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Wednesday, May 24,2023 Fayette County News A3 right, holding plaques for both the 5K and the 10K. Cindy Jones, placing third i Courtesy of PTl Leah Banks/Fayette News One leads to Arrest Peachtree City K9 Midas recently took part in two drug-related traffic stops, using his trusty sense of smell, leading to the arrest of 41-year-old Kristen Foltz. In the first incident on May 11, PTC officers con ducted a traffic stop on High way 74 near Cooper Circle in Peachtree City, where Officer Adam Pendleton deployed Midas to perform a free air sniff test near the vehicle. During Midas’ investiga tion, he indicated the odor of drugs were found in Foltz’ ve hicle. Foltz was found to be in possession of methampheta- mine, arrested, and trans ported to Fayette County Jail. The second incident came on May 12 when Officer Pen dleton conducted a traffic stop on Highway 74 near North Peachtree Parkway for tag light failure. According to the report, Pendleton de ployed Midas due to sus picion of drug activity. Following the free air sniff test and a search, empty bags of heroine were recovered, along with multiple needles, according to the report, which states the “superficial” amount of drugs found led to no charges for the driver. Recent unrelated arrests and charges reported by the Fayette County Sheriff s Of fice include: Earnest Atterberry — sen tenced on previous offense. Michelle L. Flournoy — felony probation/parole vio lation. Braden E. Pennypacker — drug possession/sale/man- ufacture. Michael A. Riley Jr. — fel ony probation/parole vio lation. Larry D. Sims — in for court. Kevin B. Swift — sen- PTC Holds 13th Annual All American 5K/1 OK tenced on previous offense. Jermaine L. Taylor — theft by receiving stolen prop erty; misdemeanor posses sion of marijuana less than one ounce. Cornellius R. Hentz — in for court. Emanuel E. Major — fel ony probation/parole vio lation. William S. Payne — sexual battery. Za’Kyla T. Williams — theft by taking. Derek J. Adams — two counts of drug possession/sale/manufac ture, along with misdemean ors possession of drug related objects, failure to maintain lane, and possession of mari juana less than one ounce. Dorein M. Carter — drug possession/sale/manufac ture; possession of firearm/knife during com mission of crime; along with misdemeanors instructional permits/temporary license requirement and tag light re quired. Kevin Duchatelier — drug possession/sale/manufac ture, along with misdemean ors possession of marijuana less than one ounce, ex pired/no license plate/decal, and excessive tint on wind shield. Jordan J. Holmes — drug possession/sale/manufac ture; misdemeanor posses sion of drug related objects. Quinton L. McQuarters — drug possession/sale/man ufacture; possession of fire arm/knife during commission of crime; misde meanor possession of mari juana less than one ounce. Lyles B. Olumuyiwa — unlawful act of violence in a penal institution; misde meanor simple battery. Eddie J. Terry — felony probation/parole violation. Ribbon Cutting Held for Health Springs Direct Luke Haney/Fayette News Fayette Chamber held a ribbon cutting cere mony on Friday, May 19 to celebrate the opening of Health Springs Direct’s new Peachtree City Lo cation after outgroiving its former location in Ty rone. Oivned and operated by Christina Springston, M.D., Health Springs Direct, located at 4000 Shakerag Hill, is a membership-based direct pri mary care facility offering primary, acute, and preventative care, among other services. For more information, visit www.health- springsdirect.com. Fayetteville Bicentennial Celebration Slated June 3 at City Center Park, Courthouse Lawn The City of Fayetteville turned 200 years old on March 28 and city staff plan to honor the mile stone with a “huge summer celebration” on June 3, in cluding a market, music, Falcons, and fireworks. The celebration will take place at both the His toric Courthouse Lawn and City Center Park. A 75-vender makers market will be featured from 4-8 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, with live music to include “The Voice” singer Taylor Lee from 4-6 p.m., Atlanta Drumline from 6-6:15 p.m., and Rooted in Texas soloist Megan Ashley from 6:15-8 p.m. Fayette County Historical Society will host its “Tales & Ales” walking tour fundraiser from 2-4 p.m. to kick off the day of festivities. The main gathering at City Center Park begins at 5 p.m. when Mayor Ed Johnson takes the stage to welcome the community, introduce special guests, and announce the com mencement of the bicen tennial celebration. He will be followed by live per formances from The New Quintet, the Tyler Neal Band, and headliner For rest Isn’t Dead. A 10-minute firework show will be held at 9:30 p.m. A special encore will be held behind Fayetteville City Hall, adjacent to City Center Park, from 9:45-11 p.m. with soloist David Baty. Special guests at City Center Park will include Freddie Falcon and the At lanta Falcons Cheer leaders, who will host an inflatables fun zone for children. Ample parking will be available throughout downtown Fayetteville, ac cording to city officials, who sy that parking maps are being developed and will be published soon. A downloadable sched ule is available at www.fay- etteville-ga.gov/200th. Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net PEACHTREE CITY - It has been a year since Peach tree City was recognized as a “Purple Heart City” for its appreciation and value to ward its retired military vet erans. On May 20, the honoring of these men and women continued, as Amer ican Legion Post 50 and the Peachtree City Running Club held the 13th Annual All American 5K/10K Run and Walk. The event was held at Frederick Brown, Jr. Am phitheater, as runners and walkers were able to enjoy the green spaces and wooded paths while they hit the pavement to honor vet erans during Armed Forces Day. Participants had the op tion of joining the 5K run/walk, 10K run, or the Phantom (virtual) run. Proceeds collected from the event support the vet eran and youth programs sponsored by Legion Post 50 in the Peachtree City, Ty rone, and Senoia com munities. Awards were presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female participants in each five- year age group. Notice of Public Hearing Town of Tyrone FY 2023/2024 Proposed Budget A Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. for the Town of Tyrone FY 2023/2024 Proposed Budget. At this time citizens wishing to be heard on the proposed budget may appear. Consideration of the adop tion of the Proposed Budget will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m., both to be held at Town Hall, 950 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA 30290. The proposed budget may be re viewed on the Town of Tyrone web site or at Town Hall during normal business hours. For further infor mation contact Town Hall at 770- 487-4038. K9 Midas Assists in Two Drug Cases;
