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19 Fayette schools cited by state for high academic performances

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has recognized 19 of Fayette County’s 28 public schools for high academic performance during the 2010-2011 school year.

Across Fayette’s system, 11 elementary, four middle and four high schools received award designations of platinum, gold, silver or bronze based on their performance on state curriculum exams and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status.
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Jobless rate in Fayette jumps a half point in December

The falling unemployment rates seen in Fayette County in late 2011 didn’t last long. Fayette’s 8.6 percent jobless rate for December represents a half-point jump in the past month. Peachtree City also saw a half-point increase to 7.5 percent. Read More»

Feds say Fayette murder suspect was in U.S. illegally

A Fayette County man accused of fatally stabbing his wife in front of their three young children on Jan. 20 was here illegally, according to the federal immigration officials.

Jesus Ojeda Jimenez, 34, was deported to Mexico in April 2010, two months after he pled guilty to striking Liliana Ruiz, 30, multiple times in an assault Nov. 14, 2009 that left her with a number of bruises and abrasions all over her body, a swollen eye and a bloody nose, according to the sheriff’s incident report. Read More»

Putting on a show for the Chiefs

The McIntosh Chiefettes dance team performed their kick and pom routines during halftime of the varsity boys and girls basketball games last Friday at McIntosh High School. Photo/Michael Boylan.

Fayette County law enforcement arrest reports — Jan. 17-23

The following arrests were made by local law enforcement during the past week. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Jan. 23

Gayle P. Elsholz, 56, of Autumn Moon Trail, Fayetteville, for simple battery and disabled adult abuse.

Candis L. Harrison, 26, of Old Cyprus Mill Road, Brunswick, for bench warrant.

Randy P. Holloway, 51, of Fayetteville Road, Griffin, for probation/parole violation.
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Kindergarteners at Peeples mark the 100th day of school

The kindergarten classes at Peeples Elementary School recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Activities included creating necklaces using one hundred fruit loops, making 100th day hats, and drawing pictures of how they would look when they are one hundred years old. Students also dressed up like they were 100 years old. Pictured from L to R: John Winter, Carlee Campbell, Jacob Weissflog, Lillian Taubert, Charlie Cochran, Lily Arce-Larreta, Gianna Jimenez and Juanchy Fritschy Cartier. Photo/Special.

Conyers woman to be charged in ID theft

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has obtained a warrant for a Conyers woman being charged with identity fraud.

Aisha Dismuke, 34, is being charged with one count of identity fraud, according to sheriff’s spokesman Brent Rowan.

Rowan said the case involved Dismuke fraudulently using a Fayette County citizen’s credit card number to pay her utility bill.

Wynnmeade stormwater study is underway

Peachtree City is looking at taking on a stormwater improvement project in the Wynnmeade subdivision.

The city is spending $36,685 with Integrated Science and Engineering to prepare construction drawings and permitting for the work.

The project scope includes replacing some undersized storm drain pipes with two arch culverts under the road near 110 and 116 Wynnmeade Parkway to mitigate structural flooding, said City Engineer David Borkowski.

The expenditure was authorized by City Manager Jim Pennington last month. Read More»

Time running out for Fayette BoE to find $6.7M in cuts

Budget balancing options limited: Cut teachers, other personnel, but no school closings?

The Fayette County School System is currently working off of a budget for the 2011-2012 school year that projected $170 million in revenues and more than $186 million in expenses. To date, the Fayette County Board of Education has approved Superintendent Jeff Bearden’s only recommended cut for the new school year that begins in July. Read More»

Burglars hit 3 F’ville locations

Burglars hit two businesses and one residence in Fayetteville as the weekend ended. Discovered Jan. 23, thieves hit a business on South Glynn Street, another at Togwatee Village on Ga. Highway 54 and a residence off South Jeff Davis Drive.

One of the Jan. 23 burglaries occurred at Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt in the 800 block of South Glynn Street. Fayetteville Police spokesperson Steve Crawshaw said an officer patrolling the area at approximately 4:30 a.m. observed that the store’s front door had been broken in. Read More»