Sandy Creek looks at post-election concerns

Fayette County students, parents and community members voiced post-election social and safety concerns at a forum held at Sandy Creek High School on Wednesday night.

Questions about racial slurs, hate crimes, free speech and other issues were directed at a panel of local leaders that included newly elected District Attorney Ben Coker, Sheriff Barry Babb, school superintendent Joseph Barrow Jr. and county commissioner Charles Rousseau.

Panelists assured attendees that individual rights and safety would be protected and encouraged individuals to use their own influence to maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance. Barrow said similar forums might be held at other

City hosts meeting on master plan

The Hapeville LCI Major Plan will build from previous Livable Centers Initiative plans to form a vision for the area. Using the Comprehensive Plan and various studies will result in a master plan that brings various stakeholders together to form a unified vision and implementation action plan for the ultimate enhancement of the City of Hapeville.

Resident input and feedback throughout the process is important to create a shared vision for the city of Hapeville’s Comprehensive Plan/LCI Study Update. Those interested in the future of the area are asked to attend a kick-off meeting 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Hoyt Smith Center, 3444