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PTC, Newnan top list for Atlanta Christian College relocationThu, 05/15/2008 - 8:41pm
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Fayetteville arrests 5 on gang charges from gunfire incidentThu, 05/15/2008 - 4:37pm
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Fayetteville police have arrested five teenagers from Fulton County for an incident at The Banquet Hall off Glynn Street on Jan. 27. 5 comments | read moreBusted at Mike and C'sA Citizen reader just submitted this photo depicting the aftermath of a "felony takedown" executed by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force in the Wilshire Pavilion shopping center parking lot Friday afternoon. Man pleads guilty to shooting girlfriend, cop in FayettevilleA Fayetteville man pled guilty this morning to shooting a Gwinnett woman and a Fayetteville policeman in August 2006. Jarrod Michael Gooden, of Byington Drive, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Fayette Superior Court Judge Johnnie L. Caldwel Jr. Sandy Creek track tops in Ga.The Sandy Creek boys track team celebrates its second consecutive Class AAA state title in this victory photo. The Patriots were led by Christian Taylor, who was a state champion and state record setter in the long jump, the triple jump and the 400 meter dash. Also this weekend, Landmark Christian School’s boys track team won their eighth Class A state title in track. For more on track results, see the story on Page D1. Photo/Special. Fayette tax commissioner seeks raise – or does he?Wingo asks for increased fees to collect taxes for cities; opponent says Wingo wants pay raise; he says it’s for his employees School board sees falling revenue, rising costs; cuts likely comingThe economic downturn and escalating fuel costs will be on the radar screen of Fayette County Board of Education members as they discuss the 2008-2009 budget at the May 21 meeting and at a budget workshop in early June. The budget will be adopted prior to July 1. Horgan disputes ethics with DunnCommissioner Robert Horgan indicated Tuesday that he is not going to get into an ongoing battle with former County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn in the Post 1 commission race. Banquet honors law officersFirst Baptist Church in Fayetteville was packed May 8 as officers from across the Griffin Judicial Circuit were honored at the Second annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet sponsored by District Attorney Scott Ballard. F’ville participates in drug seizures, receives $79,615All it took was a handshake with Fayette County Sheriff Randall Johnson for Fayetteville Police Chief Steve Heaton to walk away with $79,615.51. But that was the easy part. Watering rules not likely to change quicklyAll reservoirs either full or near it, Fayette will ask state to loosen restrictions Itching to wash your own car at home? Or turn on your yard’s irrigation system? Or blast the accumulated pollen off the house? School board hears questions over purchasing policyThe May 7 workshop at Fayette County School Board did not come with a lengthy agenda, but it did come with concerns over a policy that some parents viewed as questionable. Wing named as Hood Avenue Teacher of the YearHood Avenue Primary School is pleased to announce that Kindergarten teacher Michelle Wing is Teacher of the Year. Wing was selected by her peers as being a teacher who constantly goes beyond the call of duty to help the students that she serves. She makes learning fun and exciting for our students by creating innovative ways to reach each individual child’s learning style. “It is a pleasure to watch her teach and interact with our students on a daily basis”, says Principal Dr. Kiawana Kennedy. Cop Report 051408The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Xbox marks the spot: 3 tagged in theftA citizen’s tip led police to arrest three Fayetteville teenagers Monday for a burglary from a residence at Cobblestone Apartments, officials said. During the investigation officers located the car described by the caller, Fayetteville police said. Inside that car was an Xbox 360 video game system taken from the apartment, police said. Top honors for U.S. Army Forces Command civilian employeeLarris J. Marks of Fayetteville was selected by the Secretary of the Army to receive the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service, the highest civilian honorary award granted for a Department of the Army civilian. Fayette will ask to modify water restrictionsState open to changes, but warns drought could worsen over summer Though nearby Spalding County was one of six Georgia counties to have water restrictions eased by the state this week, Fayette can expect no such break just yet, according to state officials. Drive-thru rage: gun pulled at Fayetteville McDonald'sA disgruntled customer pointed a gun at a McDonald's employee late Tuesday night before driving off, Fayetteville Police said Wednesday afternoon. Relay for Life supporters march to ‘Amazing Grace’Seventeen-year-old bagpiper and McIntosh High School student Brian Forsyth leads the mass of caregivers to the sounds of “Amazing Grace” in the silent Caregivers Walk near the beginning of the 2008 Fayette County Relay for Life. Dunn reenters county politicsWhen qualifying closed Friday afternoon for the three County Commission races, one name towered above the rest. Former County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn qualified to run against Commissioner Robert Horgan in the Post 1 race. DA Ballard opposed by his former assistantThe upcoming political season will be interesting at the Fayette County Courthouse, as incumbent District Attorney Scott Ballard faces a former employee wanting to take his place and three other Republicans seek the office of retiring Probate Court Judge Martha Stephenson. No free ride for 3 school board postsIncumbents Smith, Key and Smola draw 4 challengers for July 15 The Fayette County Board of Education had no shortage of candidates to qualify for the seats in Post 1, 2 and 3 to be decided later this year. A total of four challengers will face incumbents Janet Smola, Terri Smith and Marion Key. Fayette foreclosures set to doubleThe news doesn’t seem to be getting any better for the county’s staggering economy. In statistics released last week by equitydepot.net, Fayette’s homes up for foreclosure could easily double the 2007 number. National Day of Prayer draws hundreds in F’villeIt was electric, but it had nothing to do with storm fronts. It was transcendent, but it had nothing to do with mysticism. Child abduction attempt foiled in South FayetteAn 11-year-old boy avoided a potential child abduction Thursday afternoon, according to deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. County to offer microchipping of pets; may raise adoption feeIt could soon cost you more to adopt a pet from the Fayette County Animal Shelter. During today’s (May 7) workshop meeting, the Fayette County Commission will consider a request from Animal Control Director Miguel Abi-Hassan to increase the fee structure at the shelter. In an earlier meeting this year, he told the board that the fee structure had not been reviewed since 1980. PTC plans to sue police HQ architectFacing a multitude of repair problems with its 7-year-old police headquarters, the Peachtree City Council voted Wednesday night to pursue legal action against the project’s architect: Don Cobb and Associates of Peachtree City. Chance, Yates, Seay and Fludd to face election opponentsFour state legislators who represent parts of Fayette County will face political opposition this year. South Fayette resident Rick Williams will face long-serving Rep. John Yates of Griffin for the Republican nomination for Yates’ seat in the 73rd district. That district includes the Brooks area In Fayette and a large chunk of Spalding County. Logging trucks? It’s for future Lake MacIf you’ve happened to spot a logging truck headed into or out of the current dead-end of TDK Boulevard towards Planterra Ridge golf course, don’t worry. The dormant TDK Extension project into Coweta County hasn’t been revived. Public invited to see off WWII veteransHonor Flight sending vets on free trip to WWII memorial in D.C. Next Wednesday, a group of Fayette WWII veterans will embark on a journey to Washington D.C. on an all-expenses-paid day long trip to the World War II memorial.
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