The Fayette County Board of Education on April 16 said in effect: Slow down and let’s examine the numbers before we talk about closing three Fayetteville schools. Board member Marion […]
Fayetteville Police during the late morning hours April 17 entered the Fayette Gift Shop on North Glynn Street to serve search warrants related to illegal gambling on the premises. A
When it comes to outdoor events like a 5K Run/Walk or bike rides through a landscape of rolling hills there is nothing like the annual Race for Riley fundraiser. Now
For District 66 Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) the occasion was a town hall meeting held April 10 at Tyrone Elementary School. And it was a time to reflect on what
The Fayetteville Police Department is asking for your assistance in keeping an eye on abandoned properties. Due to current economic conditions, there are abandoned homes and businesses in just about
East Coweta Middle School teacher Blaire Booth was recently honored by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association as one of 36 teachers from across the U.S. to receive its
Fayette County is considered the healthiest county in Georgia, according to the 2012 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report for each county in the nation compiled by the University of
Two Griffin men were arrested April 11 on burglary charges in connection with a break-in in progress on Ga. Highway 85 Connector. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brent Rowan said
The Coweta County Commission will hold a public hearing April 17 on a proposal aimed at expanding the number of events held per year on the Powers Crossroads Festival property
The 2012 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report for each county in the nation compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has been released and Coweta County was
A meeting coming up in April sponsored by the Fayette County Issues Tea Party, Senoia Tea Party Patriots and the Democrats against Agenda 21 is geared to explaining what organizers
The rehabilitation of Shenandoah Boulevard was approved April 3 by a unanimous vote of the Coweta County Commission. Commissioners approved the $1.337 million low bid by C.W. Matthews Contracting Co.
Enough is enough. That’s what Coweta County commissioners thought April 3 when they voted unanimously to replace the X-ray inspection system at the Coweta County Justice Center after it recently
“He’s the most talented classical violinist to ever come from Georgia.” That resounding statement comes from Newnan’s native son and Wadsworth and Friends concert host Charles Wadsworth about Georgia-born and
Changes are coming to the Fayetteville sign ordinance. The City Council on April 5 heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance change that will give businesses the ability to
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens (center) met April 5 with members of the Fayette County Bar Association to update the group on his efforts to support the partnership between his
Where the chairman of the Fayette County Republican Party lives has become a flash point in an intra-party squabble. An internal, unsigned document written by unnamed members of the Fayette
This pile of trash left late last week in the parking lot of the Holly Grove A.M.E. Church in Peachtree City temporarily turned the site into what looked more like
The political realignment last November that installed three new members of the Fayetteville City Council played out last week in three veteran members of city boards being expelled in 3-to-2
UPDATED for print (Wednesday, April 11, 2012) — Fayetteville would lose two elementary schools and a middle school if the Fayette County Board of Education accepts Superintendent Jeff Bearden’s recommendation
UPDATED for print (Wednesday, April 11, 2012) — Fayetteville would lose two elementary schools and a middle school if the Fayette County Board of Education accepts Superintendent Jeff Bearden’s recommendation
A group of Tyrone residents have filed suit against the Tyrone Town Council in Fayette County Superior Court in an effort to overturn the recent inclusion of guns shops as
Get ready for a zombie invasion in Senoia. The city that has featured prominently in the AMC series “The Walking Dead” is about to go to the next level for
Coweta County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Ross was honored recently by the Union City Elks Lodge #1167 in appreciation of his heroism and valor. On Sept. 10, 2011 Deputy Ross placed
The Spring Fling 40 held March 31 was the opening event of the season at the Senoia Raceway and it was packed with an overflow crowd of spectators and plenty
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested two people in connection with a burglary on Mann Road and two others in connection with an attempt to steal telephone lines on
A Hogansville man has been charged with murder in the March 31 shooting death of Newnan resident James Christopher Johnson III outside the Corner Tavern. Newnan Police Chief Buster Meadows
Coweta County Assistant Solicitor Sandra Wisenbaker has announced that she will run for the office of Solicitor General of Coweta County currently held by Robert Stokely. Stokely recently announced that
The Senoia City Council voted April 2 to institute a measure designed to provide additional safety for the large crowds that regularly attend venues such as the parades on Memorial
Coweta County topped the 8 percent unemployment mark in January 2008 and more than four years later it’s still there. Coweta’s jobless rate in February was 8.5 percent while the
There are only 10 lots left at the Senoia Cemetery. A move by the Senoia City Council at the April 2 meeting is expected to lead to a lower contract
The news could hardly be worse for the tax levying entities in Fayette County. Figures from the Fayette County Tax Assessor’s Office show a 10.39 percent decrease in the value
The Fayetteville City Council is set to cover a host of issues at the April 5 meeting. Among those are a rezoning request for a small manufacturing plant, a new
Which Fayette schools to close to save money: That’s the main agenda item at a called meeting of the Fayette County Board of Education to be held April 9. Superintendent
