Fayetteville

Donald Dean Hankinson, 76, of Fayetteville

The owner of Phoenix Amusements for 54 years, Mr. Donald Dean Hankinson, 76, of Fayetteville passed away June 14, 2013.

Mr. Hankinson was a founding member and served as president of Georgia Amusement and Music Operators (GAMOA), he served on the board of directors for Amusement Operators of America (AMOA), and served as president of Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association. Read More»

It’s ‘Moovie’ time in Fayetteville

This Friday, Fayetteville Main Street is hosting its first free “Moovie Night” of 2013 at Southern Ground Amphitheater. Beginning at 7 p.m., families are encouraged to come out for an evening of fun, music, and movies. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Before sundown, a DJ will play songs for all ages, and kids can meet and dance with the Chick-fil-A cows. MOMS Club of Fayetteville will be selling kids tattoos, necklaces and bracelets. Read More»

Scott Carter, 50, of Fayetteville

Scott Carter, 50, of Fayetteville, Ga., formerly of Alcoa-Maryville, Tenn., passed away on June 9, 2013, following a rip tide current drowning on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

He was a graduate of Alcoa High School in 1981 and will be remembered in the area of sports. While growing up, he was a faithful member of Monte Vista Baptist Church of Maryville and was very involved with the youth group. Read More»

F’ville not sure it wants SPLOST, but it’s making a list just in case

The Fayetteville City Council on June 6 got a look at the potential projects list that could be included in the city’s portion of the Fayette County Commission-inspired two-year SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) should council members decide later this month to have the city participate in the November ballot initiative. Read More»

Weatherly Walk heroes honored

Management and residents of Weatherly Walk Apartments in Fayetteville along with firefighters who responded to the large structure fire in March were honored June 6 as “Weatherly Walk Heroes” by the Fayetteville City Council. Receiving the honors were (front row L-R) Deputy Chief Linda Partridge, Amanda Hall, Quantarious “Chuck” Faison, Mike Gutheridge, Lieutenant Blaze Brookshaw, firefighter Corey Mask and Captain Marty Mundok; and (back row L-R) firefighter Chris Stanley, firefighter Josh Thomas, Fire Chief Alan Jones, Lieutenant Jeff Gable and Captain Keith Harris. Photo/Ben Nelms.

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Raising Betsy Ross’s Old Glory

Fayette County American Legion Post 105 members Denny Leander (L) and Dave Niebes display the historic Betsy Ross flag prior to raising it. In honor of Flag Day this Friday, June 14, the Post will be flying its Betsy Ross flag in front of the American Legion Log Cabin. The public is invited to the flag-raising ceremony Friday starting at 8 a.m., in front of the Log Cabin at 180 S. Glynn Street in Fayetteville, south of the intersection of Ga. highways 54 and 85. Photo/Special.

Running toward a good time in F’ville’s newest park

A host of people from around Fayetteville watched June 6 as the ribbon was cut and the kids ran to the new playground equipment at the Church Street Park. The MOMS Club of Fayetteville raised $20,000 to outfit the park and make landscaping and other improvements. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Empty Rivers school may house Pinewood Studios offices

The Pinewood movie studio complex coming to rural central Fayette County may take more advantage of its backers’ pending purchase of nearby Rivers Elementary School than initially planned.

The school at first was pitched as a home to a school that would specialize in training new employees for the film production industry, as many more will be needed in Georgia to upscale the job force necessary for Pinewood, which will be Read More»

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Byrd-Palmer engagement

Jessica Lauren Byrd engaged to Harrison Kyle Palmer

Mr. and Mrs. John Byrd of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ms. Jessica Lauren Byrd, to Mr. Harrison Kyle Palmer, son of Mr. Danny and Judge Kathy Palmer of Swainsboro, Ga. Read More»

Get ready to groove Saturday night

The Spinners bring their R & B sound to Fayetteville this weekend. Photo/Special.

One of the country’s classic rhythm and blue groups is making a stop in Fayetteville this weekend. The Spinners bring their cool sound to the Southern Ground Amphitheater Saturday. The opening act starts at 8 p.m and the main show starts at 9 p.m. Read More»

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