Many of the meetings of the pre-2013 Fayette County Commission came with negative comments accusing the three outgoing board members with a number of improprieties and a lack of transparency.

Now it’s payback time.

Former Commissioner Lee Hearn fired back March 14, leveling a number of volleys at the “new” board and especially at Chairman Steve Brown. Among those was the proposal that some in the county were drinking “Brown Kool-Aid.” Read More»

A surprise hailstorm early Monday evening lasted for more than 10 minutes in downtown Fayetteville but it failed to do much damage countywide.

No injuries were reported due to the hailstorm, according to representatives of the Peachtree City and Fayette County emergency medical services.

There was no serious damage in Peachtree City, and the county only suffered a few downed trees that landed on power lines, officials said. Read More»

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, March 5 - Monday, March 11

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Kayla D. Carter, born in 1995, of Betsill Road, Fayetteville, for furnishing/possession/consumption of alcohol by minor. Read More»

Thirty-five Realtors from Fayette County along with several members from the Midwest Georgia Home Builders Association were among hundreds who participated in the Georgia Realtors (GAR) Rally for Homeownership on the front steps of the Georgia Capitol building in January.

“We had a larger crowd than we originally expected, and the energy was amazing,” said Mary Watts, 2013 president. “It was inspiring to be a part of an event that promotes an issue that is so vital to the economy at every level.” Read More»