It was an opportunity not usually experienced, when more than 500 high school students watched as the Georgia Court of Appeals held its first-ever session at Whitewater High School on Oct. 4. Above, Georgia Appeals Court judges (L-R) Anne Elizabeth Barnes, Carla W. McMillian and Amanda Mercier on Oct. 4 listen to arguments from an […]
The period of Oct. 2-6 came with six entering auto incidents and three burglaries throughout Fayette County. Unincorporated Fayette County had three burglaries and four entering autos during that period. Two of the entering auto incidents occurred in Peachtree City. One of those occurred at a Crosstown Court business on Oct. 3 where an unlocked […]
For 22 years, Bob Crutchfield led the efforts and the mission of Christian City. Crutchfield passed away on Sept. 20, leaving a legacy of compassion and service to others. Above, former Christian City CEO Bob Crutchfield speaking at his 2015 retirement dinner. Photo/Larry Regier. The legacy we leave is the legacy we live. And for […]
Wencor Group alleged to have fired woman over medical restrictions on her work tasks A Peachtree City company has been named in a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed Sept. 26 by U.S. EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Wencor Group, LLC, a manufacturer and supplier of aviation parts based in Peachtree City, violated federal law when it […]
The Fayette County Commission on Sept. 28 agreed to have county staff approach the Fayette County School System about using a portion of the existing trails behind Inman Elementary School to establish the Fayette County Equestrian Park and Trails. The approval to begin discussion with the school system came on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner […]
Coweta County School Superintendent Steve Barker has been selected as one of four finalists for 2018 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. School system spokesman Dean Jackson said Barker is among four finalists selected for the honor by the Georgia State Superintendent’s Association (GSSA). The other three finalists include Samantha Fuhrey of Newton County Schools, Michael […]
Former Christian City CEO Bob Crutchfield speaking at his 2015 retirement dinner. Photo/Larry Regier. For 22 years, Bob Crutchfield led the efforts and the mission of Christian City. Crutchfield passed away on Sept. 20, leaving a legacy of compassion and service to others. The legacy we leave is the legacy we live. And for […]
A majority of the Fayette County Commission still opposes what a determined group of animal advocates wants: Formal input into how the county makes rules and policies dealing with stray animals housed at the county animal shelter. Above, this dog house was positioned outside the meeting chambers of the Fayette County Commission on Sept. 28 as […]
Man, 50, sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple counts of peeping Tom and sexual exploitation of children Peeping Toms may go behind bars if caught, but they leave behind victims. One of the victims, Payden Montgomery, said she knew there was an issue in her neighborhood in 2013. During and since that time, […]
School taxes cut in half for one-quarter of all residential properties It’s that time of year for one of life’s certainties — the taxes part. Fayette County property tax bills by the thousands have shown up in residents’ mailboxes in the past several days. Property owners across Fayette County saw significant increases in this year’s […]
