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I have especially enjoyed this Christmas season as part of your county government. The duties of elected office can sometimes be challenging, but the rewards of service are always worth it.

Our new 2013 Board of Commissioners concentrated on delivering our local government back to the citizens of Fayette County. We resolved to bring as many citizens into the halls of government as possible. We have had great success.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/it%E2%80%99s-been-good-year-fayette

Charles Everett “Chuck” Groover, 57, passed away at his home in Fayetteville, Ga. on Thursday, December 12, 2013.

He is survived by his mother, DeLane Spradlin Groover, his son, David Gregory Groover, brother, Gregory Mark, and brother, Kenneth David and his wife, Venus; nieces Ashley Groover Houchins and husband, Clint and Nicole Groover Francis and husband Scott as well as numerous cousins and friends. Chuck was preceded in death by his father Roy Martin Groover.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/charles-everett-groover-57-fayetteville

December

December 18

“Love Makes a Family”
A Magical, Musical Benefit Concert by The Legacy Theatre is today at 8 p.m. in Tyrone. This
ONE NIGHT ONLY event will feature some of the Legacy’s most memorable and beloved performances from past seasons as well as some incredible new ones.
Mark and Bethany Smith, founders of The Legacy Theatre, have adopted hundreds of

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/things-do-dec18-jan7

Not so very long ago, the following conversation took place between – oh, you figure that out. I’m too embarrassed….

Griz: Hey! Watch out who you’re tossing. You almost missed the chair.
Sallie: I’m sorry. I gotta get the bed made. Got a million things to do and time’s running out.

G: Yeah, yeah, I know. We go through this every year. You get into such a snit. What’s the big deal anyway? Christmas comes the same day every year, and nothing you do is going to change that.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/sallie-satterthwaite/12-17-2013/griz-christmastime-2013

From the Great Tree at Macy’s at Lenox Square to the antics of the Griswold family in “Christmas Vacation,” the period between Thanksgiving is known for holiday light shows. This year, Fayette County has three spectacular displays that are drawing visitors from far and away to witness the festive shows.
But where did the tradition start?

According to about.com, the tradition dates back to at least the 17th century when candles were placed on Christmas trees. Still, it took nearly two centuries for the tradition to spread throughout Europe.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/fayette-shines-during-season

Christmas has once again come to the Fayette-Coweta community and churches all over the area are eagerly planning to celebrate one of the holiest Christian holidays, the birth of Jesus Christ. From the huge outdoor Christmas Eve service hosted by Rolling Hills Baptist in Fayetteville to the smaller, intimate services celebrated by the many small churches in the area, most will culminate this gala holiday season on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The following churches have announced their special Christmas events …

• Community Christmas in Fayetteville

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/christmas-services-are-set

Boys Basketball
FAYETTE COUNTY defeated McIntosh 73-56 Saturday night at home. Dante’ Sterling scored 32 points and sank 6 three-points, while C.J. Johnson scored 16 and Chaz Berry scored 11.
McINTOSH won 100-88 Friday night against Drew in a region matchup. After Saturday’s loss to Fayette County, the Chiefs are 7-2 on the season. Jordan Lyons is averaging 23.5 points per game and Will Washington has a 16.3 average, while Dishon Lowery is the team’s leading rebounder with an 8.0 average.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-17-2013/high-school-sports-roundup

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

Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Monday, Dec. 9

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Heather L. Briggs, born in 1974, of Sandy Lane, Brooks, for driving with suspended registration, state drug law violation, no insurance and less than an ounce of marijuana.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-16-2013/fayette-county-arrests-report-%E2%80%93-dec-3%E2%80%939

Peachtree City will be getting new police cruisers after a $199,290 bid was approved for seven new Chevy Caprice models last week.

The low bid came from Brannen Motor Company, who underbid the state contract holder by nearly $800 per vehicle. It was unanimously approved last week by the Peachtree City Council.

The city expects to spend another $196,000 equipping the seven new cars with video cameras, radios, graphics and other aftermarket accessories. The other accessories including emergency lights, sirens, prisoner cages, radars, gun mounts and a push bumper.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-15-2013/ptc-buys-7-new-police-cars-fleet

In a rare move Thursday, the Peachtree City Council had to condemn small portions of two tracts of land so they could proceed with a stormwater upgrade project in the Wynnmeade subdivision.

There were repeated attempts to contact property owners to no avail, according to City Attorney Ted Meeker.

The tiny spots of land were needed for both temporary and permanent easements to allow for stormwater improvements to prevent property damage downstream.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-15-2013/ptc-condemns-property-stormwater-improvement-project-easements-needed-short-and-