Tyrone

UPDATED: Random burglary ends in murder of disabled woman, 44

From left, Lt. Col. Robert Glaze, director of the Criminal Investigations Division, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, and Fayette County Coroner C.J. Mowell listen as a deputy passes on some information to two other investigators in front of the murder victim’s home Friday. Photo/Ben Nelms.

UPDATED for print, 08-15-12 — Sheriff’s investigators are continuing to work leads and analyze evidence relating to the Friday morning murder of a 44-year-old disabled Fayette woman at her grandmother’s home north of Tyrone and close to the Fulton County line.

Donna Denise Roberts, 44, was shot to death by a burglar who was discovered in the home when Roberts and her 78-year-old grandmother returned from running errands, officials said. The shot was fired as the suspect’s silver or gray passenger car fled the scene, officials said. Read More»

Tyrone officer walks away from wrecked patrol car in high-speed chase

A Sunday afternoon traffic accident on Ga. Highway 74 in Tyrone involving a police patrol car and an SUV resulted in the two drivers being treated and released from area hospitals and the driver of the SUV charged. The Tyrone officer was chasing a speeder on Hwy. 74 when the accident occurred, causing his patrol vehicle to barrel-roll. Lt. Eric DeLoose walked away from the accident after being cut out of the patrol car. Read More»

Hollowell vs. The Citizen: Some back and forth

My entire family have already voted and I we didn’t vote for you. Furthermore, I heartily agree with EVERYTHING Cal Beverly said in his article about you.

While I find you a very affable well-spoken individual, I don’t think you are qualified for a seat on the board of education.

You have grossly overstated your financial background and are so closely aligned to Janet Smola, Terri Smith, Leonard Presberg and Jeff Bearden that it is hard to determine where you would stand on the critical issues facing the sinking ship called the Fayette County Board of Education. Read More»

Marchman: ‘[BoE] will live within our means’

Dear Fayette County Citizens,

My name is Barry Marchman and I am offering to serve you on the Fayette County Board of Education.

Here is my quick bio: I currently teach finance classes at Georgia Tech and I interact with students from all over the world. I know what top-notch colleges are looking for and I believe that I can add a unique perspective to the board. Read More»

Advance vote at one of 3 locations in Fayette this week

Voters wishing to cast their ballots ahead of election day, Tuesday, July 31, may do so all this week at three locations in Fayette County. Read More»

Tyrone approves business rezoning for Palmetto Rd.

Any business development in Fayette County has been few and far between since the recession took hold. But in Tyrone Thursday night the Town Council approved a rezoning request for 5.75 acres on Palmetto Road to change the zoning from residential to commercial for use as a plumbing and electrical business. The adjacent property to the south includes a small strip center near Senoia Road that carries the same zoning category. Read More»

Candidate Barlow explains bankruptcies

There has been an attack on my integrity, character and values. To help dispel any half truths I offer the attachment as a brief narrative.

Cherie and I have spoken before many groups and shared our testimony. Many marriages have been saved and many folks received Christ as their Lord and Savior. Praise God for what He has done through us.

In 1985 my wife and I went through a contentious divorce. My attorney advised me to file bankruptcy, which I did. Read More»

Parade marred by missles, insults

July 4th is an important day to help children respect and embrace our country’s freedom and independence. But that’s not the lesson children got at the Peachtree City Parade.

I was with a group of 16 individuals in a Vote Obama entry in the parade. Six of us are from Peachtree City, the rest from Fayette County.

We are your neighbors. We are also volunteers. We do not represent any commercial or organizational interest, so we spent our own money on our balloon sculpture, our decorations, and the 700 Mardi Gras necklaces we gave to your children. Read More»

Floyd J. Hendrix of Tyrone

Mr. Floyd J. Hendrix of Tyrone passed away July 8, 2012. Mr. Hendrix was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church, The Gideons International and was retired Associate State School Superintendent for many years.

He was the son of the late, Rev. Floyd J. Hendrix, Sr. and Linnie Mae Tullis Hendrix. Read More»

Baptism - Gardner

Andrew and Jennifer Huggins Gardner of Tyrone with their daughter, Anna Grace Gardner

Andrew and Jennifer Huggins Gardner of Tyrone presented their daughter, Anna Grace Gardner, for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg. The baptism, which took place during a Sunday morning service on July 8, was administered by Bishop David Epps. Assisting in the baptism were Anna’s father and her two grandfathers, The Rev. Deacon James Gardner and Ronnie Huggins, both of Tyrone. Photo/Special.