The Fayetteville City Council on April 4 gave a 90-day approval to an ordinance that would cut visual clutter by curtailing the use of the increasing presence of “super-bright” LED lighting on business windows and roofs.

The vote on the temporary approval came with the understanding that more research on the issue would be conducted before the ordinance returns for further consideration. The motion for the 90-day approval was made by Councilman Ed Johnson who contended that not enough research has been done. Read More»

Eleven Fayette County 4H Club members competed at the Cloverleaf Project Achievement for fifth and sixth grade students in Douglasville March 23. They all worked long and hard to prepare for the competition, which is based on presentation of an illustrated demonstration.

4-H members select a topic of interest, research and write a speech, prepare posters and other visuals to illustrate their speech, then are judged against other members in the same category.

Eleven surrounding counties competed at Project Achievement with a total of 424 students. Read More»

A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions for the Fantastical Adventure Production of “The NeverEnding Story” on April 16. All ages from 8 years through mature adults will be cast in this high action and special effects filled show. Everyone will have a wonderful time portraying the fantasy characters that come to life right in from of the audience’s eyes. Auditions will be held at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in rooms 240 and 250 upstairs. Read More»

Martha Ann Hipp Wilkening Davis, of Fayetteville, passed away April 4, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband Ed Davis; daughter Donna and husband Larry Whisenand of Conyers; son Craig Wilkening of Smyrna; granddaughter Leah Whisenand of Portland, Ore.; sister Frances Barnes of Tyrone; four stepchildren and their families; several nieces & nephews. Read More»