Fayetteville

Rivers Elementary School sold to Pinewood Studios group

It has been a long time coming, but the Rivers Elementary School property on Sandy Creek Road across from the future Pinewood Atlanta Studios property has been sold to River’s Rock II, LLC for $5.17 million — about half the cost of the original land and building. Read More»

Stacy to run for F’ville Council: Pinewood expense concerns

I moved from Jacksonville, Fla., to Fayetteville in 1996 due to a career change. Upon my arrival here, I began a search for the community in the Atlanta area that I felt would best serve my family’s needs and interests.

Among the qualities that I looked for were, first and foremost, good schools and a safe environment, followed by an involved and energetic community.

I believed then and still believe that Fayetteville was the right choice for my family. I am proud to call this place home. Read More»

Word of Life FMC will hold youth rally June 8

Word of Life Free Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a Youth Rally on June 8 from noon until 4 p.m. in the church parking lot.

The event will feature free food, free games, free giveaways, live music and vendors.

The church also is looking for donations to help with its ministry for human trafficking around the world.

Word of Life FMC is at 405 Fayette Place Fayetteville, behind the Dairy Queen in the Harvest Community Shopping Center, in front of the Wings and Things Restaurant.

FFUMC will offer summer music camp for kids in July

At Fayetteville First’s Summer Music Camp this year children will learn about faith heroes through music. Rising kindergarten through rising sixth graders will have fun with friends as they grow spiritually and musically.

Camp will be held July 8-12, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Activities include drama, set design, instruments, choir and movement. Participants will end the week with a program. Classes will be led by Joan Aycock and Delacey Wilkins.

Scholarships are available in exchange for volunteer hours. Sibling discounts of $25 per child apply. Read More»

Senior citizens at Fayetteville First UMC stay ‘on the move’ with many and varied activities

Keep it moving at Fayetteville First United Methodist. That’s the motto of the church’s seniors as they stay active with each other and in the community.

“We all need to stay connected and giving throughout our lives,” says Carolyn Clifton, associate minister at FFUMC. “Our diverse programs for seniors encourage us to look beyond ourselves, to learn, grow and give to others. Weekly and monthly programs and outings move us toward living whole, balanced lives.” Read More»

Fayette County arrest reports — May 7–13

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the time 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, May 7 - Monday, May 13

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Charles D. Shepherd, born in 1989, of Huntcliff Court, Fayetteville, for less than an ounce of marijuana.
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Lightning damages steeple at F’ville 1st Baptist

Lightning damages steeple at F’ville 1st Baptist

A bolt of lightning struck and damaged the steeple at First Baptist Church of Fayetteville Sunday as strong thunderstorms moved through the area. But worshippers gathered at the church afterwards and continued to use the building Sunday evening, according to John Munford, reporter for The Citizen. “We’re lucky it didn’t strike the courthouse where the art show was, or the county parking lot where they were doing Taste of Fayette at the time.,” Munford wrote. Photo/John Munford.

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville

Kristy Lee Bannister

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away May 15, 2013.

She was a loving mother to Hannah, Joshua and Faith and was a manager for Outback Steakhouse. Kristy was an Angel from Heaven on loan to us from Jesus. What a contagious smile she possessed. The world is a better place because of Kristy. She was a beacon of Jesus' light that shined on everyone she came in contact with. Read More»

F’ville woman killed in 1-car crash Friday

A 22-year-old Fayetteville woman died early Friday morning after her vehicle ran off Lees Mill Road, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. Read More»

F'ville crews work to repair sinkhole in Hwy. 85

Fayetteville work crews on Wednesday were putting the finishing touches on the repair of a sinkhole that developed along Ga. Highway 85 just south of Ga. Highway 54 adjacent to the Fayette County government complex.

The sinkhole near the county complex and across from Johnson Street developed due to an old water line that began leaking. Read More»