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Democrat tax commissioner candidate calls as false Brown’s charge of her...
Steve Brown (“Brown”) is a former Mayor of Peachtree City, served two terms on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, and is now a...
Ten Certainties in an Uncertain World
Recently, we travelled to South Carolina’s Low-country to keep our grandsons while their parents attended an all-day workshop. We enjoyed our outing and were...
Marrying young and living long — Part 6
After two and a half years as a child protective services investigator and counselor, weary and burned out, I resigned from the Tennessee Department...
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Fayette School Board says it will raise school taxes nearly 10%
The Fayette County Board of Education announced this update Oct.3 to the proposed property tax increase over rollback millage rate.
“The Fayette County Board of...
Sullivan: What I look for in a school board candidate
By NEIL SULLIVAN
During the primaries, a reader asked what I look for in a school board member. As I reflected on the question, I...
State Charter Schools Commission approves GCSA Incubator School for Fayette
Three new Georgia charter schools are set to open in fall 2025 and 2026 after gaining approval from the State Charter Schools Commission of...
Fayette students named semifinalists in ’25 National Merit Scholarship Program
More than 16,000 students were selected as semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, and 5 Fayette County students are among the honorees.
McIntosh...
Fayette County 4-H Program celebrates impactful year
The Fayette County 4-H program is making an impact on the lives of local youth thanks to the significant support of the community. The...