$13.5 million renovation of current Booth Middle School set to begin
Work on Phase 1 of the renovation of Booth Middle School on South Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City is expected to begin in the coming weeks and be completed in […]
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Fayette leads state in Census self-response
Pandemic or not, the self-response phase of the 2020 Census is underway. In Georgia, Fayette County leads the state in the percentage of residents who have taken the census. Georgia
Judge Jackson updates probate court operations
A notice updating the operation of the Fayette County Probate Court was issued May 14 by Probate Judge Ann Jackson. The current judicial emergency has been extended until June 12.
Tyrone is re-opening government facilities May 18
Tyrone Town Manager Brandon Perkins emailed citizens May 13 to notify them the town is “getting back up and running” with offices opening to the public May 18. Here’s his
Candidate Lee Hearn responds to Ognio’s charges
Let’s set the record straight about [Fayette County Commission Chairman Randy] Ognio’s deficit budgets. Please go to fayettecountyga.gov which is the Fayette County website. Please click on Finance/Budget. Then click
Early voting in Fayette set to begin May 18 with 2 polling places
Though largely subdued this year, advanced (in-person) voting for the numerous contests on the ballot is just around the corner. Fayette County Elections Supervisor Floyd Jones announced that advanced, in-person
Fayette Superintendent Barrow postpones retirement
Superintendent Jody Barrow planned to retire at the end of June and told the Fayette County Board of Education to start looking for his replacement. Those plans have changed with
In-person church services win in Kentucky
Kentucky governor blocked by U.S. Court of Appeals from enforcing his order against churches — BULLITT COUNTY, KY – On May 9, in a 3-0 opinion, the federal Court of
Commission candidate Hearn: ‘I messed up’
Hearn listed 2 elected officials as supporters; they said they were not asked and have not endorsed him — Political endorsements for a candidate usually come with the candidate getting
Misleading statements used in campaign for magistrate judge?
Yesterday I received a “robo-call” from the challenger to Judge Christy Dunkelberger, who is the incumbent magistrate judge for Post 1 of the Fayette County Magistrate Court. This call from
Candidate Lee Hearn makes multitudes of false statements
What some candidates will do to get elected. A video interview with Lee Hearn is circulating and Mr. Hearn continues to make accusations that are false. This is the only
School Board candidate Key: Schools face big financial troubles
The Fayette County School System is facing several serious issues in the coming months: fiscal issues, superintendent recruitment issues, and distance learning issues. First, let’s look at the fiscal issues.
Fayetteville approves The Shoppes at New Hope
A rezoning request to establish The Shoppes at New Hope retail center along Ga. Highway 314 and New Hope Road has received unanimous approval by the Fayetteville City Council. The
Fayette gets high rating from Moody’s
The latest rating update by Moody’s Investors Service shows bond issuances for Fayette County and the Fayette County Water System retaining high ratings. Fayette County still maintains a Triple A
Fayetteville OKs nearly doubling number of Pinewood Forest townhomes
The Fayetteville City Council on May 7 approved an amendment pertaining to the zoning designation at the mixed-use Pinewood Forest development. Though largely a housekeeping issue, the changes included increasing
Fayette School Board engaged in ‘reckless’ spending of millions
Last week, our Fayette County Public School system voted to approve over $6.5 million dollars to fund the renovation of J.C. Booth Middle School. That is after approving $46 million
Fayette Board of Education looks to replace state’s 6th highest paid superintendent
The search to replace outgoing Fayette County School System Superintendent Jody Barrow is underway. The vacancy was posted April 27 by the Ga. School Boards Association (GSBA), with a May
What it takes to attract new industry to Fayette
PART 2: Focusing on the Fayette County Development Authority — It is known that the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) works to attract and retain businesses for the community, to
Georgia tax revenues fall off Covid-19 cliff
State collects nearly 36% less compared to April a year ago — Not just businesses are suffering from the coronavirus shutdown. In what is likely of a harbinger of tough
Elderly required to shelter in place through June 12
Gov. Kemp ends shelter in place for most; extends state of emergency into June; says will protect ‘lives and livelihoods’; sets guidance for businesses — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in
School board may be making same costly mistakes again
Recently the Mayor of Tyrone shared his state of the city address. A key part of this was the re-opening of Tyrone Elementary in the fall of 2021. This reason
Probate Court process changes for marriage licenses, carry permits
There has been an update issued by Fayette County Probate Judge Ann Jackson for those wanting to obtain a marriage license or a weapons carry license or renewal. The changes
Out of work? Here are rules for additional unemployment benefits
Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor address unemployment options — Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as
Here are candidates for the upcoming election; In-person early voting days to begin May 27
Absentee ballots available until June 5; candidates for local offices listed below — Since the March 24, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and May 19 General Primary- Nonpartisan Election have been
Fayette School Board bulldozes new school site in midst of Covid-19 distress
Construction of $45 million replacement for Booth Middle School to begin in next couple of months — While governments across the country are worrying about the Covid-19 interruption of the
Tyrone works to get new town hall open before year’s end
Construction crews are making significant headway on the new Tyrone Municipal Complex on Senoia Road across from Shamrock Park. Completion of the facility is expected later this year. The 20,000
School leadership is eroding trust with Fayette community
Watching as my wife, a Sandy Creek teacher, and her students adapt to the new virtual learning environment has been great to watch. I appreciate how the entire staff has
Mayor: 4 Fayetteville firefighters quarantined for positive Covid-19 tests
Mayor Johnson asks people voluntarily to wear masks when performing ‘essential business’ — Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson on April 9 revealed that four city firefighters have tested positive for the
Probate court details essential and non-essential functions during emergency
A county’s probate court handles a wealth of issues brought by citizens and government. Due to the extension of the statewide judicial emergency that now runs through May 13, Fayette
Concealed carry permit applications, renewals on hold until after May 13
Those wanting to turn in an application for a weapons carry license or renew an expiring license at the Fayette County Probate Court will have to wait until after May
Fayette government offices extend closures to public to May 13
Fayette County government offices, following an April 8 announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp, will be closed to the public until May 13 due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19. Noting Kemp’s
UPDATE: Statewide shelter-in-place order now in effect; county sheriffs to enforce business closures
UPDATED March 4 —10-day order supersedes all local rules; city police empowered to enforce compliance with governor’s order Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday evening that supersedes
Virus puts Fayette sex education textbook choices on hold
There was a time when things like the potential adoption of health and sex education textbooks for Fayette County schools were in the forefront, as it was at the Feb.
Tyrone emergency ordinance approved by council
An emergency ordinance related to the Covid-19 pandemic was adopted March 24 by the Tyrone Town council. The ordinance, which largely mirrors current state and federal requirements, will be in