Fayetteville

Martz is new senior warden at Church of the Nativity

Anne Martz is the new senior warden of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville. She succeeds Debbie Johnson.

Martz was appointed to the post by the the Rev. Rita Henault, rector, after the recent parish annual meeting. Fred Lusk continues as junior warden.

Senior and junior warden are the top leadership positions held by lay persons in an Episcopal parish. Read More»

Rep. Fludd needs an economics lesson

Here we go again with another tax on the “evil rich.”

It seems as though Rep. Virgil Fludd has gotten marching orders from President Obama with his tax policies.

And when was the last time that the government proposed a temporary tax with the promise to repeal it at some point? Ask the voters in Richmond Hill, Ga., when their leaders proposed a “temporary” SPLOST in 1973.

Obviously, Mr. Fludd does not know the basics of economics in that when you raise taxes, revenues go down. Read More»

2010 Miss Pride Pageant starts Friday

Pictured are 2009 winners Tiny Mister - Houston Hancock, Tiny Miss - Katherine Perello, Little Miss - Elizabeth Skibiel Young Miss - Cymbre Davis, Jr. Miss - Lindsey Needham and Miss- Hannah Gage. Photo/Special.

The Fayette County High School Band Boosters will sponsor their annual benefit event the Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant, on Mar. 12 and 13 at F. A. Sams Auditorium in Fayetteville. Read More»

Citizens Police Academy starts Apr. 1 in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Police Department is set to begin another round of its Citizens Police Academy, now in its fourth year. The academy is an effort to increase community involvement with the department and offer insight into the services it provides.

Fayetteville Police spokesperson Capt. Steve Crawshaw said the purpose of the academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through a variety of sessions that help citizens to better understand the workings and responsibilities of the department. Read More»

F'ville council helps struggling businesses

The Fayetteville City Council March 4 continued its previous decision to lessen restrictions on business banners, stake signs and A-frame signs that was set to expire March 5. The recession-driven extension will be in effect until Sept. 5.

The council’s vote would allow the display of four banner signs per year rather than the two permitted under the ordinance. Banners can be displayed one at a time and attached to the building per ordinance requirements. Read More»

The Villages gets web-based ticketing system for 2010

This year, the Villages Amphitheater enters the modern age with a new, web-based ticketing system to assist with and enhance box office sales.

Officially launched on February 24, the new system allows users to view and purchase any available seats for the 2010 Summer Concert Series directly from the villagesamphitheater.com website. Beginning March 10, users will also be able to view and purchase seats to any individual show in the series. Read More»

Former mayor Dettmering inducted into FCHS Hall of Fame

Jack Dettmering being inducted into the Fayette County High School Hall of Fame as part of the 2010 class.

Among the alumni of Fayette County High School honored at its Hall of Fame banquet, was the late Jack Dettmering. He served as a city councilman from 1963 to 1968 and as mayor from 1968 to 1988. Accepting the honor are from left Kathe Anderson, class of ‘73,  Ellen Lowe,  class of ‘79,  his wife, Mary Whitlock Dettmering, class of ‘48,  and Susie Keaton, class of ‘81. His family still all live in Fayette County. Photo/Carolyn Cary

Ralph Michael Rentz, 92, of Fayetteville, Ga

Ralph Michael Rentz, 92, of Fayetteville, Ga., died March 8, 2010.

He is survived by his wife Eleanor Stern Rentz; two daughters; one step-daughter; and two grandchildren. Read More»

2 F’ville Cub Scouts race NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon watches with a group of excited Cub Scouts Friday as their Pinewood Derby cars race down the track at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Front row, from left: Adam Knell, Sam Esterline, Christian Bostic, Brandon Oenick. Back row from left: Caleb Moss, Will Harper, Jared Oenick, Kristopher Assing, Alex Pecoraro. Photo/Special.

In Pinewood Derby cars, that is.

For most Cub Scouts, the closest thing to experiencing the thrill of NASCAR short of attending a race is the chance to build and race their own Pinewood Derby cars in one of scouting’s most time-honored traditions. Read More»

Dorothy Evelyn Jones, 85, of Fayetteville

Dorothy Evelyn Jones, 85, of Fayetteville, died March 4, 2010.

She enjoyed collecting antiques.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lenwood Eugene Jones and daughter Linda Jones. Mrs. Jones is survived by her son Larry Jones of Fayetteville; daughter Joyce Jones of Williamson; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Bill Jordan of Griffin; and sister Betty Matthews of Buford. Read More»