http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette-county-news-81990.html en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:38 GMT 2010-02-10T12:00:38Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/business/economics-students-share-forecasts-292887.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 There is hope for the economy, argued Andrew Higgins. After two years of economic pain - the deepest, longest downturn in six decades - trade may hold one key this year to real improvement, said Andrew, a McIntosh High School senior. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:05:12 GMT mkannell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/economics-students-share-forecasts-292887.html Michael E. Kanell 2010-02-06T21:05:12Z http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/fayetteville-teen-s-novel-285760.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 The Harvard freshman from Fayetteville Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:57:38 GMT nrhone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/fayetteville-teen-s-novel-285760.html Nedra Rhone 2010-01-28T16:57:38Z http://www.ajc.com/business/toyota-s-problems-hit-284812.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 As Toyota was telling the estimated 2.3 million Americans who own Toyotas involved in a huge safety recall Wednesday that it’s still OK to drive them, a few Georgians were having second thoughts. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:28:17 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/toyota-s-problems-hit-284812.html Kristi E. Swartz Jeffry Scott 2010-01-28T12:28:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/three-injured-in-fayette-285064.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 A Fayette County sheriff's deputy and a mother and her 4-year-old were injured in an auto accident Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:18:59 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/three-injured-in-fayette-285064.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-01-27T22:18:59Z http://www.ajc.com/news/newnan-man-killed-sunday-282680.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 A Coweta County man died early Sunday when his car ran off a Newnan road and into the same retention pond where a woman died in a similar incident just six days earlier. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:11:11 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/newnan-man-killed-sunday-282680.html Mike Morris Ty Tagami 2010-01-26T11:11:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/flash-flood-warning-flight-282141.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties in effect until midnight. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:27:29 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/flash-flood-warning-flight-282141.html Larry Hartstein Mashaun D. Simon 2010-01-25T00:27:29Z http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-s-charter-schools-276270.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 An annual report on Georgia’s charter schools in 2009 found that many of the campuses were outperforming surrounding schools even though the charters enrolled large populations of poor students. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:55:11 GMT adodd@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-s-charter-schools-276270.html D. Aileen Dodd 2010-01-15T20:55:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/newnan-man-wins-cool-275563.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Danny Brooks couldn't really see the lottery ticket he scratched off outside a Newnan store on New Year's Eve. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:46:13 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/newnan-man-wins-cool-275563.html Alexis Stevens 2010-01-14T23:46:13Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fired-teachers-plead-guilty-273288.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 The former band and chorus directors at a Fayette County high school pleaded guilty Tuesday to soliciting two prostitutes through Craigslist. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:50:14 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fired-teachers-plead-guilty-273288.html Larry Hartstein 2010-01-12T18:50:14Z http://www.ajc.com/business/fayetteville-bank-failure-follows-272356.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 The downfall of Southern Community Bank of Fayetteville played out in a now-familiar way, according to a federal audit released on Monday. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:45:16 GMT pdonsky@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/fayetteville-bank-failure-follows-272356.html Paul Donsky 2010-01-11T19:45:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/arrest-made-in-horse-269620.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Jeremy Ryan Richardson, 17, faces felony animal cruelty charges for allegedly attacking the animal on a Bankstown Road farm in south Fayette County. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:34:10 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/arrest-made-in-horse-269620.html Alexis Stevens 2010-01-07T23:34:10Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette-party-leads-to-269614.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 A New Year's Eve party in south Fayette County ended with more than 20 alcohol-related arrests. After getting a complaint from a neighbor, sheriff's deputies arrived at the Green Meadow Lane home of Terry Shrepfer, 52, and Holly Shrepfer, 50. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:36:25 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette-party-leads-to-269614.html Larry Hartstein 2010-01-07T21:36:25Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/boortz-ponies-up-1-268219.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Atlanta-based syndicated radio host Neal Boortz said he would add $1,000 to the growing pot of money offered as a reward in an arrow attack on a mare in Fayette County. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:00:21 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/boortz-ponies-up-1-268219.html Kristi E. Swartz 2010-01-06T21:00:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/7-000-reward-offered-266570.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 A former horse trainer has been the latest to offer a reward in an arrow attack on a mare in Fayette County. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:42:04 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/7-000-reward-offered-266570.html Kristi E. Swartz 2010-01-05T12:42:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/it-s-just-going-264877.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Prepare to stay bundled up. The freezing temperatures are going to be here a few days. "We're going to stay cold most of the week," said meteorologist Brian Lynn with the National Weather Service. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:05:57 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/it-s-just-going-264877.html Alexis Stevens 2010-01-04T02:05:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/can-tour-de-georgia-265759.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 The Tour de Georgia might not be dead, but it’s on life support and could be gone for good if a major sponsor is not found for the 2011 version of the annual cycling race. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:50:56 GMT jtharpe@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/can-tour-de-georgia-265759.html Jim Tharpe 2010-01-03T12:50:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/robbery-suspect-pulls-gun-257878.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Police shot and wounded a robbery suspect who pulled a gun Saturday night in Fayetteville. Officers responded at 7:40 p.m. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:34:19 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/robbery-suspect-pulls-gun-257878.html Alexis Stevens 2009-12-27T03:34:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/economy-scrooges-toy-drives-252765.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Some leading nonprofits are struggling to help families keep the heat on and put presents under the Christmas tree. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:32:11 GMT cquinn@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/economy-scrooges-toy-drives-252765.html Christopher Quinn 2009-12-22T23:32:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/peachtree-city-council-postpones-251810.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Outgoing Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon and the rest of the City Council sidestepped a contentious decision regarding “big box” development at their last meeting on Dec. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:36:38 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/peachtree-city-council-postpones-251810.html Jill Howard Church 2009-12-22T14:36:38Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dr-kenneth-taylor-expected-245916.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 As a professor at Savannah State University, Dr. Kenneth Taylor expected the very best of his students. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:06:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/dr-kenneth-taylor-expected-245916.html J.E. Geshwiler 2009-12-18T17:06:32Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/bond-ordered-for-son-244371.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Bond was ordered today for a Peachtree City couple charged with setting a fire that killed the husband's mother. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:55:45 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/bond-ordered-for-son-244371.html Christian Boone 2009-12-17T20:55:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/son-charged-with-murder-243090.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 A year after an elderly woman died from injuries received in a fire at a home, Peachtree City Police have arrested and charged her son with murder. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:44:29 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/son-charged-with-murder-243090.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-12-17T12:44:29Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/teen-driver-charged-in-241507.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Three teenagers were in a wreck on Old Ford Road in Fayetteville on Monday, which took the life of 16-year-old Angel Anthony. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:56:32 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/teen-driver-charged-in-241507.html Christian Boone 2009-12-15T22:56:32Z http://www.ajc.com/business/ncr-expands-dvd-rental-236586.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 NCR Corp. bought a DVD kiosk company based in California on Thursday, boosting the Duluth-based company’s push into the DVD rental business. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:33:33 GMT dchapman@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/ncr-expands-dvd-rental-236586.html Dan Chapman 2009-12-10T22:33:33Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sandy-creek-knocks-off-227038.html?cxtype=rss_news_81990 Sandy Creek’s historic run continued, as the Patriots used special teams and defense to upset Griffin 22-15 on Friday. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:28:40 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sandy-creek-knocks-off-227038.html Todd Callahan 2009-12-05T03:28:40Z