. Booth Middle celebrates its milestone anniversary of serving the Peachtree City community.

Legacy Build needs your help to succeed. The Square Foot Ministry project is building office space for the Fayette Counseling Center, the community mental health center for Fayette County.

A Peachtree City woman has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault relating to a family violence incident with her 21 year-old daughter.

It seems they knew what they were looking for. That was the case early Thursday morning as burglars smashed the front window at the Foot Locker store at Fayette Pavilion and made off with an unknown quantity of merchandise.

A Fayetteville man was charged Thursday (today) with five counts of aggravated child molestation and five counts of child molestation, police said.

Total inventory blowout. Entire store on sale. Nothing held back. The handwriting was on the wall at World Market store at Fayette Pavilion. The store will be closing though no date has been announced.

Fayetteville police arrested a fifth-grade teacher at Cleveland Elementary School Tuesday on one count of child molestation, police said.

When new Fayette County Sheriff Wayne Hannah took over Jan. 1, the process of change began in earnest.

Hannah appointed his command staff, making a few changes at top leadership positions. Among those changes was the demotion of former sheriff’s candidate, Capt. Barry Babb, to the rank of deputy. Babb also was transferred from the Field Services Unit to the jail.

It was a meeting for Fayette County School Board to review the school system’s five-year strategic plan. Yet interspersed throughout the discussion Jan. 10 were continued thoughts on ways to deal with an impending revenue shortfall that will be addressed at the board’s Jan. 27 meeting.

With 777 homes in Fayette County identified as foreclosed properties, county and city officials are looking at a federal program that would provide up to $1.17 million toward fixing the problem.

One major county transportation project may be endangered after state officials have decided to withdraw federal funding.