The Citizen Online - Fayette

Key gives school board majority an 'F' on recent redistricting

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:46:42 -0400

Former teacher and Post 3 incumbent Marion Key gives a redistricting grade of “F” to the majority on the Fayette County Board of Education.

District attorney, sheriff candidates square off at forum

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:35:46 -0400

Nearly 100 residents turned out Tuesday night for a spirited debate among the candidates for the District Attorney and Fayette County Sheriff’s race.

Three candidate forums set next week

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:39:55 -0400

Republicans also hosting rally at headquarters

Three candidate forums will be hosted next week for voters wanting to learn more about those running for local office in the July 15 primary.

Local student given young entrepreneur award

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:47:11 -0400

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation recently announced the Georgia recipients of the sixth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students, and Fayette County High School student Asad Abdulla of Fayetteville is among them.

Notables 7-2-08

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:45:05 -0400

• Fayette student receives Piedmont academic honor
Spencer Shelton of Fayetteville has been named to the dean’s list at Piedmont College after completing the recent spring semester with a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.99. Piedmont College is an independent liberal arts college of about 2,000 students with campuses located in Demorest and Athens, Ga. Founded in 1897, the college offers undergraduate degrees in 32 major areas and master’s degrees in education and business.

McGuffie gets call to sports reality TV series

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:31:19 -0400

Many people dream of receiving their 15 minutes of fame, and one of the ways they attempt to fulfill that desire is to try out for reality TV shows.

Some reality TV hopefuls get their opportunity without even trying, which is exactly what happened to Georgia McGuffie, a 2003 McIntosh High School graduate, who was born and raised in Peachtree City.

F’ville dining landmark Village Café closes its doors forever

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:29:58 -0400

Crowds of local diners flocked to sample beloved dishes like the Pecan Grilled Chicken at The Village Café one last time last Saturday night, because when the doors closed at the end of the evening, they would not open again.

Money issues at heart of commission races

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:15:40 -0400

One of the defining issues resonating through this year’s County Commission races seems to be the county’s proposed defined benefits program.

Local motorcycle rider dies after crash

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:14:39 -0400

Fayetteville man remembered fondly by friends

A Fayetteville motorcycle racer is being mourned after he died Wednesday following a motocross accident last week in Madisonville, Tenn.

Sheriff candidates make their case

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:34:42 -0400

The four candidates vying to become Fayette County’s next sheriff laid out their plans and goals to the public at a forum in downtown Fayetteville Thursday evening.

Commission candidates face off

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:35:39 -0400

The political darts flew between candidates for the Fayette County Commission seats at tonight’s candidate forum at the Sams Auditorium.

Local CRCT scores: Some schools need math help

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:11:48 -0400

• Trailing the county in 8th-grade math: Fayette Middle and Flat Rock Middle schools

• In 5th-grade math, Fayetteville Elementary and North Fayette Elementary bring up the rear

Last chance for public to speak on county budget is Thursday

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:10:42 -0400

What if you were about to pass a $79 million budget — featuring big pay raises for county employees during an economic recession — and nobody cared?

School employees get raises; your taxes likely to increase, too

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:09:09 -0400

• School budget results in tax increase

• All school system employees will get raises; teachers get larger raises

Fayette’s Hayhurst named president of Harry Norman

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:07:53 -0400

Fayette businesswoman Martha Hayhurst is the new president of one of the best-known names in Atlanta real estate circles — Harry Norman Realtors.