Fayette calls out fire departments to combat stinky water

The Fayette County Water System — beset by more than a week of complaints about stinky water — has called in the cavalry, the fire departments of both Peachtree City and Fayette County.

To speed drainage of the stinky water from the hundreds of miles of water pipes from Brooks to Tyrone, firefighters now will be opening up fire hydrants all over the county to purge the system of the odorous water, according to the press release Wednesday from County Commission Chairman Steve Brown. Read More»

Refunds for stinky water? No, says Chairman Brown

As Fayette County’s odorous tap water problem has extended into its second week, Read More»

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News

Fayetteville woman killed in 1-car crash

A 22-year-old Fayetteville woman died early this morning after her vehicle ran off Lees Mill Road, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb.

Simone Marks of Fayetteville was pronounced dead at the scene, Babb said.

It is believed that Marks lost control of her vehicle as she crested a hill near Buckeye Road, Babb said. After leaving the road, the vehicle struck a culvert and two trees before coming to rest, he added.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be involved in the crash.

Deputies responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. after receiving an emergency call. Read More»

Northgate girls upset McIntosh; playing for AAAAA title
Fayetteville Police Officer Ben Jenkins surveys the retail venues at the Fayette Pavilion. Interim Chief Scott Pitts on May 2 announced a plan to increase police presence at the large regional shopping area. One of the triggers of that increased presence is a recent robbery. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Government

Fayette's stormwater problems not that bad, Chase says

Fayette County’s stormwater problems are neither that urgent nor that extensive, says retired biologist Dennis Chase, an occasional Citizen columnist and outspoken advocate for environmental issues.

That caution has been added to the conversation surrounding Fayette County’s proposed stormwater SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) that could face voter scrutiny in November.

Chase says the project needs have been significantly overstated. Read More»

Duane Lawson, Michael Dixon and Sherry Harris. Photo/Special.
Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay was recently awarded the 2013 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Pictured, from left, are ACCG Executive Director Ross King, Theron Gay and Walton County Commission Chairman and ACCG 1st Vice President Kevin Little. Photo/Special.

Opinion

The etiquette of honking

Well, it’s official, and it’s a record. For the third time this year, I must make my way to the dark and damp basement.

After fighting off giant spider crickets and scorpions and cutting through monster cobwebs, my soapbox will be retrieved. I shall bring it out into the light, dust it off, and once again stand upon it.
Well, to be honest, The Wife’s gonna have to help me up. I’m still recovering from a hip injury, and she doesn’t want me to fall. Read More»

Editorial cartoon for Jan. 30, 2013
Editorial cartoon by Glenn McCoy.

Lifestyle

Head to the library for stew and mystery

Larissa Reinhart. Photo/Special.

The Peachtree City Library will host a book signing with mystery author Larissa Reinhart May 18, at 2 p.m. Reinhart’s latest, “Still Life in Brunswick Stew,” is the second installment in her Cherry Tucker Mystery series. The first book in the series, “Portrait of a Dead Guy,” was a 2012 Daphne du Maurier finalist, a 2012 The Emily finalist, and a 2011 Dixie Kane Memorial winner. Read More»

Larissa Reinhart. Photo/Special.
Rick Ryckley autographs a book for one of his fans. Photo/Special.

Community

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville

Kristy Lee Bannister

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away May 15, 2013.

She was a loving mother to Hannah, Joshua and Faith and was a manager for Outback Steakhouse. Kristy was an Angel from Heaven on loan to us from Jesus. What a contagious smile she possessed. The world is a better place because of Kristy. She was a beacon of Jesus' light that shined on everyone she came in contact with. Read More»

Kristy Lee Bannister
George Wesley Ingram, "The Tomato Man"

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