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Fayette gets more H1N1 nasal vaccine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:42:38 -0500

The Fayette County Health Department has just received another 400-dose shipment of the H1N1 flu vaccine nasal spray.
The spray is also known as Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV).

Attorney sentenced for bilking local investors

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:36:07 -0500

A McDonough attorney who defrauded people in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and other Georgia cities in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison today.

3 PTC races up for Dec. 1 runoff

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:37:08 -0500

Peachtree City voters, your job is not done yet.

Candidates in three races failed to win 50 percent of the vote, there will be a runoff election Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Fed follows up on FDIC order with Bank of Georgia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:04 -0500

An Oct. 29 agreement between the Federal Reserve System and Georgia Bancshares, the holding company of Bank of Georgia (BOG), stipulates that the company will not declare or pay dividends and will not incur debt or buy or redeem shares without Fed approval.

Fayette election returns tonight

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:32:59 -0500

The Citizen will have vote tallies tonight from the 1-cent SPLOST referendum and from the four council races in Peachtree City, the three races in Fayetteville and the one contested post in Tyrone.

For great chili, get great cooks

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:55:56 -0500

The Line Creek Civitan Club hosted their annual Great Chili Challenge at Shakerag Knoll last Saturday.

Fayette schools: What are costs of being ‘special’?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:48:05 -0500

Answers: $16.2 million in 300 locally funded positions; 100 extra bus drivers, lots of non-state-paid parapros; 5th-grade band at every elementary school

Fayette YMCA absorbed into Coweta’s Summit Y

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:13 -0500

The Metro Atlanta YMCA leadership is merging the Fayette Family YMCA with the Summit YMCA in Coweta County. The merger was initiated in late 2008 and will not result in any loss of programs. The only change to date is the loss of Fayette’s long-time executive director and the possible merger of the two local boards.

Fayette BoE gets showing of high-tech teaching tools

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:52 -0500

The Fayette County Board of Education Monday night got a glimpse into the future of learning. And it didn’t take a crystal ball to see that the future of the emerging 21st Century Classroom initiative is centered in technology.

F’ville eyes more parking, booze busts’ fines

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:31:33 -0500

The Fayetteville City Council will take up a variety of issues Thursday night, including the consideration of a proposal to increase parking downtown and another relating to the lighting of the privately owned soccer field at Tiger Trail and Hood Avenue.

Fayette has plenty of ‘low earners’ too

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:54 -0500

Most areas of county have 25 percent of residents earning less than $1,200 a month

Newly-released data from the Atlanta Regional Commission shows that the lion’s share of Fayette County residents have jobs earning more than $3,400 a month.

Atlanta Bread at Fayette Pavilion adds new taste and looks

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:55 -0500

That Atlanta Bread Company restaurant at the Fayette Pavilion re-opened Tuesday with a new look and an enhanced menu, both designed to follow the changing preferences of customers.

Schools Prepare for Veterans Day Celebrations

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:22 -0500

A Long Standing Tradition Continues in Brooks

Public schools throughout Fayette will recognize and honor the community’s veterans and active duty military personnel on Veterans Day (November 11) with breakfasts, special programs and receptions.

Get your election updates here tonight

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:34 -0500

Later tonight tune in here at TheCitizen.com for continuously updated election results as they come in.

The Citizen will be reporting live from election central in downtown Fayetteville.

Limited H1N1 vaccine available for pregnant women

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:54:57 -0500

The health departments in Fayette and Coweta counties have a very limited supply of H1N1 shots available.

State health Communications Officer Hayla Hall said Monday morning the vaccine is available for pregnant women only. Those receiving shots are required to have either verbal or written consent from their obstetrician.