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County wants "Fayette First" on Census returns

The Fayette County Commission recently recognized its “Complete Count Committee” which is charged with maximizing mail return rates for the Census among Fayette County residents.

Fayette County officials are hoping to “Keep Fayette First” when it comes to the county’s response rate to the U.S. Census.

The county has a bit of a reputation to uphold, having had the highest mail return rates in Georgia for the Census in 1990 (76 percent) and 2000 (79 percent). Organizers are hoping to significantly increase those numbers this year.

Data collected during the 2010 Census will provide critical information about Fayette’s current conditions and potential future needs, officials said. Read More»

Kemp to address Fayette County Republicans

Brian Kemp, Georgia Secretary of State, will be the guest speaker at the Fayette County Republican Party’s First Saturday breakfast in April. Read More»

Gov. Perdue: Health bill will hurt Ga., require new taxes or big service cuts

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue

New taxes and fees ahead for individuals, businesses — timeline and details

The just-passed federal healthcare bill will cost Georgia an added $1 billion in Medicaid spending per year, “requiring either a tax hike or offsetting cuts to public safety, education and other core services of state government,” Governor Sonny Perdue said Monday. Read More»

Sen. Chance to sit on board examining state tax system

Senate Finance Chairman Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) would be appointed to a special committee examining Georgia's tax laws under legislation announced today by Georgia's House and Senate leaders.

The panel, called the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians, would be charged with "weeding through Georgia's cumbersome tax system to bring balance, transparency and fairness to Georgia taxpayers," according to a Senate news release about House Bill 1405. Read More»

Rep. Westmoreland: Healthcare vote fundamentally alters nation

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland

The Democrat victory on healthcare Sunday night “will fundamentally alter the nature of our nation by implementing a government takeover of healthcare that Americans don’t want and can’t afford,” said U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Grantville). Read More»

Bypass bridge design project to be awarded

Design for two intersection projects also up for consideration

A contract to design a crucial bridge project for the west Fayetteville bypass is expected to be approved Thursday night by the Fayette County Commission. Read More»

Gov. Perdue urges "NO" vote on pending federal healthcare bill

Democrat Rep. Bishop’s healthcare vote important for Georgians to watch, Perdue says

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement Saturday afternoon: Read More»

F’ville council approves monument sign at new retail center

The Fayetteville City Council March 18 approves a monument sign variance for the Teton Village retail center on South Glynn Street at Grady Avenue.

The Fayetteville City Council Thursday night approved a monument sign variance for the new Teton Village retail center on South Glynn Street at Grady Avenue. The board in the brief meeting also adopted a resolution supporting a countywide initiative to have Google install a one gigabyte fiber network in Fayette County. Read More»

PTC firms up parking ordinance

Peachtree City has shored up its parking ordinance to require residents to use a specific parking surface for all parking on private property.

While the current ordinance requires a “all-weather” parking surface to be used for all automobiles and golf carts, the language is vague and makes enforcement difficult, city staff has said. Read More»

PTC may take crack at 'walking' signs

So-called “walking” signs in Peachtree City may be facing extinction.

While a bid to strictly regulate them fell flat last year, Councilwoman Kim Learnard said last week that she is interested in banning them altogether.

Learnard said while she supports local businesses, the city needs to address “guerilla suits standing near the intersection and waving.”

“I think they are not in keeping with the dignity and intent of our sign ordinances,” Learnard said during the annual City Council retreat at City Hall last weekend. Read More»

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