April = Art + Awards for Young Artists

The month of April has brought showers of awards for visual arts students at Fayette County High.

The school was the only one from Fayette, and just one of 35 statewide, to have student work juried into the Georgia High School Ceramic Symposium held April 16 at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan. The two students whose pieces were showcased were Amy Donadeo and Katie Trebendis.

Katie Trebendis, along with fellow student AJ Klemp, has been accepted into the Allstate Honors Art Exhibition that will be held at Kennesaw State University May 6-7. Once again, Fayette County High is the only high school in the county to have artwork accepted into the competition. The school’s students are up against others from some of the best art schools in the state including the DeKalb School for the Art and Savannah Arts Academy.

“This event is very competitive. It is a great honor for our students to be selected and have their work up against the best student artists in the state,” says Pamela Woodworth-Watkins, Fayette County High’s visual art and design teacher.

Also, Jeni Hill was Fayette County High’s winner in the Creative Self-Expression Show sponsored by the Great Frame Up of Peachtree City. Her work is being shipped to the national competition in Los Angeles where it will be judged by the show’s national spokesperson, actress and artist Jane Seymour, along with a judging panel. Two winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

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Severe Weather Warning via Tyrone PD

The National Weather Service predicts an outbreak of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes tonight throughout metro Atlanta, including Tyrone.

The heaviest activity is forecast between 9 p.m. and midnight, but caution should be taken earlier, as these severe storms are expected to hit northwest Georgia around 6 p.m.

Specifically, the NWS predicts the possibility of long-tracked tornados, destructive winds (70 mph), and large hail over two inches in diameter during this period.

Please rely on media coverage during this period, or follow regular updates from the NWS at www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/. You can also sign up at www.weather.gov/emailupdates/index.php for NWS email alerts.

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Operation: Pill Drop - This Saturday!

The Fayette County Sheriff Office has partnered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and other government, community, public health and law enforcement partners to announce a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.

Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners, including the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction on Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, 155 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia.

The service is free and anonymous; there are no questions asked or paperwork required. Participants in this initiative are simply asked to bring their unused or unwanted prescription drugs to this location where they can be destroyed.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will have a “drive-though” type setup in the Sheriff’s Office Parking lot on Johnson Avenue nearest to South Jeff Davis Drive. Participants can drive through and not get out of their car. No needles or Bio-Hazardous materials will be accepted.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards. You can make your home safe and strengthen your community by participating in this nationwide prescription take-back program.

Operation: Pill Drop
April 30, 2011
10 AM to 2 PM
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
155 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

School System Embraces Changes for Education Community Conversations in the Works

“Where Excellence Counts” is the motto of the Fayette County Public School System. Increasing “excellence” in education for all students is exactly why the Fayette County Board of Education has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting a statewide vision to transform public education in Georgia.

Starting this fall, the school system will host a series of community conversations about the vision and what impact it could have on the future of education in Fayette County.

The vision is part of a two-year project of the Georgia School Boards Association and the Georgia School Superintendents Association aimed at changing how Georgia plans for, delivers, sustains, and provides public education for children from birth through completion of high school. The two organizations held meetings throughout the state soliciting the views of all stakeholders, including citizens and students, about the current state of public education and their hopes for the future.

The full report of the findings is Phase 1 of the project, titled “A Vision for Public Education: Equity and Excellence,” and is available on the project website: www.visionforpubliced.org. Phase 2 involves study of the recommendations at the local level, and finally implementation.

The school system plans to organize several community conversations next school year to include local businesses and organizations, students, parents, educators, residents (both with and without students in the system), and all persons interested in helping to improve the county’s educational program.

It is important for the county to continue to more forward, seeking out innovation and offering quality, well-rounded educational experiences in classrooms in every school, every day. Not just parents and students, but every resident in the county directly benefits from an effective school system. A solid educational system keeps home values high and brings businesses to the county, as well as prepares children to become responsible citizens and contributors to the community and society.

Specific dates for the community conversations will be announced at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. In the meantime, the community is encouraged to learn more by watching a video and reading complete information on the transformation project on the Vision for Public Education website, www.visionforpubliced.org. A link to the vision website is available on the FCBOE webpage, www.fcboe.org.

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Input Sought on Use of Federal Funds for Fayette County Schools

Parental input is needed on a plan outlining how the Fayette County Public School System will budget and use federal grant funds.

The Consolidated Application and System Implementation Plan, which has been sent to the Georgia Department of Education, provides detail about how federal grant monies will be used from Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

Parents can provide input on the plan from 1-3 p.m. on May 17 at the LaFayette Educational Center (LEC), Room 203. The center is located at 205 LaFayette Avenue in Fayetteville.

Further information can be obtained by calling Jane Price, 770-460-3990, ext. 186.

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Fayetteville Man Arrested and Charged with Child Molestation

Fayette County Sheriff’s investigators made an arrest on April 15 in connection with a child molestation which occurred between March 2009 and March 2011. Investigators have arrested Vick Cataldo, 61, of Fayetteville and charged him with Child Molestation.

Additional charges are expected in this case.

This case involved Cataldo engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior over a two year time frame with a juvenile at a residence on Kite Lake Road.

Cancer Wellness Walk a Success

The Cancer Wellness Walk, held in Peachtree City on Saturday April 9th, was a great success. In total, the event raised over $35,000 for Cancer Wellness programs at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. There were over 350 Walkers on hand for the event.

The Walk was the community benefit project of the 2010/2011 Leadership Fayette Class of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. The Leadership Fayette class spent seven months planning the event and was thrilled with the outcome.

“We worked very hard on the Walk and were happy to see so many walkers come out. We were also very thankful for our sponsors and wouldn’t have reached our fundraising goal without their generous support,” said Leadership Fayette class member Abby Jordan.

The Walk’s title sponsor was Chick-fil-A. Georgia Power, NCR and T & O Refrigeration were platinum level sponsors. The Walk also received gold sponsorships from Cargo Brokers International, Fellowship of Love Church, Heritage Automotive, Harris, Fritz and Associates, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and The Southern Federal Credit Union. Fayetteville City Councilman Larry Dell raised over $1,500 by offering to shave his head and mustache in support of the cause and his sister who is facing breast cancer for the second time.

Cancer Wellness offers comprehensive, complementary services and programs to anyone affected by cancer at any phase in his or her cancer journey at no charge. The funds raised by the Walk will specifically support Cancer Wellfit™, an exercise program developed to improve the physical health and quality of life for people with cancer.

“Our Cancer Wellness community is so appreciative to the 2011 class of Leadership Fayette and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce for all of their hard work and dedication,” said Tavari Taylor who manages the Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

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Gumerson Named Fayette’s Top Teacher

Aimee Gumerson (right) with Shelly Dowse seconds after hearing her name announced as the 2011 Fayette County Teacher of the Year.

Would it be a math or one of two science teachers as the next Fayette County Teacher of the Year? That long awaited question was answered Thursday night.

All eyes were fixed on Superintendent Jeff Bearden as he opened the sealed envelope and announced that Aimee Gumerson, a math teacher at Fayette Middle, had been selected as the 2011 Fayette County Teacher of the Year (TOTY).

Keelan Seabolt and Shelly Dowse, a physics teacher at Sandy Creek high and a chemistry teacher at McIntosh High, respectively, were the other contenders.

Gumerson thanked a long list of teachers who she said helped pave the way for her success, including her mother, grandparents, and many Fayette County educators.

“At an occasion like this, it's nearly impossible to thank everyone who played a part in my being right here right now. In looking back over my life and my career, school and teachers and education and learning have been at the center of my world for as long as I can remember,” she said.

Gumerson talked about how her life has come full circle, as she now teaches at the very school she attended as a student. She also shared her memories of some favorite teachers.

“I remember Ms. Hope Callahan who taught poetry with such creativity that I still have the poetry booklet I created in seventh grade. I recall Gladys Brown who knew that I didn't care for science, but by having me draw pictures and tell her about them, actually made the inside of a frog interesting to me. I remember struggling to hit a softball or to play basketball without travelling (I think that's what you call it when you walk with the ball without dribbling it) and the patience that Lance Bowen and Phyllis Hutsell had that made me still enjoy coming to PE just the same,” she recalled.

Gumerson said reflecting back on how certain educators impacted her life made her realize the power teachers have in the classroom.

“In every little thing we do or don't do, we help others or we don't. Do not underestimate the power that you have, that we all have, every single moment with every single student to make a difference, and do not underestimate the difference that each of you have made in my life. I cannot thank you enough,” she told the audience.

As Fayette’s 2011 TOTY, Gumerson will represent the county in the Georgia TOTY competition next spring.

Fayette’s annual TOTY program honors the county’s 29 teachers of the year from each elementary, middle and high school. The program would not be possible without the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations.

The venue for this year’s ceremony was provided by New Hope Baptist Church, North Campus.
Nominees from each school received plaques from the Coca Cola Bottling Company and a portrait courtesy of Life Touch Photography. Also, Dell Computer, Inc. donated computers to all three finalists and Allan Vigil Ford in Fayetteville gave $500 to both runners up and $1,000 to the winner. Additionally, the winner received a commemorative ring from Balfour and roundtrip airfare for two from AirTran Airlines.

Other top sponsors included Chick-fil-A, the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, Delta Community Credit Union, Southern Federal Credit Union, The Avenue Peachtree City, and numerous other local businesses and organizations.

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Six Arrested in Fayetteville on Drug Charges

On April 20, 2011 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) with the assistance of the City of Fayetteville Police Department, the Fayette County SWAT Team, and the Fayette County K-9 section made six (6) arrests in connection with a search warrant that was executed at a residence on Bates Avenue in Fayetteville.

During the course of this investigation Fayette County TNT investigators received information from a confidential source about possible drug activity being conducted at a residence on Bates Avenue. Acting off of the tip TNT Investigators continued their investigation which led them to obtain a search warrant for the Bates Avenue home.

While executing the search warrant TNT investigators arrested Sherman Rashad Brown, 21, of Riverdale, Christina Lee McGlory, 17, Jayne Laura McGlory, 47, Misty Lynn Morris, 20, and Mathew James McGlory, 20, all of Fayetteville in connection to this incident where each was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana. Both Mathew James McGlory and Misty Lynn Morris were additionally charged with Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic. Jayne Laura McGlory was additionally charged with Maintaining a Disorderly House. TNT Investigators also arrested Jerome Jimmy Clairsaint, 19, of Fayetteville charging him with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.

TNT Investigators seized approximately 44.4 grams of marijuana during the search warrant of the Bates Avenue home. Each of the suspects were arrested at the scene and taken to the Fayette County Jail.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to report any suspected drug activity occurring in Fayette County. To report suspected drug activity contact the Fayette County Tactical Narcotic Team at (770) 460-5839.

FCHS Wrestling Coach Inducted into Hall of Fame

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is inducting one of Fayette’s own among the Class of 2011.

Jim Bailey, head wrestling coach and language arts teacher at Fayette County High, is among five inductees from Georgia receiving the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award, and permanent recognition at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The award is given in recognition of years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of wrestling.

Bailey joins two other previous inductees from the county, Marty Hutsell and Gary Phillips.

The Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold an induction dinner on May 1 in Norcross in honor of this year’s honorees. A representative from the National Hall of Fame will present the awards.

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Garden Art Show Features Work of Young Artists April 21

Enjoy art, music and nature at the second annual Houston Garden Art Show taking place April 21 at Tyrone Elementary from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Patrons will enjoy strolling through the school’s garden to the cool sounds of the Sandy Creek High School Jazz Band while browsing the framed drawings/paintings and ceramic pieces on display. Attendees are welcome to bring their lawn chairs, relax and listen to the live concert that begins at 5 p.m.

Admission to the show and concert is free. Some of the framed artwork will be available for purchase: $28 for one or $50 for two (cash or check only). Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase art supplies for next year.

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Blaze Masquerade Pageant Winners

Sara Harp Minter held their 4th Annual Blaze's Masquerade Pageant on Saturday, March 19. The pageant had 41 contestants who competed in beauty, poise and personality as well as overall appearance. The high school division contestants were also judged on an interview question. Queens received a beautiful rhinestone crown, trophy, and an embroidered sash. The Overall Grand Supreme for the high school division received a $200.00 scholarship which she will use to go towards her college tuition. The pageant raised over $1200.00 which goes back to the school's general fund.

We are very proud to announce our royalty for the 2011 pageant. Pictured front row from left to right: Tiny Miss Masquerade Hannah Gatzke, Little Miss Masquerade Raechel Hudson, Baby Miss Masquerade Karolina Grace Vylet, Princess Grand and Photogenic Supreme Overall Carmen Durden and Petite Miss Masquerade Anna Sofia Barahona. Second row from left to right: Junior Miss Masquerade Montana Morris, K-5th Grade Grand and Photogenic Supreme Overall Ansley Taubert, Miss Masquerade Ashley Larrow, 6th-12th Grade Overall Grand Supreme Mary Frances Skibiel, Overall Photogenic Grand Supreme Cymbre Davis and Young Miss Masquerade Kate Anderson.

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Whitewater Team Places Second in Publix Brand Challenge

They were already winners having been selected as one of the top three teams in the nation to pitch their employment marketing ideas to Publix Supermarket corporate executives.

Whitewater High’s Yanna Banks and Lia Poulson took second place in the DECA/Publix Brand Champion Challenge following their presentation on March 29 at the Publix headquarters in Lakeland, Florida. They were the only team from Georgia in the competition.

“This is a huge honor; the girls represented Whitewater High School, Fayette County and Georgia well,” says Krystin Glover, the school’s marketing education teacher and DECA sponsor.

As second place winners, each student received a $250 cash prize awarded by Publix to use toward their expenses to the International DECA competition in May.

DECA is an organization that aims to prepare students for careers in marketing, management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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Students Earn National Achievement Scholarships

Five students from Fayette County High, Sandy Creek High, Starr’s Mill High, and Whitewater High are among 700 nationwide receiving National Achievement Scholarships through the 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for African American high school students.

Onyekwere Eke and Linsey Jackson, both from Fayette County High; Camara Carter, Sandy Creek High; Elana Burton, Starr’s Mill High; and Kevone Hospedales, Whitewater High, are all recipients of a $2,500, single payment scholarship. The students plan to use their scholarship to fund their education in the following areas: Onyekwere plans to major in computer science, Linsey’s probable major is chemical engineering, Camara is looking into veterinary medicine, Elana is leaning toward international business, and Kevone is planning a career in software engineering.

More than 160,000 students entered the 2011 National Achievement Program by requesting consideration when they took the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as high school juniors. In September 2010, approximately 1,600 of the highest scorers were named semifinalists on a regional basis. To continue in the competition, semifinalists had to fulfill requirements for finalist standing, which included having a record of consistently high academic performance, being endorsed and recommended by an official of their high school, earning SAT scores that confirm the PSAT/NMSQT performance and submitting an essay about personal interests, attainments and goals.

Approximately 1,300 semifinalists advanced to the finalist level. Achievement Scholar awardees are the finalist candidates judged to have the strongest record of accomplishments and greatest potential for college academic success.

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Suspect sought in several area robberies under arrest

Anthony Craig Dobson, the suspect wanted in three Fayetteville robberies is under arrest. Dobson was apprehended by the Clayton County Police Department after a brief chase on Mt Zion Rd. Dobson is currently being held in the Henry County jail with charges pending in Fayetteville, Fayette County and Clayton County.

The Fayetteville Police Department would like to extend sincere thanks to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the Henry County and Clayton County Police Departments and the City of Grantville Police Department for their work in this case. This was an excellent example of multiple jurisdictions working together for a common goal.

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Starr's Mill Student Excels at Social Studies, Earns Spot in Coveted Program

Social studies can be a difficult subject for most people. In fact, an article published last month in Newsweek, “How Dumb Are We,” reveals the results of 1,000 Americans who were given the U.S. Citizenship Test; 38 percent failed.

Starr’s Mill High student Julia Borjeson would have no problems acing the test considering that she conquered three selection processes to become a 2011 Governor’s Honors Finalist in social studies. She is one of only three students in Fayette to earn a finalist slot in the subject.

The Governor’s Honors Program provides intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities give participants opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to become independent, life-long learners.

The selection process is lengthy and begins in the fall when teachers from each high school nominate students for outstanding performance in particular areas of study. The nominated students advance to county-level interviews where semifinalists are selected. The semifinalists go through a final round of interviews at the state level, which determines those who will be chosen for the program.

Fayette County has a total of 19 students who were selected for the 2011 Governor’s Honors Program in the areas of social studies, biology, communicative arts, German, mathematics, music, Spanish, technology, and theatre.


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Pre-K Registration Continues April 13

Registration for the Fayette County Public School System’s eight state funded pre-kindergarten classes will continue as of April 13, 2011 at Brooks, Crabapple Lane, Hood Avenue, Inman, North Fayette, Oak Grove, Peachtree City, and Robert J. Burch elementary schools for any openings and waiting lists following the April 12th lottery drawing.

Students must be four years old on or before September 1, 2011 to be eligible for the pre-kindergarten program. A student who is age eligible for kindergarten may not register for the pre-kindergarten program.

Residency information, and the child’s birth certificate and social security card, must be presented at the time of registration. The enrollment form and state lottery form must also be completed. Parents will be notified if there are slots available, and must return to the school to provide the remaining documentation.


See the Fayette County Public School System’s website (www.fcboe.org ) for registration requirements and changes in the pre-kindergarten program based on state budget concerns. For more information about the Fayette County Public School System Pre-Kindergarten Program, contact Jane Price at 770-460-3990, ext. 186. 

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Fayetteville First UMC Offers New Dance Aerobics Class

Take your cardio dance class up a notch with Hip Hop Hustle! This easy-to-learn, high-calorie burning class combines fun dance moves set to the latest music making the class feel more like a night out on the dance floor than a workout. Hip Hop Hustle is a class designed for absolutely everyone because the moves are broken down and simplified, making them easy to follow and fun to learn. A new 8-week session will begin on Tuesday, April 19 from 6-7 p.m. in the Fayetteville First United Methodist gym, located at 175 E. Lanier Ave. The cost is $15, but feel free to come try your first session for free. Please contact Kristin Heiden for more information at kheiden@fayettevillefirst.com .

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is located at 175 East Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia and the church office number is 770-461-4313. You may visit online at: www.fayettevillefirst.com. The congregation is led by Reverend Mark Westmoreland and the community is invited to attend a Sunday service at either 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary or 9:45 a.m. in the Chapel.

Fayette Chamber Announces Winner of $10,000

Congratulations to Jaye McMillan of Delta Community Credit Union for winning the Chamber’s Annual $10,000 Drawing. The drawing was held at the Business on the Green Golf & Tennis Tournament played at Braelinn Golf Club in Peachtree City.

Pictured from left to right: Virginia Gibbs, Chamber President & CEO; Jae McMillan, VP Branch Operations, Delta Community Credit Union; Melanie Myer, Delta Community Credit Union and Chamber Board Chair.

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Spring Registration for Youth Football and Cheerleading April 16th in Palmetto

The Wilkerson Mill Athletic Association will be opening spring registration for Youth Football and Cheerleading April 16 from noon to 3pm at Wilkerson Mill Park in Palmetto, Georgia.

Fees include registration, insurance and uniforms.  All applicants must bring a copy of the birth certificate and picture.

Football:
New  $160      Returning   $120

Cheerleading:
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Small Business, Home-Based Business: Need a Place To Meet?

Peachtree City Recreation Department offers meeting space rentals, equipment

Fayette County small businesses, home-based entrepreneurs or anyone else who needs an affordable place to meet clients or staff can now rent office space at the Recreation Administration building in Peachtree City.

Two rooms are available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for a rental fee of $35 per hour.

“Home-based business or small business owners who don’t have meeting space sometimes have the need for a meeting outside of their home or work place,” said Randy Gaddo, Peachtree City Director of Leisure Services. “We have two rooms that we use internally for various types of meetings, but which are available a great deal of the time.”

One room is a formal conference room with an oblong conference table that seats 9 comfortably, with space around the walls of the room for an additional 6 or more people. The other room is open and can be configured as needed, either with tables and chairs for a classroom, or with just chairs. This room can hold up to 25 people comfortably. Coffee pots and condiments are available in both rooms and people can bring in coffee and snacks.

Crimes in Fayetteville that PTC residents and business owners need to be aware of...

The Peachtree City Police Department is providing this information so that our businesses and residents may be better informed of crimes occurring in our area.

Two robberies occurred in Fayetteville on April 7, 2011. A similar incident also occurred on April 4, 2011. In all incidents, the suspect is described as a white male, 35-40 years of age, and weighing approximately 150-160 lbs. Although his clothing could change over the days, he was wearing a sweatshirt and blue jeans. Additionally, his is wearing dark glasses and a baseball cap.

No weapon was displayed at the robberies, however, he did indicate that he had a gun in his pocket.

At the robberies, he left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Please remember to call 911 if anything suspicious is observed. Also, please feel free to forward this alert.

The location of the robberies was Rite Aid (Glynn Street on 4/4), Rite Aid (Gingercake), and Jan's Flowers on Hwy 85.

Fayetteville robber strikes again at Rite Aid

A white male walked into the Rite Aid store at 975 GA Hwy 54 W at approximately 4:24 PM on Thursday April 7, 2011 and robbed the store of an undetermined amount of cash. The male brought a candy bar to the register and when the cashier opened the register, the man grabbed money from the register. The cashier initially fought back but the male told her he had a gun and she relented. The male then ran out the front door and fled west through the parking lot into a wooded area. Fayetteville Police Officers and Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies were on scene within minutes and began a search of the area. Fayette County K-9 units were able to track the male a short distance and it is believed he had a vehicle waiting. The male is described as a white male between 35-40 years of age, 5’10”-6’0” with a slim build and unshaven face. The male was wearing blue jeans, a gray sweat shirt/pullover, a dark colored baseball cap and sports sunglasses. Police believe the suspect is the same male who robbed Jan’s Florist earlier in the morning. Police were able to obtain video footage of the suspect from the Rite Aid surveillance system. Anyone with information about the robbery is encouraged to contact Fayetteville Detective Mike Whitlow at (770) 461-4441.

Crabapple Lane Teacher To Attend Math/Science Academy This Summer

While students are enjoying their summer break, Pat Costa, a fifth grade teacher at Crabapple Lane Elementary, will become a student of the 2011 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.

Costa was selected from more than 1,500 third through fifth-grade teachers nationwide who applied to attend the one-week, all expenses paid, professional development program for the teaching of math and science. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Science Teachers Association chose the participants based on their qualifications, dedication to inspiring students at an early age, and their overall commitment to enhancing the teaching profession.

Costa is the only teacher from Fayette County, and one of 13 from Georgia, selected to attend the academy. Only 200 nationwide were chosen.

The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy will take place July 17-22 at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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