Get ready for schools to reopen — Fayette classes to begin Aug. 10
Yes, Fayette parents and students, a new school year is coming, so prepare for some big changes. The Fayette County Board of Education on June 15 voted to have the […]
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Fayette primary outcome: Commissioner Ognio loses reelection bid
Nearly two days after voters made their final choices, the vote counting has concluded. All but one local challenger lost to incumbents. The one exception was a third rematch between
Considerations for re-opening Fayette schools: Masks, 1-way halls, box lunches in distanced classrooms
Parents, students: See what the new school life may look like — Reopening a business in the days of Covid-19 is tough enough. Reopening a large school system is vastly
Board of Education studying applicants to be Superintendent Barrow’s replacement
Members of the Fayette County Board of Education on June 8 were presented with the applications for those interested in becoming the school system’s next superintendent. Board members are currently
4-story Hilton hotel coming to Hwy. 74S and Crosstown
The Ga. Highway 74 South and Crosstown Drive area will be getting another hotel. The conceptual site plan for the 4-story Home2 Suites by Hilton was approved June 8 by
Sullivan: BoE guilty of ‘poor judgment,’ needs accountant on Board to ask right questions, make tough decisions
As we close in on election day, I want to thank our community for your attention and support during this unique campaign season. While we have had to maintain social
Mayor Johnson: Fayetteville ‘a safe and inclusive community’
Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson on June 2 made a video address on the national demonstrations in light of the ongoing effort to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Johnson
BoE candidate Key: Questions that haven’t even been asked, much less answered
There is a major discussion in this campaign that has not been emphasized by any Board of Education candidate. The focus has been on spending, and rightly so. However, there
Fayette expects no hike in tax rate for $56.3 million 2021 budget
A preliminary look at the 2021 Fayette County General Fund budget on May 28 totaling $56.3 million shows revenues outpacing expenditures by $400,000. Coming with no expected increase in the
Judge’s opponent uses late reply for some ‘wrong’ answers
RE: My opponent’s “late reply” to the Q & A from TheCitizen.com (Note: For those of you who have requested to watch my interview, Go to www.facebook.com/kathybrownvalencia2020 to see my
Pamela Patterson, Magistrate Court Judge, District 1
QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent. Hello, Fayette
Fayette adds $2 million to finance new health building
Commission to borrow another $1.8 million to cover shortfall in construction — A unanimous vote by the Fayette County Commission on May 28 continues a project that will relocate county
Sheila Huddleston, Magistrate Court judge, District 2 (non-partisan)
QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent. Unfortunately, my computer
Downtown Fayetteville to get new 5-story hotel
A May 26 unanimous approval by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission clears the way for a 5-story Marriot Springhill Suites hotel to be located on North Glynn Street, one
Scott Hollowell, Fayette County Board of Education District 3, Republican Primary
QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or rehired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent. Five reasons
Fayette candidates answer questions from The Citizen; read them here
UPDATED JUNE 3 — The Citizen recently emailed two questions to candidates in seven contested races for Fayette County elective office. The only partisan contested offices are on the Republican
Christy Dunkelberger (incumbent), Magistrate Court Judge District 1 (non-partisan)
CHRISTY DUNKELBERGER QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Kathy Brown Valencia (incumbent), Judge Magistrate Court District 2 (non-partisan)
KATHY BROWN VALENCIA QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your
Natalie Ashman, Magistrate Judge District 4 (non-partisan)
NATALIE ASHMAN QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
James A. White (incumbent), Fayette Magistrate Judge Post 4 (nonpartisan)
JAMES A. WHITE QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your
William Yarde, Fayette Commission District 5 at-large, Republican Primary
WIILIAM YARDE QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Ann Wittenberg, Fayette Commission District 5 at-large, Republican Primary
ANN WITTENBERG QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Charles Oddo (incumbent), Fayette Commission District 5 (At-Large), Republican Primary
CHARLES ODDO QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Lee Hearn, Fayette Commission District 2, Republican Primary
LEE HEARN QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Randy Ognio, incumbent, Fayette County Commission District 2, Republican Primary
RANDY OGNIO QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Sonja Gibson, Fayette County Commission District 1, Republican Primary
SONJA GIBSON QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Eric Maxwell (incumbent), District 1 Fayette County Commission, Republican Primary
ERIC MAXWELL QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or-rehired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent. 1.
Brian Anderson (incumbent), Fayette County Board of Education, District 5, Republican Primary (UNOPPOSED)
BRIAN ANDERSON QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Cornelius (Neil) Sullivan, Jr., Board of Education District 3, Republican Primary
NEIL SULLIVAN QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Marion Key, District 3 Board of Education, Republican Primary
MARION KEY QUESTION: You are asking to be hired (or re-hired) by the voters of this county. Give five reasons why they should vote for you and not your opponent.
Robotic distribution center in Coweta withdrawn by applicant
A rezoning proposal to bring a 2.8 million sq. ft. robotic distribution center and a 400,000 sq. ft. rear-loading facility on 159 acres at Ga. Highway 16, Newnan Crossing Bypass
Fayetteville, Tyrone to share $260,000 downtown planning grants
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced that it has awarded $260,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to fund planning studies in Tyrone and Fayetteville. The town of Tyrone will
Peachtree City Council to meet — with distancing — Thursday for first time in 2 months
The first public meeting at City Hall for the Peachtree City Council since a special called meeting April 7 is scheduled for this Thursday night, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
An alternative Meet and Greet with Magistrate Christy Dunkelberger
Since we have not been able to have any public forums or meet and greet events during this election season, I will introduce myself and share my comments with you