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Fayette Chamber Monthly Update, A2 INSIDE Starr’s Mill Claims Region with 24-10 Win Over Whitewater, Bl INSIDE: ‘Christmas with the Southern Crescent Chorale’ Slated in December, A3 THE TRUTH SINCE 1886 FAYETTE COUNTY (1) NEWS f ay ett e-news, net Vol. 151, No. 45 Wednesday, November 8, 2023 $1. Tension Continues to Rise During PTC Council Meeting Councilmen King, Holland Address Data Breach Allegations Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net Since the Oct. 19 meet ing, it is no secret that the Peachtree City Council has been under a magnifying glass by its citizens due to the alleged data breach at the hands of a citizen-made group that included Coun cilmen Mike King and Clint Holland, Council Post 2 candidate Suzanne Brown, and others. In the Nov. 3 council meeting, three concerned citizens voiced their opin ions on the allegation and expressed their thoughts on the possible repercussions for King and Holland, given their status as council members. During the council/staff topics portion, King and Holland both addressed cit izens on the matter, while also addressing the possible “misinformation” that has been posted by Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard and on other media plat forms. King spoke first, stating that he did not start the group, nor did he intend to See PTC Council, A5 Mike King Clint Holland Submitted Shine Through Me, Inc., Holds Fourth Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in October, Shine Through Me, Inc. officials say they believe in bringing awareness to the disease for 365 days, high lighting the importance of community, advocacy, and education. On Oct. 29, members of the Fayette County community gathered at McCurry Park with the or ganization for its fourth annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. Attendees heard from survivors of the disease, as well as healthcare pro viders and nurses who spoke about the impor tance of self-examina tions, while CEO and founder Shalita Thrasher shared her testimony and recognized a young woman whose mother passed away due to breast cancer. Thrasher presented the young woman with a $500 scholarship. Attendees wore their brightest shades of pink in representation and sup port for advocacy, breast cancer research, and edu cation as they walked in unity through McCurry Park. Thrasher spoke highly of the event and said she was very pleased with the turnout, support, and love. “It was truly a blessing! We prayed, we danced, and we walked,” Thrasher said. Wreaths Across America Brings Mobile Exhibition to Fayetteville Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net As a city rich in military culture with stories of old wartime recounted by the veterans who dwell within the Fayetteville community, Wreaths Across America brought its mobile educa tion exhibit to Fayetteville to share and educate the community on the sacrifices of the U.S. Armed Forces members. According to WAA, the 48-foot exhibit is equipped with a 24-person screening room that showcases the different aspects of the WAA mission through video. At the front of the ex hibit, there are three inter active computers to showcase locations, truck ing supporters, and general wreath sponsorship ques- See WAA Exhibition, A5 Volleyball Dominance: Sandy Creek, McIntosh Both Win State Titles Special to FCN Fayette runs the state in volleyball. Over the week end in Cartersville, two local squads claimed state volley ball championships, adding to their already loaded tro phy cases. On Friday night in the Class 3A title game, Sandy Creek beat Oconee County in straight sets (25-23, 28- 26, 26-24), continuing a re markable run that saw them win every set in the playoffs. It was a hard-fought bat tle throughout, but the Pa triots fended off the Warriors in each set to seal the victory. Asia Harvey led the at tack with 17 kills and Skye Graham followed with 10. Aubrey Wilson and Ariyana Johnson posted eight each. Nina Atkins posted four aces, and Logan Hazlett and Graham each added three. Wilson led with six blocks, Johnson tallied three, and Jada Caruthers and Graham each added two. Harvey posted 17 digs, and Graham had 10. Atkins racked up 38 assists. The win is the fourth championship in team his tory and the first since 2012. The Patriots finished the year 39-10 overall. On Saturday afternoon in the Class 5A title game, McIntosh won a thriller in five sets over Greater At lanta Christian (19-25, 25- 16, 25-23,15-25,15-13). The Spartans took the opener, but the Chiefs bat- See Volleyball, Bl Sheriff Reports Arrests The following arrests and charges were recently re ported by Fayette County Sheriff s Office: Stacy S. Hughlett — fraudulent insurance claim; three counts of first-degree forgery. Eugene F. James — fi nancial identity fraud; com puter fraud; financial transaction card fraud. Jenna M. Luster — enter ing auto; theft by taking. Keenan D. Morris — four counts of financial identity fraud; four counts of com puter fraud; four counts of fi nancial transaction card fraud. Jeffrey R. Alexander — two counts of bench warrant (failure to appear only). Teerica L. Broughton — theft by shoplifting. Tad A. Morrow —felony probation/parole violation. Kenneth B. Owens — fel ony probation/parole vio lation. Ramiro Reyes — drug possession/sale/manufac ture; misdemeanors license plate requirement and driv ing without a valid license. LeQuan D. Reynolds — felony probation/parole vio lation. Kaylee D. Beckom — fel ony probation/parole vio lation. Jaylah E. Meeks — drug possession/sale/manufac ture; misdemeanors obstruc tion of officer, driver’s vision obstructed, excessive tint on windshield, turning move ment/signals requirement, reckless driving, open con tainer, possession of mari juana less than one ounce. LeQuan D. Reynolds — felony probation/parole vio lation. Austin R. Coffey — two counts of drug possession/sale / manufac ture; misdemeanors DUI of drugs, failure to maintain lane, open container, stop sign violation, possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Roman R. Collins — drug possession/sale / manufac ture; misdemeanors speed ing and DUI of alcohol. Kristofer A. Curtis — false imprisonment. Nicholas N. Hunter — pos session of weapon by con victed felon; misdemeanor possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Valyncia D. Peters — one fel ony count and one misde meanor count of theft by shoplifting; drug posses sion/sale/manufacture; pos session of tools for commission of crime. Holly M. Turner — drug pos session/sale/manufacture; misdemeanor possession/use of drug re lated objects. INSIDE: FAYETTE VIEWS CLASSIFIEDS A4 SPORTS B5 LEGALS II B2 CONTACT US: support@fayette-news.net - (770) 461-6317 - fayette-news.net We Look Forward To Seeing You Soon! Open for Lunch and Dinner • Seven Days A Week 180 Hwy 314, Fayette, GA * 770.7037514 * fridasbarandgrill.com f\SST\ Frida’s
