June 24 Fayette County News

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What will school look like when it opens?

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

Goals for renovated bus barn, gym coming into focus

BY CHRISTOPHER DUNN CHRISTOPHER@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

At the June 18 city council meeting, Steve Mauro with Comprehensive Program Services provided a peek at the future of the old bus barn and gymnasium as part of Fayetteville’s City Hall and park complex.

With the help of Jefferson Browne Gresham Architects, the city now has a vision for how they would like to renovate the bus barn and gym to make them a thriving part of the project.

Staff is eyeballing the old gymnasium as an event center and the bus barn as a brewery.

The event center would have a flexible seating layout that could be arranged for a wide variety of options, including speakers, concerts, corporate events, trade shows, or wedding receptions. A kitchen could be built as an addition to the event center to increase its usability.

A seating area with a water feature would connect the two buildings, and there would be a small stage for live music outside the brewery.

The goal of the designs is to give potential developers a clearer idea of what the city wants any partner to do with the buildings.

PTC cops de-escalate kidnapping situation, retrieve baby

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

A harrowing situation in Peachtree City June 14 ended peacefully with one man behind bars and a 2-month-old baby returned to its mother.

Peachtree City Department spokesperson Chris Hyatt said the incident began when the department received a domestic call late June 14 about an incident on Fairfield Drive. The call came

from the girlfriend of Dikam Bailey, who explained to the police that Bailey had ordered her out of the house or he was going to start shooting with the pistol he had in his pants. The girlfriend left the house with a 2-month-old baby that was Bailey’s child and a 4-year-old.

Hyatt said Bailey came running after her, assaulted her and took the baby back to the home. Bailey then started texting the girlfriend and

said if she called the police, he would kill the baby.

“Reading those grotesque text messages turned my stomach,” Hyatt said.

The department called in the Special Response Team and surrounded the perimeter of the house. The team negotiated with Bailey who put the baby on the front stoop. After the baby was safe, he gave himself up without any force having to be used, Hyatt added.

Bailey was charged with terroristic threats, simple battery and kidnapping.

In other news, the department investigated a robbery June 19. Hyatt said a motorist was stopped at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and marketplace Connector, when an unidentified black male forced the driver out of his car and stole it.

The car was subsequently found abandoned in Pike County.

Crime on the uptick around Fayette County

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

Crime is starting to pick up around the county.

On June 13, the Fayetteville Police Department headed to the area of Millhaven Landing in reference to a theft of a golf cart. Police met with the complainant who

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reported that when they arrived home they observed that their garage door had been broken into. The complainant further reported that they observed several juveniles riding on the golf cart in the neighborhood, but lost sight of where they went in the neighborhood.

Once police arrived at

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the scene, a canvas of the neighborhood was conducted and the golf cart was recovered and returned to the complainant. The juveniles who were in possession of the golf cart were detained and a positive identification was made by the complainant.

The three juveniles were charged with

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burglary and theft by taking and they were released to their parents.

Also on June 13, the Fayetteville Police were dispatched to the area of Bonnie Lane in reference to an entering auto call. The officer met with the complainant SEE CRIME, PAGE A2

With school set to open Aug. 10 in Fayette County, many questions still need to be answered.

On June 17, the Fayette County School System held a virtual meeting with community leaders to try and provide some answers. Superintendent Dr. Jody Barrow led off the discussion saying navigating the challenge of opening is the system’s “moonshot.”

Barrow said he’s following information from around the world to try and get a handle on the process to open.

“This is a perfect storm with the virus and economic challenges,” Barrow said.

The school system closed March 13 because of the pandemic, and it is now examining different options to re-open the system to the students.

Barrow said the options include a traditional opening with students in schools five days a week, or virtual learning.

The traditional opening could feature a “hybrid” that includes partial virtual learning and in-school attendance. The system plans to send out a survey this week to parents to gauge their preferences on the option.

“It’s a challenge, but I look forward to the beginning of the school year,” Barrow said.

2020 school start date pushed back to Aug. 10

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

Students will be coming back to school a little later following an approved change to the 2020-2021 calendar by the Fayette County Board of Education.

During the June 15 board meeting, the board voted in favor of students returning to school on Aug. 10, rather than the originally planned start date of Aug. 3.

The later start will give teachers additional planning days to prepare for the school year.

All other dates on the 2020-2021 calendar will remain the same. Students will get 86 instructional days for the first semester and 89 instructional days for the second semester, for a total of 175 instructional days for the year. Under the school system’s waiver agreement with the Georgia Department of Education, the number of instruction days can be adjusted.

The school system is currently working on a re-entry plan for the new school year. Parents will receive the re-entry plan the week of June 22 along with a survey asking them to indicate if their child will receive face-to-face instruction at school or full-time virtual learning at home. This information will be emailed, so parents are encouraged to check their email account regularly for updates.

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GBI investigates officer involved shooting in Newnan

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

On June 15, the GBI was requested by the Newnan Police Department to conduct an officer-involved shooting investigation, according to a news release.

Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:57 p.m., a Georgia State Patrol Trooper radioed dispatch about being involved in a high-speed

pursuit exceeding 100 mph of a male subject driving a motorcycle westbound on Ga. Highway 34 in Newnan. The driver of the motorcycle, later identified as Azavious Lavonta Echols, 25, of Woodbury, Ga., was identified as a black male, wearing a T-shirt with blonde dreadlocks.

At approximately 9:02 p.m., a motorist called 911 and stated that a driver on a motorcycle had turned into the Greison Trail area. A short time later,

officers with Newnan Police Department and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office located a black motorcycle abandoned behind a restaurant at 67 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan. Officers then began searching the area for the driver.

At approximately 9:05 p.m., while searching the area, officers observed Echols who matched the reported description inside of Bail Bonds 24-7 located at 629 Greison Trail. It

appeared that Echols had forcibly entered the location. Upon making contact with Echols, officers began giving him verbal commands. A Newnan Police officer alerted other officers that Echols had a gun. The Newnan Police Officer fired his duty issued handgun at Echols, striking him once in the leg. At the time of the incident, Echols was in possession of a handgun and was reportedly reaching for it when he was shot.

Echols was transported by EMS to Atlanta Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

There were no officers injured during this shooting incident.

The GBI will continue its independent investigation of the officer-involved shooting. Upon completion of the investigation, it will be turned over the Coweta County District Attorney’s Office for review.

City mulls changes to code enforcement on cart paths

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

The Peachtree City Council is looking to make some significant changes to what is allowed on the city’s multiuse paths, along with enforcing existing codes.

City Manager Jon Rorie led off the discussion by defining what the city’s more than 100 miles of paths are to the community.

“Paths are for transportation and public recreation,” he said.

One of the changes, explained Peachtree City Police Department’s Matt Myers, is non-commercial electric scooters would now be allowed on the paths. Currently, scooters are not allowed on the paths, and users could face a $235 fine.

The amendment to the ordinance would allow

scooters, but users would be required to wear a helmet, Myers added.

Over the past few years, Myers has witnessed a number of underage children operating carts.

Another amendment to the ordinance would hold parents liable for children under 17 violating the ordinance.

The amendment would allow the violation to be run through the Peachtree City Municipal Court and hold the parents liable.

Rorie said he would also seek an increase of people patrolling the cart paths.

He plans to bring to the City Council a budget amendment July 16 for $24,000 to add people to the patrol enforcement.

He also plans to bring the amendment for permitted uses and parental responsibility to the July 16 meeting.

F’ville placing license plate readers around city

BY CHRISTOPHER DUNN CHRISTOPHER@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

PHOTO BY JOHN THOMPSON

Dub Pearman and Tracy Brady are sworn into office.

Senoia gets back to business

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who reported that they heard their car alarm go off. The complainant stated that they went outside and observed that their driver’s side window was smashed and undisclosed items were taken.

On June 14, the Fayetteville Police Department responded to Dunkin Donuts in reference to a burglary call. The officer met with the complainant who reported that when they arrived at the

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business the doorknob to the door was broken and lying on the floor.

The complainant also reported to the police that they observed the cash drawers empty and the drive-through window was open and bent. The Criminal Investigation Division detectives were called along with the Crime Scene Unit.

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— All information compiled from Fayetteville Police Department incident reports.

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For the first time in nearly three months, the city of Senoia convened a council meeting June 15.

But the meeting looked anything but normal. Attendees had to use a side entrance to the building and got their temperature checked before the meeting. Visitors also had to fill out a COVID-19 screening form, and less than 20 visitors were allowed into the building because of social distancing guidelines.

The first order of business was swearing in new Mayor Dub Pearman and Councilperson Tracy Brady. The

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newest members had to wait until June to assume office because of the delay in the election because of the virus.

After the formalities were done, the City Council got down to business. The city approved an amendment to the alcohol ordinance that allows alcoholic beverage manufacturers to operate in the city. The approval allows manufacturers to provide for onsite testings and sale. The new Senoia Beer Company is currently being built and would now fit the legal definition.

The City Council also approved a new outdoor seating plan for Senoia Pizza, with the provision that staff gets to approve the final plan.

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Criminals beware, cameras around Fayetteville will be watching you at all times.

At the request of the Fayetteville Police Department, city council voted at their June 18 meeting to enter into a lease agreement for 25 license plate readers to be placed in all areas entering and leaving the city.

The solar-powered cameras, provided by Flock Safety, will be in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The cameras come at a cost of $2,000 each, and they are set to be in operation Aug. 1.

Previously, license plate readers were placed on patrol cars, meaning they were only functional when the officer was in their car.

The third-party will maintain the database of images, and only law enforcement agencies that pay to be part of the system will have access to the information. Additionally, officers must be certified to access the information.

City Manager Ray Gibson noted a car fleeing a burglary would be a prime use for the cameras. The readers could catch the car’s license plates and share the information with surrounding counties to aid in the capture of the suspects.

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F’ville refreshes amphitheater ahead of July 17 show

BY CHRISTOPHER DUNN CHRISTOPHER@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

Fayetteville’s Brightmoor Southern Ground Amphitheater is getting ready for a new season with a fresh coat of paint and other enhancements.

At the June 18 Fayetteville City Council meeting, Steve Mauro with Comprehensive Program Services offered an update on the extensive renovations

done to the 20-year-old facility.

The focus of the renovations was safety and structural repairs, broken down into a few main categories: Railing, paver repairs, stucco repairs and paint, power washing, and structural repairs.

All the amphitheater railings were checked, and loose or broken footing or welds were repaired, and a fresh coat of paint was

applied. Cracked or broken pavers on the stairways that could have been a trip hazard were repaired.

Stucco and paint on the buildings was freshened up, and Mauro noted the stucco should last another 20 years. Power washing removed mold and mildew around the facilities. The most significant repairs came in the concession and restroom area where cracked block and sinking

slab due to poor soil conditions were fixed.

The renovations are part of a larger revamping of the amphitheater not to exceed $2 million total, and Mauro said work is coming in under budget so far.

City Manager Ray Gibson said plans are still moving forward for the amphitheater to host a concert by Rodney Atkins on July 17.

Fayette Senior Services welcomes back seniors Fayette Senior Services announced their reopening after being closed for three months. On Monday, June 15, FSS welcomed back seniors in the community to their Life Enrichment Centers.

“For those who are healthy and feel comfortable visiting, we wanted to be a resource for them and their mental health and wellbeing as the mandatory quarantine comes to an end. We are also understanding for those who are not ready to take the enhanced risk of leaving their homes quite yet and plan to have a variety of options to connect with and provide interaction virtually as well,” said FSS Program Development Coordinator Morgan Lanier.

Even though the center will be open, FSS will approach the reopening in phases, following CDC and other official’s guidelines during the ongoing pandemic to keep their members, volunteers, staff and community safe. Guidelines include social distancing, required mask while in facility, temperature checks, among others and are listed on their website at www.fayss.org. FSS is also taking precautions by asking those who have potentially been exposed to COVID-19 in the past two weeks or have underlying conditions and are at increased risk to connect with them virtually instead of joining them at the center.

Their decision to reopen was made carefully as they want to keep the safety of seniors they serve in mind, but also help combat isolation and the negative impact it can have for so many. One FSS member provided insight on what the center provides for so many.

“You don’t realize what you have

Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum seeks old photos, stories of North Jeff Davis Drive corridor Old photos of the area now known as North Jeff Davis Drive are being sought by historic preservationists at Fayetteville’s Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum.

The North Jeff Davis Drive corridor, which features many turn-ofthe-century (or turn-ofthe-last-century) homes, is being considered for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Old Fayette County Courthouse located in Downtown Fayetteville, as well as the Holliday Dorsey Fife House (home of the museum of the same name), are already on the Register.

The museum learned recently that the National Register has deemed a portion of the North Jeff Davis Drive eligible for inclusion. Now the museum is asking for the public’s help in documenting the corridor’s significance by sharing photos and stories of its history.

“This is a great honor,” said Nicole Gilbert, who is heading up the museum’s campaign to have the historic corridor listed on the National Register.

“The National Register process is a multistep journey that can take several years to complete,” Gilbert said.

“We are currently on step two, which involves collecting information and completing the nomination form.

“We need the public’s help with this part,” Gilbert said. “We need photos and stories of the homes and of the families who lived there.”

Those who can help are asked to contact Nicole Gilbert by e-mailing FayettevilleNR@ gmail.com or calling the museum office at 770-716-5332.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archaeological resources.

| THIS WEEK IN FAYETTE COUNTY HISTORY | until it’s not there anymore. I’ve always appreciated Fayette Senior Services, but I have much more gratitude for what they offer since their absence during this pandemic.

There are so many opportunities, delicious meals, and great camaraderie. It will be great to see all the helpful staff, volunteers, and other members again! We can’t wait to get back.” the member shared.

Fayette Senior Services would also like to extend their appreciation for the support of our community during their time closed. Since March, they have continued to offer essential services to those in need such as Meals On Wheels and Medical Transportation. To continue to offer these services, they reached out for help in funding. As a community, we have helped them raise close to $30,000, and counting. They are continuing to accept donations to help continue to maintain these essential services throughout this pandemic.

To make a donation and help support Fayette Senior Services, a check can be mailed to 4 Center Drive, Fay-

Ben J. Miller sworn in to Superior Court by Gov. Kemp The Honorable Ben J. Miller Jr., was sworn to the Superior Court of the Griffin Judicial Circuit by Gov. Brian Kemp, June 3, 2020. Upon Judge Miller’s appointment, the governor stated, “In a competitive selection process, Ben Miller Jr. clearly stood out among the candidates, and I am honored to appoint him to serve on the Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court. He has the right credentials, temperament, and willingness to serve, and I know that he will excel as member of the Judiciary.”Judge Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and his law degree from John Marshall Law. He was in the general private practice of law for 13 years. He has served as Solicitor, Juvenile Court Judge pro tempore, Municipal Court Judge, and Associate Juvenile Court Judge. Most recently Judge Miller has served Fayette County and the Griffin Judicial Circuit as the Chief Judge of Juvenile Court for the last 12 years. The Griffin Judicial Circuit is comprised of Fayette, Spalding, Pike and Upson counties.

When asked about the appointment, he stated “I look forward to transitioning into the Superior Court and I am glad that I have the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Fayette County. I will continue to strive to be fair, consistent and decisive. Now that we have a full staff of judges, we look forward to aggressively tackling the backlog of cases caused by the COVID-19 crisis and providing timely judicial services for the citizens of our circuit.

etteville, GA 30214, call 770-769-8430 to make a payment over the phone, or visit their Go Fund Me page at charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/fayette-senior-services-giving-tuesday-now. To connect with FSS and provide assistance in other ways during this time, please reach out Morgan Lanier at mlanier@ fayss.org or 770-769-8430.

For over four decades, FSS has been making a meaningful difference in the social, emotional, and physical well-being of adults age 50 and better in our community.

FSS provides a variety of essential services to the community, including Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Care Management, In-Home Personal Care, Home Repair and Ani-Meals. FSS’ Life Enrichment center offers a range of social, leisure, travel and fitness activities in both Fayetteville and Peachtree City and also hosts the award-winning Ultimate Café.

For more information about Fayette Senior Services, visit www. fayss.org or call 770-461-0813.

As we surge full speed ahead into the future, the Fayette County Historical Society has their sights on the past. Ramping up preparations to celebrate Fayette County’s coming bicentennial in 2021, the Fayette County Historical Society will present interesting tidbits from the past from the last 200 years.

County 1821 – 1971 Carolyn Cary, Ed. 1977 Ledger book of George Dorman

June 26, 1925 Robert Burch Robert Burch was born June 26, 1925 in Inman to a large family. He graduated from Fayette County High School and then joined the Army.

His travels took him to many foreign places.

While taking writing courses in New York City after his military service, his teacher encouraged him. His teacher felt he could be an author. This led to Burch’s prolific career.

He penned 19 children’s books, including “Tyler, Wilkin and Skee” and “Queeny Peevy.” Most of his books reflected on his own youth in Fayette County. A school is named in his honor.

Burch was the winner of the Georgia Children’s Book Award three times.

His legacy continues as many children read his books and learn of early life in Fayette County.

June 21, 1907 Burks Hotel destroyed by fire The Burks Hotel in Fayetteville burned to the ground on June 21, 1907.

Mr. Silas Asbury Burks was the owner, having bought the large structure a few years earlier from Dr. James Bennett.

The spacious two-story building was originally a dwelling house built in the 1850s and occupied by Colonel Mial M. Tidwell, a prominent lawyer in town. Sometime after the fire (about 1909 or 1910), Mr. Burks rebuilt the hotel and it continued to operate until the mid-20th century. Mrs. Mamie Burks Allen, daughter of Silas A. Burks, was the last owner and resident of the building. The historic structure stood until 1976 when Fayette County bought it and razed the building to make way for a parking lot. The Holiday Inn Express now occupies the site.

By Deborah Riddle Source: Fayette County Georgia Heritage Book

By John Lynch Source: The History of Fayette

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y backyard was abuzz this morning, as it was yesterday. My son-inlaw, Joel, and his son, Ryan, were making new “barn doors” to replace the pretty pathetic warped closure on our garden shed. This is to be a wonderful Father’s Day gift for Bill who had planned to tend to this big chore before the Big C marched into his life, and into our life a year ago.

When the doors are complete and my older daughter Kim arrives for a week on Saturday, let the painting begin! I hope to help with this as I have discovered a love for yard work and have always loved painting when Bill would grudgingly hand over his brush. He is a great painter. Bill once painted LYNN an entire corner service HORTON station to raise the money for a Greyhound Bus ticket to Portsmouth, Virginia, in order to make plans for our wedding, which did take place that November, less than four months from the date of his proposal visit. My parents had finally given in to my weeping and waling, so miserable was I at being separated from my one true love, I may have threatened to join the Army. My dad was career military, and he knew I did not belong in such a structured environment. I digress. So, Kim is a natural-born painter, inherited her talents from Bill’s dad and from Bill, of course.

We are in good hands!

My brother (affectionately called “Scoot”) arrived this afternoon from Augusta with his wife Donna who presented us with six small loaves of freshly baked breakfast breads. Lovely! No problem feeding these folks in the morning. After she helped fix a lovely pasta salad with my leftover ham, fresh sliced tomatoes from Crooks (How does he find those garden sweet things, even in the winter? He will not tell me), fabulous sweet pickles from a friend in Mississippi who sends them

by Bill’s sister, and buttery crackers, we ate, then decided a nap was the Thing!

Everyone adjourned to their rooms but not until my brother promised to fix the back screen door, whose hinges had it hanging catty-wonkered, and also to hang the stainless steel handle for Bill’s bathroom (added security). That’s the one I tried to attach to the wall last week; the one we have been looking at (well, Bill has actually been glaring at this insult to his instructions) hanging forlornly by one crooked screw which I cannot get out for the life of me. Not enough strength in these old hands and I had managed to “waller out” the screw head so I had to attack it with pliers. No luck. Enter brother Scoot! Hooray.

Because my once monthly house help was unable to come yesterday as scheduled, I was left trying to clean house, scrub bathrooms, vacuum, and get food together for weekend guests while tending to Bill’s needs. Whew. Last night at 10 o’clock I was still struggling with how to make a queen-sized bed alone. I had foolhardily done five loads of laundry, three of them linens, mattress pad, coverlet, etc. Thought I would be seeing my excellent young helper. Couldn’t be helped, so I tackled what I could. Mid-morning when my family arrived, I apologized and Donna waved my apology away and said, “Where’s the dust rag. Granny (my mom, now in heaven running things) always handed me a cloth whenever we visited… first thing.” She smiled and asked that I point the way. I smiled and gathered up the supplies.

Speaking of Bill’s needs, yesterday was also the fifth day that Bill had been out of a very important pill among many that he must now take throughout the day. This one is to help him stay awake and have the energy to do the PT that comes every other day with the excellent Home Health folks from Kindred. They are dear. We so look forward to them, but not when Bill is in a constant state of napping.

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Thack You: The kneeling thing I would like to thank quarterback Drew Brees for further justifying my hatred of the New Orleans Saints. When he made the comment that he would never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag of our country, he was clearly referring to his French LARRY parish THACK because a true American understands disrespect.

Let’s start with NFL players taking a knee. This may be the classiest form of protest of all time. Are we not taught that freedom means the ability to disparage even your own country?

It was a most novel idea at the time created by those slaveholding founders.

Seems like they went on to make it the FIRST Amendment. The flag’s great, but maybe we should gain the respect of some 50 million

of our own citizens before worrying about the feelings of a nylon sheet made in China. What puzzles me about the people who feel offended by the kneeling is that it means they either don’t agree with the founding fathers’ perspective on freedom or they think protesting just doesn’t apply to black people. None of that could be true so I remain puzzled. I know the answer is out there, but my remote stopped working, and I’m too scared to get new batteries with all the protestors wrapped around ChickFila.

For some reason any disrespect of the flag is bundled with a contempt for the military and law enforcement. How is that?!

When did the symbol of freedom become an Orwellian emblem of authoritarianism? I suppose it happened gradually - like this frog I’m boiling on my stove.

LARRY THACK foolishly sent President Trump cash in the mail for his birthday.

Pictured, from left, are Stephanie Cohran (FHS President), Julian Hardegree (Union City Elks Lodge) and Sharon Marchisello (FHS Secretary).

Elks Lodge invests in lifesaving work of Fayette Humane Society The Fayette Humane Society announced it has been awarded a generous grant from the Union City Elks Lodge #1617 to help provide food and veterinary care for rescued cats and dogs. The Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program allocates grant funds to local Elks Lodges to help Elks strengthen the communities where they live and work, and the Fayette Humane Society is thrilled to be selected for this grant.

The Fayette Humane Society (FHS) is a nonprofit animal rescue organization serving Fayette and surrounding counties.

Incorporated in 1973, FHS is the oldest nonprofit humane organization in Fayette County. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is supported by donations.

It advocates for animals,

supports the community, and enhances pet/owner relationships through spay/neuter programs, rehoming & adoption services, and community education and outreach.

Staffed entirely by volunteers and supported by donations, FHS does not have a shelter. The rescued cats and dogs are socialized in foster homes until they can be adopted.

Prior to adoption, the animals are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

“Thousands of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are put to death in shelters every year, simply because there are not enough homes,” said Sharon Marchisello, FHS Secretary.

For more information about the Fayette Humane Society, visit fayettehumane.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/fayettehumanesociety.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

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ubby and I found a new summertime five o’clock recipe.

It is called a Cucumber, Basil, Lime Gimlet. Calling for gin, we substituted vodka. It must be low carb because vodka is one of the best liquors to have for counting out carbs and the cucumbers, baLEE sil, and ST. JOHN limes have trace carbohydrates in them, so it is perfect for us and refreshing. The best part is no aftertaste so you don’t even know you are drinking vodka – until you do, if you know what I mean.

(I would recommend drinking no more than two – see recipe below.)

Then my mind wondered to what other kind of mixed drinks could be served to satisfy the food pyramid in the nutritious vegetable and fruit group like cucumber and lime? This idea is to make sure we are eating healthy and at least drinking our vegetables.

I looked up the best vegetables for digestion and The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommended: 1) apples with skin, 2) artichokes, 3) baked beans, 4) barley, 5) black beans, 6) bran flakes, 7) broccoli, 8) green beans, 9) green peas, 10) lentils, 11) lima beans, 12) pears with skin, 13) raspberries, 14) split peas, 15) turnip greens, and 16) whole wheat spaghetti.

How many five o’clock drinks can be made with these choices? What aperitif can we find where you can drink your vegetables while enjoying the spirits?

• There is already an Appletini.

• Artichoke Manhattans – no joke.

• Since I could not find an actual drink, we’ll have to say hot dogs, hamburgers, and baked beans need to washed down with beer. See #4 • Most beers are made with barley.

• Many Mexican dishes use black beans. That means margaritas and lime.

• This is getting harder.

But I found this: The use of wheat bran as a new adjunct in brewing at 25 % of total grist in combination with the use of a xylanase in the mashing step was tested by brewing control and

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bran-brewed lager beers.

• They are calling these drinks cocktails but they may be just smoothies.

Just add vodka.

• A Green Bean mixed drink? Oh, ye, of little faith. From Cocktail Builder: it contains 1 oz. orange juice and 3 oz.

Hpnotig liqueur. Whatever that is. Served without ice and garnish with vegetable of choice.

• Pea and Cucumber Cooler.

• Lentils – beans and more beans. Have a beer and then maybe some Gas-X. • Lima Beans – well, this one was tricky and I found nothing.

• Oh, there are lots of these and they mostly require bourbon.

• Raspberries go well with gin, vodka, or rum.

• What is the difference between split pea and peas? See #9 • I found nothing. But see below regarding spinach.

• Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used.

Since I couldn’t find turnip greens you can do one of two things: a) substitute spinach for a papaya, spinach, coconut rum cocktail or b) throw those vegetables (like #11) that are not nestled in mixed drink of their own into a Bloody Mary.

You know that drink could have the kitchen sink in it.

But here is our new summer concoction and it’s just five ingredients: 1 ½ basil, fresh leaves 2 slices cucumber ¼ oz. lime juice, fresh 1 ½ oz. vodka 1.You can muddle the basil and cucumber with a mortar and pestle, but a shaker will work just fine.

2. Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake.

3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

4. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Voila! A refreshing summer brew.

And although prunes were not on the list, I did look them up and found nothing. Although I guess you could make a prune martini with prune juice and your favorite go-to liquor.

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Fayette County Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Peachtree City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Peachtree City Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m.

The Fayette County Board of Education meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Tyrone Town Council meets first and third Thursday at 7 p.m. Brooks Town Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Obituaries Fayette County News A5

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

On the passing of my first editor

I

n the fall of 1983 I began the only formal training I’ve had in the field of journalism. It was then that I became a staff member of “The Tigers’ Roar,” the student newspaper of Fayette County High School.

I was a freshman. As was and is typical of fourteen year olds, I knew everything but I knew nothing.

There were two people that went about trying to fix the latter problem, at least with respect to channeling teenage angst into news or opinion. Patrick Sennett was our teacher and faculty advisor who also became my Economics teacher and also taught a civics class called “Current Events.” I had him for at least one class each semester I was in high school. I’d still love the opportunity to learn from him CHARLIE again.

Frank Lynch, a senior my HARPER freshman year, was the paper’s editor for the 1983-1984 school year. Mr. Sennett passed away in December of 2013 at the age of 74. Frank died last week at the too young age of 54.

The two were great complements for a young boy that was still trying to figure it all out. Mr. Sennett was a man among men. He was a twotour Vietnam veteran that had also edited newspapers prior to his teaching career. He had lived and had experience and experiences, but made it all relatable to his students.

Frank, as a senior, had already navigated three-fourths of his high school career. In addition to running our paper, he was quite committed to the school’s Select Chorus and occasionally dabbled in the goings on of the drama department.

All three programs consistently won awards at the state level. I took it for granted at the time, thinking all high schools were probably like ours. We were blessed with great faculty members who demanded excellence and treated those of in their programs as adults. Mr. Sennett, specifically, gave us quite a bit of freedom to do our work. The veteran in him would never let us forget that with freedom came responsibility.

Frank’s personality was the polar opposite of mine. We also FRANK reflected the philosophical LYNCH diversity of the area at the time.

Frank was Baptist. I was Methodist. We somehow managed to bridge these gaps.

We shared a deep sense of community as natives of a county that was rapidly moving from rural to suburban – bringing many new faces to our schools each year. As we got older we both kept a special place in our hearts for the time and place where we grew up. Frank ultimately settled in Savannah, but as the pastor giving his eulogy noted, you might not know it, as he was in church with his mom in Fayetteville about three times per month.

My career as a columnist began somewhat by accident and even with some reluctance. Frank knew even in high school he was going to be a journalist. While in college he worked for “This Week in Peachtree City,” which was the same office where we would lay out our high school newspaper. Having Frank around as I eventually moved up to be an editor of the paper was like having a Graduate Advisor on our staff. He always remained cheerful and ready to help.

He went on to a full career with the AJC and the Savannah Morning News, and was most recently working as a freelance writer. When we last met in person in Savannah, he was dabbling in occasional projects related to Georgia’s growing film industry.

We kept in touch mostly via Facebook, and I would get an occasional note with comments about my columns. Our philosophical differences on the topics of the day had widened a bit, but he was always friendly, always encouraging.

The highest compliment I received was when Frank once shared something I wrote and compared me to several other accomplished writers from our home Fayette County. I won’t pretend I’ve earned that praise, but I will say that even three decades later, it’s great to get positive feedback from your editor.

I’ll miss his notes. I’ll miss his encouragement. I’m thankful for the role model he was, in high school and after. I’ll treasure the lessons.

CHARLIE HARPER is the publisher of GeorgiaPol.com and the Executive Director of PolicyBest, which focuses on policy solutions in the areas of business climate, education, science & medicine, and transportation.

Find what you’re looking for in the Classifieds!

SIDE: ‘Cold eggs.

Eeww’ FROM PAGE A4

Fell asleep at the dinner table the other day. I have seen this in comedy movies, but at home when I have just prepared his favorite scrambled eggs and cheese dish (which must be eaten quickly; cold eggs. Eeww), not funny!

Anyway, because of a terrible mix up—not the fault of our pharmacy, the doctor had failed to sign the order and then she sent it to the wrong pharmacy address, and then… a comedy of errors ensued. Enter Leslie, my younger daughter, my own personal Wonder Woman.

Because her dad was slipping into a lethargic state, progressively worse daily, she took four hours off work in order to drive to Atlanta and personally pick up and hand carry the script to our very helpful pharmacist who had been battling on the front lines trying to solve this problem for seven or eight days. (There was, of course, a weekend in there). Problem solved. Bill is almost back to his normal, awake, inquisitive self. “What’s for lunch?

Do I have an appointment today? Will we see Chad? He does such a great job on these old knees? Could you scratch my back?” Of course, what is family for . . . .?

This last year has been challenging. The Big C and the effects of radiation and chemo is nothing more than many people have had to endure before us; but never quite so close to home. I have been guilty of selling my sweet family short. They have been amazing, and I want to say a personal and public Thank You to all of them who have been standing ready to help. All I have to do is ask. Just ASK. Family is so important in this strange and often frightening day and age. Don’t lose touch. Make every effort to stay close to your kin; you be the one who makes things happen to keep brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles connected.

Plan a reunion. Make those phone calls. Try to understand that something in the past is in the past. Forgive.

Love. Be Blessed.

LYNN HORTON is a freelance writer and editor who in another lifetime taught English and Creative Writing at McIntosh High School and later worked in the Starr’s Mill High School Media Center.

General Assembly clears path for sandwiches-for-kids donations program ATLANTA — Legislation allowing nonprofits in Georgia to provide sandwiches to needy children when school is not in session gained final passage in the state House of Representatives Monday.

The bill, which passed 150-12 and now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk, was prompted when state health inspectors halted a Marietta-based summer food program last summer after 24 years of serving free sandwiches to thousands of school children in Cobb and six other counties.

A stipulation in state law barred MUST Ministries from receiving and dis-

Katherine Thompson Cole Katherine “Kat” Thompson Cole of Woolsey, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born June 17, 1931, in Fayetteville, Georgia, to Milton and Maybell Chandler Thompson.

Kat spent her childhood in Fayetteville.

While attending Fayetteville High School she worked for the phone company. Kay graduated in 1949 from Fayetteville High.

In 1953, Kat married Carl High, and in 1955 welcomed their son, Lonnie. Carl passed away in 1955, and in 1962 Kat married Alvin Cole.

Kat and Alvin lived in several states eventually returning to Georgia to enjoy their retirement.

After returning to Georgia she worked as a teacher’s aide at Hood

Bobbie Payne Sara Frances (Bobbie) Daniell Payne went to be with her Lord and Savior very early on June 11, 2020, at the age of 98.

She was, first and foremost, a “missionary for Jesus” and lover of people. Growing up, she was a “tom-boy” and known to everyone as “Bobbie.”

This nickname apparently came from her brother, Jack, who was her dearest childhood friend and playmate.

Bobbie was the youngest of eight children born to Arthur and Alice Daniell of Mableton and the only child born in a hospital, all her siblings being birthed at home. Bobbie was a superb athlete and played basketball for her school in Mableton.

Bobbie grew up in Mableton across the street from Mableton First Baptist Church where her family was very active. Bobbie’s childhood dream and ambition was to be a foreign missionary. Although this did not occur, God used Bobbie as a missionary to children, her extended family and to so many others. She was a devoted and dedicated wife and mother, giving

tributing donated homemade sandwiches, forcing the group to raise nearly $250,000 to keep the program afloat last summer.

“Every community that’s represented here has children that if they don’t go to school, they do not eat,” said Georgia Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, who carried the bill in the House on behalf of state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, R-Marietta, who introduced the bill in

Avenue Elementary School in Fayetteville.

Kat and Al were very active in Woolsey Baptist Church. Kat was also a member of Eastern Star.

She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Maybell Thompson; her husbands, Carl High and Alvin Cole; brother, Wayne Thompson; and sisters, Virginia Thornton and Jean Rivers.

Kat is survived by her son, Lonnie High; sisters, Karon Holloway, Louise Shiflet, Henrietta Leavell, and Deb Ciconte; brothers, Nelton “Bunk” (Amelia) Thompson and Jim (Susan) Thompson.

She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 12:00

sacrificially of time and of herself. She shared the gracious love of Jesus with everyone she met. It just seemed to flow out of her loving heart.

She was a natural evangelist for Jesus, loving people and sharing Jesus’s love with them. She could easily strike up a conversation about Jesus with any person, regardless of their appearance or religious beliefs. She was active in the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union). She and her husband, Cleve Payne, Jr., formed the first couples Sunday School class at Mableton First Baptist Church. When Bobbie moved to her assisted living home in Carrollton, GA, she remarked that God had now provided her with her own mission field. She loved to sing hymns. In her later years at the assisted living facility and then at the nursing home, she would sing her best-loved hymns to anyone who would listen.

Bobbie’s husband, G. C. (Cleve) Payne, Jr. passed away in 2001. She and Cleve had four daughters and one son: Gherry Payne Gustafson, Deborah Payne Maddox, Mary Payne Reuterdahl, Jenni-

the Senate.

Rep. Doreen Carter, D-Lithonia, objected to a provision in the bill that prohibits nonprofits from taking part in the free-sandwich program if they don’t have a kitchen on their

p.m. at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

Mowell Funeral Home in Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Woolsey Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 115 Hamp-

ton Rd, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215, or online at woolseybaptist.org/give.

Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville – www.mowells.com

fer Payne Loveless and G. Cleveland (Cleve) Payne, III. She is survived by all five children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be conducted with a gathering for celebration of life to be scheduled on a later date. Rather than flowers, the family is asking that you contribute to Missions at the First Baptist Church of Carrollton Georgia in memory and honor of Bobbie Payne. Address: 102 Dixie Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. Phone: 770-832-6359. You may also give online.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.

premises for preparing the food. She argued that would make it more difficult for small rural-based nonprofits to participate.

— Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service

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Top Cat: Sutherland finishes head of his class at Starr’s Mill

BY CHRISTOPHER DUNN CHRISTOPHER@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Camden Sutherland puts his heart into every pursuit, and it pays off.

The Starr’s Mill High basketball player finished his senior year atop the mountain as the school’s valedictorian.

“When I first found out that I was officially the valedictorian, I felt a rush of pride and happiness,” said Sutherland. “All my hard work and dedication over the four years of high school had finally paid off. I had reached my goal, Sutherland and I was proud.”

In a school renowned for academic excellence, he battled to stand out as the best of the best.

“I’m very intrinsically motivated,” he said. “I push myself to achieve, and I set very high standards for myself. I know I’m capable of accomplishing great things, so my mindset is to be the very best I can be.”

His parents are proud but not surprised by his success.

They’ve always known he could be exceptional.

“From a very young age, we knew he was a sharp boy. As he got older, we realized that he not only had intelligence and an amazing memory, but he worked hard at school,” said his father, Bruce. “He is a hard worker and enjoys the satisfaction of looking back at the work it took to achieve goals.”

“I honestly felt very proud of him. Over his school career, I have always told him to do your best, that’s all you can do. When you have done your best you can always be proud of yourself no matter what the situation is,” said his mother, Jensine. “I would be proud of him no matter what his class rank was because I saw how hard he worked and knew the effort he put in. Whether he was first or last, I am most proud of the fact that he did his best all the time.”

Camden didn’t shy away from a challenge either, taking on a full load of difficult courses and extracurricular activities.

“Time management is absolutely key for me. When you’re juggling multiple AP classes, a varsity sport, numerous clubs, and more, you have to be able to manage your time,” he said.

“I kept a schedule of what I wanted to do each day and how much time I had to do it.

I would have to work around practice, games, club meetings, and more. It was stressful at times, but I never lost sight of my goals. I would prioritize what classes I needed to study for the most and do those first, then, if I had extra time, I could tackle less pressing matters.”

“Camden was very good at time-management and organization. He would bring school

work to weekend basketball tournaments and sit in the car and do homework in between games if need be,” said Jensine. “Camden was good at keeping balance in his life. He budgeted his time between friends, school, and basketball. He never let any one of those dominate his time too much.”

Sutherland molded himself key cog in the Panther basketball program. Not blessed with prototypical size, he carved out a role with guts and determination and a never-quit attitude.

He thrives when the chips are down.

“Even from a very young age, Camden would set goals for himself, and then he would go after achieving them. Whether it was schoolwork or sports, he always had a goal and worked hard to achieve it,” said Jensine. “I remember when he was in the seventh grade, he didn’t make the middle school basketball team. He said to me he was going to make the team the following year. Once he achieved that goal, he set another goal of starting for his school team, “He never gave up on his goals. His ultimate goal was to start for his high school basketball team, and he did. He has had plenty of setbacks and been discouraged, but he never gives up.

“He is a hard worker and enjoys the satisfaction of looking back at the work it took to achieve goals,” said Bruce.

Sutherland earned a spot on the team at Starr’s Mill High, and his junior year he was a part of history.

“Winning the region championship in 2018 for the first time in school history was definitely one of my favorite moments in Starr’s Mill basketball,” Camden said. “It was an amazing feeling to make history like that with such a great team.”

Two key returning players from the region championship squad bailed on the team, but the returning core stayed tight and played tough. Though the final record did not reflect the outcome they expected, the team fought tooth and nail in every game. Stepping into a starting role, Sutherland was a key reason no one wanted to tangle with the Panthers.

“Cam really earned his spot this year. He went from playing JV his junior year to starting on varsity his senior year,” said Starr’s Mill coach Josh Reeves. “Cam was a tenacious player. When I first met him, he was quiet and always worked extremely hard. He played hard and always seemed to be the guy that was willing to out-hustle everyone on the court.

He was sneaky athletic and creative with the basketball. I think the word would be crafty, and he could always seem to get a shot off in tough spots.”

Jumping all the way from JV to varsity, Sutherland pounced on the opportunity to lead his

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER DUNN

In his lone season as a varsity starter, Camden Sutherland blossomed, averaging 11.3 points a night for the Panthers. team. He blossomed as a starter, averaging 11.3 points a night and earning All-County Honorable Mention recognition for his play.

“He was really clutch, and, if you look back at some of the close games we had with McIntosh, Whitewater, and Riverdale, Cam was the guy taking and making a lot of the important shots for us,” said Reeves.

“He worked hard everyday and clearly took care of business in the classroom as well. I told him after our last game that it’s rare for the valedictorian to start on a varsity basketball game and even more rare for the valedictorian to be a leading offensive and defensive player on the team. I really enjoyed coaching him.”

Sutherland got to finish his last hoops campaign but soon after his senior year came to an expedited end due to COVID-19.

“When I got the news that school was officially closed for the remainder of the school year, I was in shock at first.

I didn’t really know how to process it, then I began to feel pretty miserable and angry,” Camden remembered. “I most likely wouldn’t be able to make all the end-of-year memories that seniors get to make. I was mad at first, but then I realized that we truly would be a class like no other, and we would be able to have our own unique set of experiences.”

He stayed focused on finishing the year strong and staying in touch with his friends and

pushed through to the finish line.

Next for Sutherland is Athens where he will attend the University of Georgia as part of the Honors program. He will major in finance or economics with plans to attend either graduate school for a MBA or law school.

“I want to have a career in business or law, although I am not sure exactly what that career will be.”

Whatever his life destination will be, he will put his heart and soul into getting to the top.

“Manage your time wisely and stay organized,” he advised.

“It may feel overwhelming at times, but, with the right plan and a good work ethic, you can achieve more than you ever thought you could.”

Sports betting back on the table in Georgia Senate

BY BEAU EVANS CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE

Legislation to permit sports betting in Georgia made a comeback Friday in the state Senate as lawmakers scramble to drum up new revenues to plug the state’s coronavirus-ravaged budget.

A measure by Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, that would legalize sports betting and hand man-

agement responsibilities to the Georgia Lottery Corporation was tacked onto a separate bill dealing with traffic tickets.

It would allow online betting platforms like FanDuel and Draft Kings to operate legally, so long as they secure licenses from the lottery. People who are 21-years and older in Georgia could place bets.

Revenues from sports

betting, which Jones pegged at a “conservative estimate” of $60 million annually, would go to fund Georgia’s HOPE scholarships for state university students and preschool programs.

Supporters say those revenues would also be a boon for the state budget, which is set for spending cuts of roughly $2.6 billion for the 2021 fiscal year.

On Friday, Jones said a bump in revenues plus the existing management know-how by the lottery should make the bill palatable for those wary of freeing up more forms of gambling in Georgia.

“This right here, the online betting program, is I think an answer to adding significant revenue dollars to a system [that] moving down the road will continue to

need more dollars,” Jones said Friday. “And you’re taking an activity that is currently going on right now.”

Jones’ sports betting package was added to House Bill 903, a short bill tweaking motor vehicle citation rules that flew out of the state House of Representatives by a near-unanimous vote in March.

It passed out of the

Senate Special Judiciary Committee in a vote early Friday morning and now heads to the full Senate.

The committee, chaired

by Sen. Jen Jordan, D-Atlanta, is composed entirely of Democratic lawmakers.

Gambling legislation has had a rocky road in the General Assembly in recent years, including during the current 2020 legislative session.

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Kemp: All nursing home residents have been tested for COVID-19 Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has reported that 100 percent of nursing home residents in facilities with 25 or more beds have now been tested for COVID-19. This key milestone marks a 12-percent improvement in one week.

Additionally, staff testing in nursing homes is up 12 percent week-over-week.

Across all long-term care facilities with 25 beds or more, 77 percent of residents and 57 percent of staff members have now been tested, both of which are up 9 percent in the last week.

“From the start of our fight with COVID-19, we have remained vigilant in protecting Georgia’s most vulnerable populations, including those in our long-term care facilities,” said Kemp.

COVID-19 cases top 62,000 The Georgia Department of Public Health Friday said confirmed coronavirus cases in the state are 62,009. The 24-hour increase is 1,097 cases.

Fayette County has 278 cases, 41 cumulative hospitalizations, and 16 deaths. Neighboring Coweta County has 548 cases and 14 deaths. Of the confirmed cases, 15.7 percent required hospitalization, and the disease has a 4-percent mortality rate, with 2,636 deaths. Statewide, more than 663,000 tests have been conducted.

The state has an 8.4-percent positive test rate.

The department defines confirmed COVID-19 cases as those who have a lab-con-

firmed infection. Some confirmed cases from the last 14 days might not be reflected or accounted for as recent illnesses might not be reported yet or might have pending test results.

Delays in reporting can cause the number of COVID-19 cases reported on previous days to increase and might not reflect cases that have yet to be reported. Given the time taken to conduct laboratory testing, confirmed cases from a previous day might be added to the daily counts a few days later.

For more information on COVID-19, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health website, www.dph.georgia. gov.

Coronavirus-era unemployment benefits could continue in Senate bill

BY BEAU EVANS CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE

A measure to keep certain unemployment benefits that were expanded in Georgia during the coronavirus pandemic cleared a key state House committee Wednesday.

The move comes as Georgia continues grappling with the economic fallout from coronavirus, which prompted roughly 2 million people to file unemployment claims and shot the state’s jobless rate up to nearly 12% in April.

Amid the pandemic, those who qualified for unemployment benefits were granted leeway to collect payments for up to 26 weeks instead of the usual 14 weeks, and enjoyed a boost in the allowance rate that let them keep up to $300 per week in wages earned – instead of the usual $50 – on top of their benefits.

Those expanded benefits are set to expire once Gov. Brian Kemp ends the state’s public health emergency, which currently runs through June.

But language added this week to a bill originally dealing with paid sick leave proposes to let the state labor commissioner keep those expanded benefits largely in place, depending on the state’s jobless rate.

The number of weeks would increase incrementally from 14 weeks when the state’s jobless rate is 4.5% up to 26 weeks when the jobless rate is 10% or higher.

The labor commissioner would also have authority to set the weekly deductible threshold at between $50 and $300, according to the revised bill.

Senate Bill 408, as

revised, would also grant the labor commissioner powers during a statewide governor-declared emergency to modify the maximum benefit amount and relax rules on claims processing, unemployment insurance tax filing deadlines and work-search reporting.

It would also allow the labor commissioner to establish a work-sharing program that lets employers avoid layoffs by reducing their employees’ work hours but giving them prorated unemployment benefits.

Without the bill’s passage, the expanded unemployment benefits would return to normal levels once the governor ends the statewide public health emergency, said Jeffrey Babcock, the labor department’s legal services manager.

“Those provisions are temporary and they will end,” Babcock said. “The purpose of this bill is to get some more permanence to that.”

Sponsored by Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, the bill cleared the House Industry and Labor Committee on Wednesday and heads to the full House for a vote.

Originally, Strickland’s bill only proposed to allow employees to continue using earned sick leave for family care beyond July 1, when that provision in state law is set to expire.

The measure drew praise from Alex Camardelle, a senior policy analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, who touted the extended benefits provisions as well as the bill’s original purpose related to sick leave.

“All good things!”

Camardelle wrote on Twitter.

“This milestone marks an important victory in that mission, but rest assured, we will not take our foot off the gas. In the days and weeks ahead, we will continue to ensure that vulnerable Georgians have the care and resources that they need as we work to limit exposure and spread. I commend the hard work of all of the public health officials and National Guard troops who

helped our state reach this important goal.”

On June 4, 2020, DCH began reporting on residents recovered across all long-term care facilities with 25 beds or more.

Recovered residents data is the cumulative number of residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 who have now recovered from the virus based on subsequent negative tests, absence of symp-

toms, or other appropriate criteria as assessed by the facility or otherwise ascertained.

In DCH’s initial report on residents recovered, 2,759 residents had recovered from COVID-19 out of 6,040 cumulative residents who had tested positive. In DCH’s June 15 report, 3,518 residents have recovered from COVID-19 out of 6,402 total residents who have tested positive.

Georgia unemployment falls into single digits

BY DAVE WILLIAMS CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate is back in the single digits, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

Unemployment in Georgia stood at 9.7% for the month of May, down 2.9% from April’s jobless rate of 12.6%.

“I think we are going to continue to see big drops in the unemployment rate as Georgia continues to open back up,” state Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler said. “We have to remember that the recent unemployment was not caused by an economic catalyst, but instead by a medical emergency. Those jobs are still out

there for the most part.”

Jobs were up 94,300 last month over the month of April, posting gains in all sectors. The accommodation and food services sector led the way with an increase of 46,600, followed by health care and social assistance with 11,800, and administrative and support services close behind at 10,100 jobs.

Although over-the-month job growth increased, jobs are down 370,000 when compared to this time last year.

The filing of initial unemployment claims also is continuing to fall. Last week’s claims totaled 131,997, down 3,257 from the previous week. Initial claims have declined in six of the last

seven weeks.

“The decrease in regular weekly claims is indicative of a recovering workforce who are now ready to return to work,” Butler said. “We predict a continual decrease in these weekly claims as businesses return to pre-COVID conditions and Georgians increase their spending habits.”

The state paid out $147.7 million in regular unemployment benefits last week, down $9 million from the previous week. Since March 21, when Georgia businesses began closing their doors to discourage the spread of coronavirus, regular benefits payments have totaled more than $1.6 billion.

Piedmont Fayette ICU nurse earns DAISY Award

Toni Wilburn, an RN in Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was recently presented with a DAISY Award for the compassion and care she showed to COVID-19 patients nearing the end of their lives.

Toni Wilburn, an RN in Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was recently presented with a DAISY Award for the compassion and care she showed to COVID-19 patients nearing the end of their lives.

Piedmont Fayette is on a Level IV visitation policy due to COVID-19, meaning that outside of a few exceptions, including end of life, visitors are not allowed at the hospital. Wilburn was caring for a patient who had no immediate family nearby and was nearing the end of their life. She sat with this patient, holding their hands, and singing “I’ll Fly Away.” It was a moment that touched the heart of her colleagues in the ICU and resulted in a well-deserved nomination for a prestigious award.

“Our ICU team has been on the front lines bat-

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 in 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. tling this virus since the middle of March and they have provided incredible care under extremely difficult circumstances,” said Merry Heath, Chief Nursing Officer at Piedmont Fayette. “Toni is an amazing nurse, and we are extremely proud of the care she provides. She is a shining example of Piedmont’s purpose, which is to make a positive difference in every life we touch.”

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the

age of 33 in 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Barnes and his family received from nurses inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and their families.

“My faith in God keeps me grounded, and, most of all, not afraid,” said Wilburn. “Sadly, I had to watch my patient transition after all life-saving measures were exhausted.

I couldn’t allow them to

die alone. I stood in for the family, stayed at the bedside, and never stopped holding their hands.”

Wilburn shared her experience with her fellow staff members during National Nurses Week, penning a letter and stressing that “giving 100-plus percent is the one and only option” when it comes to caring for patients.

For more information about the DAISY Award, visit daisyfoundation. org. For more information about nursing career opportunities at Piedmont Fayette, visit piedmontcareers.org.

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Coweta BOE approves tentative budget of $220M

BY JOHN THOMPSON JOHN@FAYETTE-NEWS.NET

The Coweta County Board of Education gave tentative approval June 16 to an operational budget of $220,227,476 for the Coweta County School System’s 2020-2021 fiscal year.

The budget, according to a news release, reflects a decrease of approximately $2,146,000 from the school system’s FY 2020 budget. The budget does not project an in-

crease in the local property tax rate of 18.59 mills. The Board of Education has maintained an 18.59 mill property tax rate since first setting it in 2004.

Tuesday’s vote was the first formal vote on the new year’s budget. It follows two budget workshops held by the school board on June 2 and 9. Final approval is expected by the board at a called meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 30.

The school system operates on a fiscal year that extends

from July 1 until June 30 of the following year. The budget covers school system operations and other expenditures during the upcoming fiscal year. It is also based on revenue estimates including anticipated state educational funding during the upcoming year and local property tax revenue.

The FY 2021 budget approved Tuesday achieves several goals of the school board, including: • Avoiding furloughs of personnel or reductions in

staff for the upcoming school year. The system has scheduled two potential furlough days on March 19 and June 3, to be used only if the downturn in state revenues worsens during the upcoming fiscal year.

• Passing on step increases for employees, where due, if approved by the state. No costof-living raises for personnel are budgeted for the upcoming year.

• Absorbing an anticipated

14-percent reduction in state revenues projected for the upcoming school year (estimated at an approximately $16.7 million reduction in state funding for Coweta schools in the coming year) and an anticipated $2 million decrease in local revenues due to an increase in school system property tax exemptions for senior citizens that goes into effect this year.

The new fiscal year’s budget, if approved June 30, will take effect on July 1.

Bill allowing lawsuits against state Board of Regents advisory group to examine renaming buildings, colleges government clears Ga Senate

BY BEAU EVANS CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE

The Georgia Senate passed legislation Monday that would give Georgians the legal ability to sue the state and local governments.

Lawmakers took up the measure by Rep. Andy Welch, R-McDonough, after House lawmakers passed it in late February, shortly before the General Assembly suspended the 2020 legislative session amid the coronavirus pandemic.

House Resolution 1023 was the first piece of legislation taken up in the Senate as lawmakers resumed the session on Monday after a three-month hiatus.

Passed unanimously, the measure proposes a constitutional amendment targeting the doctrine of sovereign immunity, a centuries-old legal concept that holds that the “sovereign” – or government – cannot be sued without its consent.

If ratified by voters this fall, it would change state law to let Georgians sue governments to halt unconstitutional laws but would not allow them to collect monetary damages or attorneys’ fees.

The measure now heads back to the House for final passage since some changes were made in the Senate to revise the implementation date.

Sen. John Kennedy, who sponsored identical legislation on sovereign immunity in the Senate, said permitting lawsuits against the state and local

governments would give Georgians a greater voice in the operations of governance and legislating.

“I believe that this sufficiently protects everyone’s rights in an equal way,” said Kennedy, R-Macon.

Welch brought similar legislation last year that both the state House and Senate passed unanimously. But Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed it, arguing the waiver would hurt the government’s ability to function.

Former Gov. Nathan Deal also vetoed a similar bill that passed in 2016.

Bids to undo sovereign immunity stem from Georgia Supreme Court rulings that gave state and local governments broad leeway in claiming sovereign immunity. But the high court also opened the door for lawmakers to pass a waiver removing that legal protection.

In other business Monday, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution giving the Georgia Commission on Freight & Logistics until the end of this year to complete its work. The panel of lawmakers and logistics industry executives was formed last year to look for ways to improve the state’s freight rail network.

“We still have some unfinished business,” said Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.

The commission originally had been due to expire at the end of last year.

The resolution now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp his signature.

BY DAVE WILLIAMS CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE

ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia (USG) has launched an effort to determine whether any buildings or colleges on the system’s 26 campuses should be renamed to send a more inclusive message to students, faculties and host communities.

Sachin Shailendra, chairman of the university system’s Board of Regents, and system Chancellor Steve Wrigley have named a five-member advisory group to review those names and recommend any changes.

“USG’s mission is knowledge, and this action today is a step toward addressing how

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communities understand the history and context involving our campuses,” Wrigley said. “While the review may be one part of a much broader discussion, I believe it is essential to advance how we serve students and all Georgians.”

Street protests across the nation that erupted following the death of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis at the hands of a white police officer and the fatal shooting of another black man, Ahmaud Arbery, by a white man near Brunswick have been accompanied by a push to remove statues and rename buildings and streets honoring Confederate political and military leaders.

In some cases, demon-

strators have pulled down statues or defaced them with graffiti.

The USG advisory group will be chaired by Marion Fedrick, president of Albany State University. Other members will include: • Michael Patrick, marketing and strategic growth at Chick-fil-A. • Herbert Phipps, a retired former Georgia Court of Appeals judge.

• Neal J. Quirk, a lawyer and executive vice chairman of the University of Georgia Foundation.

• Sally Wallace, dean of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.

The group’s recommendations will be announced when it finishes its work.

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Franklin, a Division of Nat.City Bank of IN, dated January 28, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 2713, Page 225,Fayette County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to U.S. Bank TrustNational Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trusteefor Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2019-GS2 by assignment recorded in Deed Book4996, Page 531, Fayette County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-descri bedproperty to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED ONETHOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($201,856.00), with interestthereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to thehighest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Fayette County, Georgia,or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within thelegal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2020, the following describedproperty: SEE EXHIBIT "A"ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and ishereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failureto pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Noteand Security Deed. The debtremaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the sameand all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law,including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees havingbeen given).

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding advalorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable),any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection ofthe property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances,r estrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deedfirst set out above.

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individualcapacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2019-GS2is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA §44-14-162.2.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, andmodify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Select PortfolioServicing, 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119, 888-818-6032.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, theparty in possession of the property is Mi Hae Whitney or a tenant or tenantsand said property is more commonly known as 395 Dominique Court, Fayetteville,Georgia 30296.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation thatthe sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to finalconfirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of thesecurity deed.

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Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payablebecause of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay theindebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be madefor the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as providedin the Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent tocollect attorney's fees having been given as provided by law).

The property will be sold for cash or certified fundsand subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters whichmight be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoningordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills thatconstitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet dueand payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to(1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under theU.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale ofthe status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

Grantee reservesthe right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in suchparcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed The followinginformation is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Amos Financial LLC is the secured creditor under the SecurityDeed and loan being foreclosed. The following entity shall have full authorityto negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deedand associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Atlanta Postal Credit Union, Attn: Greg Graham, 3900Crown Road, Atlanta, GA 30380, (404) 768-4126. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that,"nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a securedcreditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument."

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■ LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, FAYETTE COUNTY Under and by virtue of the Power of Salecontained in that certain Security Deed from Ronnie W. Evans and Rodney W.Evans (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Grantor") to Atlanta PostalCredit Union ("Grantee"), dated April 19, 2013, filed and recorded May 1, 2013,in Deed Book 4049, Page 412, Fayette County, Georgia Records (the "SecurityDeed "), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Note datedApril 19, 2013 from Grantor payable to Grantee, in the original principalamount of One Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($134,400.00),with interest thereon as set forth therein (collectively as amended andrenewed, the "Note"), there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidderfor cash before the courthouse door of Fayette County, Georgia, within thelegal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July 2020, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land, together with allimprovements thereon, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 232 of the 5thDistrict of Fayette County, Georgia, and being more particularly described asfollows: beginning at an iron pin at the intersection of the easternright-ofway of Austin Drive and the southwestern right-of-way of Austin Place;running thence south 74 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds east along thesouthwestern right-of-way of Austin Place a distance of 307.0 feet to an ironpin; running thence south 1 degree east a distance of 155.38 feet to an ironpin; running thence north 73 degrees 28 minutes 06 seconds west a distance of306.19 to an angle iron on the eastern right-of-way of Austin Drive; runningthence north 1 degree 54 minutes 53 seconds west along the eastern right-of-wayof Austin Drive a distance of 150 feet to an iron pin and the point ofbeginning.

The indebtedness secured by said

Atlanta Postal Credit Union, as Attorney-in-Fact for Ronnie W. Evans and Rodney W. Evans Thompson, O'Brien, Kemp &Nasuti, P.C. 40 Technology Parkway South,Suite 300 Norcross, Georgia 30092 (770) 925-0111 This is notice that we are attempting to collect a debt and anyinformation obtained will be used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, FAYETTE COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in aSecurity Deed given by Mi Hae Whitney to First

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individualcapacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2019-GS2 as Attorney in Fact for Mi Hae Whitney McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, GA 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT "A" ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LANDLOTS 199 AND 200 OF THE 13TH DISTRICT, FAYETTE COUN-

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SHERIFF/TAX SALES Sheriff's Sale FayetteCounty, Georgia There will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash,between the hours of sale online at https://ww w.auctionsinternational.com/July 8, 2020 through July 21, 2020 the following: Various electronic devices, home furnishings, recreational equipment,and jewelry which includes but not limited to: Sony Playstation 3 Gaming System Power Stroke Generator Kawasaki KLF2200A 4 Wheeler Bulova men's watch Gold tone rings Said property will be sold as is, no warranty as the property of theFayette County Board of Commissioners, which was seized pursuant to O.C.G.A16-13-49. Some items may besubjected to minimum bids, we reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Some items may be sold in lots.

Auctioned vehicles may not be in compliance with Georgia State Lawregarding registration. Vehiclesmust be removed by wrecker or other legal means.

A complete listof items will be available for download from the Fayette County website at: https://fa yettecountyga.gov/purchasing/bids _and_proposals.htm and from Auction International's website at: https:/ /www.auctionsinternational.com/ The sale shallbe held online starting on July 8, 2020 and continuing through July 21, 2020.

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS/CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All creditors of the Estate of Carrie L. Taylor, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

James Scott Taylor Executor of the Estate of Carrie L. Taylor deceased 1102 Church St SE Smyrna, GA 30080 June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All creditors of the Estate of Jerry C. Taylor, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required

Fayette County News Classified & Legals Policies • Deadlines may be changed or altered at anytime without notice, especially due to major holidays.

• Ads and Legal notices may be mailed to Fayette County News, P.O. Box 96, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

• ALL real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitations or discrimination” based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

• We make every effort to avoid errors in advertisements. Please check your ad the first day it appears. If you find an error, please contact us immediately at 770-461-6317. The exclusive remedy for a publisher error shall be the refund of the cost of the advertisement, or republishing of the advertisement.

• Foreclosures, Sheriff’s Sales and Tax Sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Notices publish four weeks prior to the First Tuesday. Deadlines are below: Sale Date...................... Publication Date ........................... Ad Deadline: Noon February 4, 2020 .................January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 .....................January 3, 2020 March 3, 2020 .....................February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 ...................January 31, 2020 April 7, 2020 ........................March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 ...............March 6, 2020 May 5, 2020 .........................April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 ..........................April 3, 2020 June 2, 2020 ........................May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 ...........................May 1, 2020 July 7, 2020 .........................June 10, 17. 24, July 1, 2020 ..................June 5, 2020

Sale Date...................... Publication Date ........................... Ad Deadline: Noon August 4, 2020 ....................July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 ...........................July 3, 2020 September 1, 2020 ..............August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 ......................July 31, 2020 October 6 2020 ...................September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 ................September 4, 2020 November 3, 2020 ...............October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020 ....................October 2, 2020 December 1, 2020 ...............November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 .................November 30, 2020 January 5, 2021 ...................December 9, 16, 23,30, 2020 ..................December 4, 2020

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS/CREDITORS to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

James Scott Taylor Executor of the Estate of Jerry C. Taylor deceased 1102 Church St SE Smyrna, GA 30080 June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS GEORGIA, FAYETTE COUNTY All creditors of the Estate of Shirley Ann Thomas, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 11th day of May,2020 Deborah Joy Burran, Executor of the Estate of Shirley Ann Thomas, deceased c/o Pyke & Associates, P.C. 340 Corporate Center Court Stockbridge, GA 30281 6/24, 7/1,8,15 NOTICE TO DEBTORS

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GEORGIA, FAYETTE COUNTY All creditors of the Estate of Robert Glenn Drawdy, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.This 5th day of May, 2020.

Katherine M. Drawdy, Executor of the Estate of: Robert Glenn Drawdy, deceased c/o Pyke & Associates, P.C. 340 Corporate Center Court Stockbridge, GA 30281 6/10,17,24,7/1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of CRISTINA BADILLO CARBAJAL, late of Fayette County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

MELANY MERCADO BADILLO, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF CRISTINA BADILLO CARBAJAL 15 Stephanie Drive Newnan, Georgia 30265 MALYNDA C. HOOPER, ESQ. WARNER, HOOPER & RAMSEY 101 World Drive - Suite 325 Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/17,24, 7/1,8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of NANCY ELAINE MERRITT, late of Fayette County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

JENNIFER DAWN HAMON, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF NANCY ELAINE MERRITT 726 Gardenside Circle, SE Marietta, Georgia 30067 MALYNDA C. HOOPER, ESQ. WARNER, HOOPER & RAMSEY 101 World Drive Suite 325 Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/24, 7/1,8,15 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN RE: ESTATE OF Joe Nicholas Bray All creditors of the estate of Joe Nicholas Bray, deceased, late of Fayette County, Georgia are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.This 17th day of June, 2020.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS/CREDITORS Notice to Debtors and Creditors STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGIA AMANDA EVANS All creditors of the estate of GeorgiaAmanda Evans, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to rendertheir demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted tosaid estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Angela Landgaard,Esq., Administrator of the Estate of Georgia Amanda Evans, deceased.

Address: 42 Eastbrook Bend, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/10, 17,24, 7/ 1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia County of Fayette All creditors of PATRICIA ANN HIGHTOWER, deceased, are hereby notified to render an accounting to the undersigned of their demands against his estate as provided by Official Code of Georgia Annotated §53-7-41. Failure to render said accounting within the time provided by law may cause the loss of certain of your rights as provided in said Section. All person(s) indebted to said decedent are hereby required to make payment to the undersigned.This 2nd day of JUNE 2020.

Rhonda Carol Albea, As Executrixfor The Estate of Patricia Ann Hightower Law Firm of Kelly & Kelly, LLP Roy R. Kelly. IllState Bar No: 413050 PO Box 191,121 East Greene Street Monticello, Georgia 31064 Ph: 706-468-2211 6/17,24, 7/1,8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE All creditors of the Estate of Norma Jean Simmons late of Fayette County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 24th day of May, 2020.

Nancy Simmons Lindsey, Executor of the Estate of Norma Jean Simmons, Deceased Karen C. Gainey, Attorney for the Estate of Norma Jean Simmons, Deceased Law Office of Karen Gainey, P.C. 430 Prime Point, Suite 105 Peachtree City, GA 30269

Notice to Debtors and Creditors STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM ARTHUR SCHREYER All creditors of the estate of William Arthur Schreyer, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Shirley Lea Schreyer, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of name of William Arthur Schreyer, deceased.

Address: 205 Pinegate Road, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/17,24, 7/1,8 Notice to Debtors and Creditors STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE IN RE: ESTATE OF WAYNE WILLIAM WIGNER All creditors of the estate of Wayne William Wigner, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Michele Peters, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of name of Wayne William Wigner, deceased.

Address: Michele Peters, 1220 Oak Drive, Streamwood, Illinois 60107

Bridgette M. Palmer, Esq. KIRBY PALMER FARRELL, LLC Fayette Law Group, LLC 1044 Highway 54 W Fayetteville, GA 30214 6/24, 7/1,8,15 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN RE: ESTATE OF SHARON LEE MAXEY All creditors of the estate of SHARON LEE MAXEY, deceased, late of Fayette County, Georgia are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 10th day of June, 2020.

DAVID WESLEY MAXEY, Executor of the Estate of SHARON LEE MAXEY Bridgette M. Palmer, Esq. KIRBY PALMER FARRELL, LLC Fayette Law Group, LLC 1044 Highway 54 W Fayetteville, GA 30214 6/24, 7/1,8,15 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS In the Probate Court of Fayette County State of Georgia RE: Estate of Jocelyn E. McKinney, deceased.

Estate No.: 20-15509 All creditors of the estate of Jocelyn E. McKinney deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Karyl L Wackerlin, Executor, 110 Marigold Court, Griffin, Georgia 30223, of the estate of Jocelyn E. McKinney, deceased of 400 Rock Creek Drive, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/24, 7/1,8,15

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia County of Fayette In the Probate Court of Fayette County State of Georgia RE: Estate of Paul Gordan Davies, deceased.

Estate #: 19-15111 All creditors of the estate of Paul Gordan Davies, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Laurie Beth Hartjes, Executor, 503 Linden Court, Verona, WI 53593, of the estate of Paul Gordan Davies, deceased of 201 Crosstown Drive, #1001, Peachtree City, GA 30269 6/17,24, 7/1,8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia County of Fayette In the Probate Court of Fayette County State of Georgia RE: Estate of Frederick Andrew Arterburn, deceased.

Estate No.: 20-15516 All creditors of the estate of Frederick Andrew Arterburn deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Michael Andrew Arterburn, Executor, 315 Bradford Way, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, of the estate of Frederick Andrew Arterburn, deceased of 315 Bradford Way, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 6/24, 7/1,8,15 Notice to Debtors and Creditors STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE IN RE: ESTATE OF GOLDIA ANN ANDRE

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS/CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of Goldia Ann Andre, deceased, late of Fayette County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me, Adam Stephen Andre, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of name of Goldia Ann Andre, deceased.

Address: 6 Ambrey Lane, Newnan, Georgia 30263

TRADE NAME

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE All creditors of the Estate of Damaris Lee Curtis, late of Fayette County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 21st day of May, 2020.

Ernest Theodore Curtis, Jr. Executor of the Estate of Damaris Lee Curtis 280 Sunderland Cir. Fayetteville, GA 30215 June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020

INCORPORATIONS NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that articles of incorporation which will incorporate Atlanta Sandblasting Services, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 200 Westpark Drive, Suite 280, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, and its initial registered agent at such address is Richard P. Lindsey 6/17,24

CHANGE CORPORATE NAME NOTICEOF CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME Notice is given that articles of amendment which will change the name of South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, Inc. to Red Car Veterinary Group, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code.The registered office of the corporation is located at 185 3rd St. Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

6/17,24

TRADE NAME APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS 2020TR-0050 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE GEORGIA, FAYETTE COUNTY The undersigned does hereby certify that Bello International Group LLC conducting a business as Biz-Agility Coaching & Consulting in the City of Fayetteville County of Fayette in the State of Georia under the name of Biz-Agility Coaching & Consulting and that the nature of the businessis professional training and coaching and that the names and addresses (including zip codes) of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: 207 Blue Point Pkwy Fayetteville, GA 30215 6/24, 7/1 APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS 2020TR-0051 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FAYETTE The undersigned does hereby certify that Hasina Grimball conducting a business as HBG Financial Consultants, LLC.in the City of Fayetteville County of Fayette in the State of Georgia,under the name of Luxurious Homes by Atlanta Airport & Pinewood Studios and that the nature of the business is room rental and group rental short term less than thirty 30 days, financial and other workshops and that the name's and addresses (including zip codes) of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: HBG Financial Consultants, LLC 100 Little Creek Drive Fayetteville, Ga 30214 6/24, 7/1 APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTERSHIP OR OTHERS State of Georgia County of Fayette Civil case no: 2020TR-0049 The undersigned docs hereby certify that TAS Family Enterprises LLC conducting business as The Grounds Guys of Peachtree City in the City of Fayetteville County of Fayette in the State of Georgia, under the name of The Grounds Guys of Peachtree City and that the nature of the business is Lawn and Landscaping Services and that the names and addresses (including zip codes) of the persons, firms, or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Timothy A Shields 200 Old Plantation Way Fayetteville, GA 30214

Mailing: 115 Third Street Fayetteville, GA 30214

appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in OCGA sec. 19-12- 1(f)(2) and (3).

6/17,24

6/24, 7,1,8,15

1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered JUNE 12, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County ProbateCourt

NAME CHANGE

SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY

FAYETTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of Child(ren): Joseph Wheatherby

State of Georgia In re the name change of child(ren): Tarriyun Akili-Joseph Boyd

Diamond Kiara Cottrell Petitioner vs Tarrance Antonio Boyd Respondent NOTICE OF PETITION OF CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) Diamond Kiara Cottrell filed a petition in the Fayette County Superior Court to change the names(s) of the following minor child(ren) from Tarriyun Akili-Joseph Boyd to Akili Joseph Cottrell.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in OCGA 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3).

6/17,24 INSUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of Child(ren): Joshua Wheatherby Kelly Wheatherby Petitioner, v.

Henry Wheatherby Respondent Civil Action File No.:2020V-0393 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION TO CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) A petition was filed in the Superior Court of Fayette County on June 18, 2020 to change the name of the following minor child(ren): From Joshua Daniel Wheatherby Proposed New Name Joshua Daniel Williams Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in OCGA sec. 19-12-l(t)(2) and (3).

6/24,7/1,8,15 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Samuel Paul Triplett Civil Action Case Number 2020V-0359 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Samuel Paul Triplett filed a petition in the Fayette County Superior Court to change the name from: Samuel Paul Triplett to Linhardt Azore Ordelia.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

6/10,17,24, 7/1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Treveon Hendrix Petitioner Civil Action Case Number 2020V-0396 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Treveon Hendrix filed apetition in the Fayette County Superior Court to change the name from: Treveon Demonte Hendrix toTracy Levi Levine.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

6/24, 7/1,8,15 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Fayette COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Matthew Yellowstar Legg Petitioner Civil ActionCase Number 2020V-0358 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Matthew Yellowstar Legg filed a County petition in the Fayette Superior Court to change the name from Matthew Yellowstar Legg to Matthew Yellowstar Blackburn.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

6/10,17,24, 7/1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In RE the Name Change of: Jamie Fischer Petitioner Civil Action Case Number:2020V-0357 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Jamie Fischer filed a petition in the Fayette County Superior Court on June 3, 2020 to change the name from: Jamie Fischer to Jamie Quick.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

6/10,17,24, 7/1

6/17,24 APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTERSHIP, OR OTHERS State of Georgia County of Fayette 2020TR-0048 The undersigned does hereby certify that Brandy Roland, Shem Roland, and John Michael "Mike" Meyer conducting a business as Moland Enterprises in the City of Tyrone County of Fayette in the State of Georgia, under the name of Line Creek Cabinetry and that the nature of the business is custom cabinetry and refinishing and the names and addresses (including zip codes) of the persons, firms, or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Brandy Roland, Shem Roland, and John Michael "Mike" Meyer Physical: 180 Shamrock Industrial Blvd, Suite C, Tyrone, GA 30290

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Civil action case no: 2020V-0373 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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June 10,17,24,July 1,2020

6/24, 7/1,8,15 Debra Lynn Bray, Executrixof the Estate of Joe Nicholas Bray

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SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of Child(ren): Kayla Nicole Wheatherby Kelly Wheatherby Petitioner, v.

Henry Wheatherby Respondent.

Civil ActionFile No.: 2O20V-0394 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION TO CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) A petition was filed in the Superior Court of Fayette County on June 18, 2020 to change the name of the following minor child(ren): From: Kayla Nicole Wheatherby Proposed New Name Kayla Asher Nicole Williams Any interested party has the right to

Kelly Wheatherby Petitioner, v.

Henry Wheatherby Respondent.

Civil ActionFile No.: 2020V-0392 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION TO CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) A petition was filed in the Superior Court of Fayette County on June 18, 2020 to change the name of the following minor child(ren): From Joseph Randall Wheatherby Proposed New Name Joseph Randall Williams Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in OCGA sec. 19-12-l(f)(2) and (3).

6/24, 7/1,8,15

SUPERIOR COURT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA FEDERICO R. CARPENTERO, Plaintiff, v.

STELLA YAYRA KUVODU, Defendant

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CIVIL ACTION 2019V-0660 NOTICE OF SUMMONS - SERVICE

BY PUBLICATIONTo; Stella Yayra Kuvodu, Defendant, above-named (current address unknown)You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking Divorce was filed against you in said court on August 26, 2019, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the Court on June 1, 2020, you are hereby commandedand required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon Federico R. Carpentero, plaintiff, through his attorney, Dennis R. Kurz, whose address is: 4355 Cobb Parkway, Suite J-285, Atlanta, GA 30339 an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.WITNESS, the Honorable W. Fletcher Sams, Judge of this said Court,This 3 day of June, 2020.

6/24, 7/1,8,15 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: BRENDA DIERLING MASLAK, ESTATENO. 20-15463 DECEASED NOTICE OFPETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The Petition of JAMES WILLIAM MASLAK, for a year's support from the estate of BRENDA DIERLING MASLAK, Deceased, for Decedent's Surviving Spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on orbefore JULY 20, 2020 why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

ANNS. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court BY: LYNNCRITTENDEN 6-19-2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE,GA 30214 770-716-4224 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered June 12, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

6/10,17,24, 7/1,8,15

PROBATE IN THEPROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: THOMAS E. SHULER, JR., ESTATE NO. 20-15563 DECEASED NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The Petition of BETTY MAYFIELD SHULER,for a year's support from the estate of THOMAS E. SHULER, JR., deceased, for Decedent's Surviving Spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before JULY 20, 2020 , why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for therequired amount of filing fees. Ifany objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petitionmay be granted without a hearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court MELISSA L. HAAS Date: 06/18/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the SecondOrder Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered JUNE 12, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County Probate Court

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIUS MICHAEL ARTHUR HILLIUS , ESTATE NO. 20-15555 DECEASED PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: JOACHIMO. HILLIUS has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of MARIUS MICHAEL ARTHUR HILLIUS, deceased,a nondomiciliary who owned property in Fayette County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.

All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JULY 20,2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to fileas an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without ahearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/19/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court

6/24, 7/1,8,15 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MACEO NESMITH, III , DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15517 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TOWHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TIARA NICOLE NESMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of MACEO NESMITH, III, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested partiesare hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must bein writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JULY 13,2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to fileas an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without ahearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/09/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the SecondOrder Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County Probate Court 6/17,24, 7/1,8 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MAUDE AMABEL WATSON , DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15557 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: Whom it may concern: DENISE GEORGINA HENTZ has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the estate of MAUDE AMABEL WATSON, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A.§ 53-12-261.)

All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JULY 20, 2020.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Courtpersonnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

ANN S. JACKSON

B6 FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS â– LEGAL NOTICES PROBATE Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 6/18/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE Fayetteville, Ga 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the SecondOrder Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered JUNE 12, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County Probate Court 6/24, 7/1,8,15 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF INELL KEY , DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15536 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DORIS KEY has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of INELL KEY deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A.§ 53-12-261. All interestedparties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not begranted. All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and mustbe filed with the Court on or before JULY13, 2020.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to fileas an indigent party.

Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/09/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County ProbateCourt

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 â– LEGAL NOTICES PROBATE be granted without ahearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/09/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County ProbateCourt 6/17,24, 7/1,8 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ROBERT GAIL PREACHER DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15542 NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The Petition of CAROLE LYNN PREACHER ,for a year's support from the estate of ROBERT GAIL PREACHER deceased, for Decedent's Surviving Spouse, having been duly filed, all interested personsare hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before JULY 13, 2020 , why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must be inwriting, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for therequired amount of filing fees. Ifany objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petitionmay be granted without a hearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court MELISSA L. HAAS Date: 06/09/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County ProbateCourt

6/17,24, 7/1,8 6/17,24, 7/1,8 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE NEAL WATSON , DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15548 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DREW BAILEY WATSON has petitionedto be appointed Administrator of the estate of GEORGE NEAL WATSON deceased, of said County.

The Petitioner has also applied forwaiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filedwith the Court on or before JULY 13,2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without ahearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By: MELISSA L. HAAS 06/09/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the SecondOrder Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by ChiefJustice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County ProbateCourt 6/17,24,7/1,8 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OFGEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF JERRLDINE ANNIE TERRY, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15545 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TERESA MICHELLE COPPOLINO haspetitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of JERRLDINE ANNIE TERRY deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied forwaiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested partiesare hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must bein writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filedwith the Court on or before JULY 13,2020.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed andfiling fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to fileas an indigent party.

Contact ProbateCourt personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearingwill be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIJAH EDWARD BATSON, ESTATE NO. 20-15566 DECEASED PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: Whom it may concern: HARRIETT ANN BATSON has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of ELIJAH EDWARD BATSON deceased,of said County.

(The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained inO.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition shouldnot be granted.

All objections tothe Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JULY 20, 2020.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

ANNS. JACKSON Judgeof the Probate Court By: LYNNCRITTENDEN 6/18/2020 Clerkof the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILE,GA 30214 770-716-4224 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered June 12, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does hereby re-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the end of the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

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PUBLICATION DATES: JUNE 24, JULY 1, 8, 15, 2020 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ELINOR ELIZABETH KYRIACOU , DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15535 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TOWHOM IT MAY CONCERN: KELLY KYRIACOU has petitioned to beappointed Administrator of the estate of ELINOR ELIZABETH KYRIACOU deceased, of said County.

The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/orgrant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261. All interested parties are herebynotified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must bein writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filedwith the Court on or before JULY 13,2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER:

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All objections to the Petitionmust be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed andfiling fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to fileas an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing willbe scheduled at a later date. Ifno objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Whitewater Creek will be constructed at the current location along the existing roadway center line.

The bridge improvements include two 12-foot travel lanes with eightfoot shoulders on both sides of the bridge. The roadway typical section on both approaches to the bridge consist of two 12-foot travel lanes with 10-foot overall shoulders. A temporary detour bridge will be constructed to the south of the existing bridge as an on-site detour to accommodate traffic currently using SR 85 as a through route.

Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and areavailable for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: William Boyd, AreaEngineer District 3, Area 5 wboyd@dot.ga.gov 1107Hogansville Road Lagrange,GA 30240 (706) 845-4115 NOTE: Ordinarily the maps or platswould be available for public review at our area office. Due to current COVID-19 measures, members of the public are not allowed to enter state buildings at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Anyone with questions or concerns about the project should call or email the area engineer listedabove. To obtain copies of the drawings, maps or plats, please follow the instructions outlined below.

Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portionsthereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Kimberly W. Nesbitt Office of Program Delivery Attn. Ken Wicks kewicks@dot.ga.gov 600West Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 631-1575

candidate for a Council Post in such election shall do so at the offices of the Board of Elections for Fayette County located at the Fayette County Administrative Complex at 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 208, Fayetteville, GA, no earlier than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020 and no later than noon on Friday, August 24, 2020. The qualifying fee shall be $36.00 per candidate per post.

The registration deadline to vote in this election October 5, 2020.

Said election shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Municipal Election Code. The foregoing call for an election is pursuant to Georgia Municipal Code Section 21-2-131, 21-2-132 & SB 199.

Maurice Ungaro, Town Manager

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/09/2020 Clerkof the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 Address770-716-4221 Telephone Number Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does herebyre-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the endof the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOHN FOWLER, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15522 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE To whom it may concern: ROBIN LEIGH FOWLER has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of MICHAEL JOHN FOWLER deceased, of said County.

The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.

All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth he grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JULY 6, 2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 06/02/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does hereby re-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the end of the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above.

Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County Probate Court

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CITY OF PEACHTREE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of Peachtree City will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:00P.M. It will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers at 151 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. All interested parties are invited toattend and be heard.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow for public discussion of a rezoning request for 201 Rockaway Road across from the Somerby development. The request is to rezone from OS-P Open Space Public and LUC-20Limited Use Commercial district no. 20 to LUC-20 and to amend the text of theLUC-20 zoning district.

Information pertaining to this public hearing isavailable at City Hall, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M.and 5:00 P.M

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF BROOKS, GEORGIA NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION You are hereby notified that on November 3, 2020, there will be a special election held to fill the unexpired term of the Council Post No. 1. Early/Advanced Voting shall be October 5, 2020. In the event a run-off is required, it shall be held on December 1, 2020.

Anyone wishing to qualify as a

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GREGORY S REDDING 419 CAMEO DRIVE, RIVERDALE, GA 30274 ARREST:DATE: 8/25/2018 Time: 4:29AM PLACE: Fayette County, GA CHARGE(S): D.U.I. ALCOHOL LESS SAFE;DUI (PER SE); SPEEDING ARRESTING AGENCY: FCSO DISPOSITION:DATE: 2/27/2020 SENTENCE: 20 days confinement, 24 months probation, $2337.25 total fine plus fees, 240 hours community service, ignition interlock, publish photo.

COURT: Fayette County State Court 6/24 JUVENILE COURT JUDGE

CHAD ERIC WALLACE 2 OAK POINT, NEWNAN, GA 30263 ARREST:DATE: 6/8/2018 Time: 11:59 AM PLACE: Fayette County, GA CHARGE(S):D.U.I. ALCOHOL LESS SAFE;D.U.I. DRUGS;DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFMULTIPLE SUBSTANCES;DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE; RECKLESS DRIVING; NO PROOF OF INSURANCE; ARRESTING AGENCY: FCSO DISPOSITION: DATE: 1/7/2020 SENTENCE: 30 days confinement, 24 months probation, $2728.50 total fine plus fees, 240 hours community service, ignition interlock, publish photo.

COURT: Fayette County State Court

Presiding Associate Judge of Juvenile Court of Griffin Judicial Circuit will expire in July 2020. All applicants interested in appointment or reappointment as the Presiding Associate Judge for Juvenile Court shall submit a letter of application to the Honorable Christopher C. Edwards, Chief Judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, Fayette County Justice Center, 1 Center Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30214. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, must have been a citizen of the State of Georgia for at least three years, be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, and must have practiced law for at least five years. All applications shall be received by Chief Judge Edwards office by August 30, 2020.

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CHRISTOPHER LEE JACKSON 9412 SLEEPY HOLLOW LANE, JONESBORO, GA 30238 ARREST:DATE: 4/18/2018 Time: 11:18PM PLACE: Fayette County, GA CHARGE(S):D.U.I. ALCOHOL LESS SAFE;LOITERING OR PROWLING;OPEN CONTAINER VIOLATION ARRESTING AGENCY: FCSO DISPOSITION:DATE: 11/4/2019 SENTENCE: 20 days confinement, 24 months probation, $2671.00 total fine plus fees, 240 hours community service, ignition interlock, publish photo.

COURT: Fayette County State Court 6/24

NATHANIEL PATRICK RAPP 1391 KING ROAD, RIVERDALE, GA 30296 ARREST:DATE: 6/4/2018 Time: 10:58PM PLACE: Fayette County, GA CHARGE(S):D.U.I. LESS SAFE ALCOHOL;DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT ARRESTING AGENCY: FCSO DISPOSITION: DATE: 1/21/2020 SENTENCE: 60 days confinement, 24 months probation, $2387.75 total fine plus fees, 240 hours community service, ignition interlock, publish photo.

COURT: Fayette County State Court 6/24

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF TYLER WALLACE, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 20-15518 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE To whom it may concern: VALARIE A. WALLACE has petitioned for DANIELLE J. WALLACE be appointed Administrator of the estate of TYLER WALLACE deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.

All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before JUNE 29, 2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be signed and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Fayette Humane Society Julius Julius has a ton of personality!

He is great with dogs and loves to snuggle with people. He would probably be best in a home with no cat or a female cat.

If you have room in your heart and home for this sweet boy, complete a no-obligation preadoption form at fayettehumane. org. If you have any questions, email the Fayette Humane Society at info@fayettehumane. org or call 770-487-1073.

ANN S. JACKSON Judge of the Probate Court By:MELISSA L. HAAS 05/28/2020 Clerk of the Probate Court 1 CENTER DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 770-716-4221 JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24 Consistent with the Second Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency entered May 11, 2020 by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court the Court does hereby re-impose the deadline for objections on this motion to be filed before the end of the current Judicial Emergency period. Responses or objections must be filed as set forth above. Ann S. Jackson, Judge, Fayette County Probate Court

FAYETTE COUNTY NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL P. I. 0013734 FAYETTE COUNTY Noticeis hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that theGeorgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.

The date of location and design approval is: June 5, 2020 The project is located 100% in Fayette County, Congressional District 3, located on Land Lots 8 and 129. The total length of the project is approximately 0.26 miles beginning 620 ft west of the existing bridge abutment and ending 620 ft east of the existing bridge abutment. Theproposed new bridge will over

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