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Deputies arrest 1 for shooting caregiver in leg; charge 3 for meth, pot

Fayette County deputies over the weekend made a number of arrests for the sale of methamphetamine and marijuana. An additional arrest was made when a caregiver working with handicapped individuals shot a co-worker in the leg.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team on March 21 conducted a drug investigation at the Sunoco station located at 2664 Ga. Highway 92 South that resulted in the arrest of two men, according to Sheriff Barry Babb. Read More»

Rabies confirmed on Lone Oak Dr.

Tests determine raccoon shot by deputy was infected with rabies

A raccoon shot by a sheriff's deputy in rural south Fayette County Sunday night was infected with rabies, according to tests conducted by state officials.

The raccoon at the time was at a location off Lone Oak Drive off Padgett Road a short distance south of Ga. Highway 85.

Fayette County Animal Control officials are investigating whether any unvaccinated outdoor pets in the area may have been infected by rabies as well.

PTC man arrested after assault, threats

A 20-year-old Peachtree City man was arrested Monday afternoon after assaulting a woman inside his home and threatening to kill her, police said.

Because Albert Ensell Jr., 20, of 234 Twiggs Corner, was armed and reportedly agitated, the police department's Special Response Team was summoned, and a negotiator convinced Ensell to leave the residence where he was arrested peacefully, police said.

Ensell was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, simple battery, making terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, police said. Read More»

Fayette County arrest reports — March 12 – 18

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 12 - Monday, March 18

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Jaleesa P. Blackmon, born in 1988, of Garden Court, Fayetteville, for wanted person.

Jimmie L. Brown, born in 1969, of Crossing Boulevard, McDonough, for revoked or suspended license and no insurance. Read More»

Georgia House honors McIntosh Lady Chiefs soccer team at Capitol

Pictured (L-R) are Mabra, Stover (at rear), the Lady Chiefs, Ramsey and House Speaker David Ralston. Photo/Special.

State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), Ronnie Mabra (D-Fayetteville), and David Stover (R-Newnan) led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing the McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs soccer team at the state Capitol with House Resolution 148 on March 14.

“We are so proud of the McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs Soccer Team for winning both the 2011 and 2012 Class AAAAA State Championships. They are an outstanding group of hard working and determined students, and we are honored to host them at the state Capitol today,” added Rep. Ramsey. Read More»

Booth heads to National Science Olympiad — for 20th time

Booth heads to National Science Olympiad — for 20th time

The tradition continues at Booth Middle School in Peachtree City. The school’s Science Olympiad Team has clinched another state championship and will be one of two Georgia teams to travel with team coach and science teacher Tammy Pakulski to Wright State University in May for the National Science Olympiad. The trip will mark Booth’s 20th trip to the national competition. Photo/Special.

Winds cause havoc, damage in Coweta

A fast-moving storm packing high winds made its way through Coweta County the evening of March 18. The storm damaged half a dozen homes and downed numerous power lines and trees but resulted in no injuries.

Coweta County Emergency Management Agency Director Jay Jones said the Monday night storm resulted in more than 100 calls countywide reporting both trees and power lines downed by high winds. Jones said the storm also damaged six homes, Jones said, adding that damage occurred in locations around the county. Read More»

Wounded Warriors to ride March 29 at Serenbe

Between the two wars fought by the American military in recent years, including the ongoing war in Afghanistan, more than 50,000 servicemen and women have been injured.

A handful of those wounded warriors will put their courage and mettle on display in Chattahoochee Hills Saturday, March 29 as part of the 2013 Soldier Ride hosted by the Wounded Warrior Project. Read More»

Wadsworth concert slated for April 20 in Newnan

The date is set! Newnan’s native son and world-famous pianist Charles Wadsworth will return to Newnan to perform in concert in his namesake Charles Wadsworth Municipal Auditorium April 20 at 7:30 pm. Read More»

Former Commissioner Lee Hearn delivers payback

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»