Fayetteville

Who needs W. F’ville Bypass?

Examination of tracts along bypass route reveals new information: See MAP here.

Several opponents of the west Fayetteville bypass have alleged that the $29.7 million project is a “developers’ road.”

Some opponents have even charged that the bypass was a county commission gift to land speculators to enable development of large parcels of land along the second phase of the road. Read More»

Misty recovers, Brooks 11th-grader out on bail

Teresa Padovano (L) looks on as Ralph and Nancy Padovano attend to 8-year-old Misty after surgery to treat four arrow wounds the

It looks like the situation for Misty is improving. The 8-year-old mare is recovering from being shot four times in a Jan. 3 bow and arrow attack at the Padovano farm near Brooks.

Detectives arrested 17-year-old neighbor Jeremy Ryan Richardson and subsequently charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals. Read More»

Bank robbers leave money trail; some customers grab cash

Fayetteville police are still searching for two armed men who robbed the Bank of America at Ga. Highway 314 and New Hope Road near the Fayette Pavilion early Saturday afternoon. Investigators are also hoping that so-far unnamed customers who picked up some of the stolen money in the parking lot will contact police. Read More»

Prayers, help sought for Brooks crash victim

A Brooks resident who was in a serious car crash Dec. 23 remains in a coma at The Shepherd Center, but the community is rallying with prayers and financial support, a family friend told The Citizen.
Candice Smith, 19, was flown to Grady Hospital immediately after the crash on Ga. Highway 16 near Huckabee Road. After two weeks, she was transferred to Shepherd, which focuses on the treatment of spinal cord and brain injuries.
Family friends have reported signs of progress in Candice’s recovery and they are asking for continued prayers for her healing. Read More»

Man carjacked along Redwine Road

A Fayette County man was carjacked last week near Redwine Road after being followed from his business on Old National Highway. The man was not injured in the incident.

The carjacking occurred after the delicatessen owner left his business on Jan. 7 between 9:30-10:00 p.m. to go home, said Fayetteville Police spokesperson Steve Crawshaw.

The man told investigators that, at some point, he began to suspect that a car was following him, Crawshaw said. The carjacking occurred after the man turned onto a dead-end street off Redwine Road to turn around, said Crawshaw. Read More»

F’ville wants legislative approval for redevelopment

Let the voters have their say on some specialized new uses for existing property taxes, says the Fayetteville City Council.

The council on Jan. 7 officially asked the Fayette County legislative delegation to push a local law for a referendum on three Tax Allocation District (TAD) projects identified in 2009. The Fayette County Commission and the Fayette County School Board have to approve specific TAD projects.

City Manager Joe Morton said Monday the city is moving forward with the request and has spoken with Rep. Virgil Fludd and Rep. Matt Ramsey about introducing the legislation. Read More»

Vella Mae Benefield

Vella Mae Benefield, 89, Sharpsburg, formerly of College Park and Thomaston, died Jan. 2, 2010. She and her husband were gospel singers and she often accompanied them on the guitar and the autoharp. She was known for her generosity and for never saying an unkind word. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dusty Washington officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Read More»

Brenda Kay Tyree Smith

Brenda Kay Tyree Smith, 56, Fayetteville, died Jan. 4, 2010. She was a 1971 graduate of Fayette County High School and had worked for the Federal government for 25 years. Services were at the Providence United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren Huddleston officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Read More»

William Watson Smith

William Watson Smith, 70, Senoia, died Jan. 6, 2010. He loved to garden, fish, and spend time on Lake Sinclair. He was a 35-year salesman with Edison Brothers Stores. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. D. Porter officiating. Read More»

Alice F. Newcomer

Alice F. Newcomer, 68, Fayetteville, died Jan. 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. "Buddy" Newcomer, and her parents, C.B. and Thelma Morgan. She loved life to the fullest. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Steve Roach officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Read More»