Starting salaries for all are under $40,000 Residents of Fayette County are known for praising the exemplary efforts of local law enforcement officers and firefighters. What might go unnoticed […]
The Peachtree City Little League team has had a long run at the Southeastern Regionals in Warner Robins. The team played after presstime Tuesday, but a win last night and
East Georgia man tries suicide by cop; cops don’t cooperate; ‘How close do I have to get before you shoot me?’ A Louisville man recently engaged Peachtree City police
Everybody loves wildlife. But sometimes over-population can lead to problems and the potential need to reduce those numbers. An upcoming survey of beaver and geese around Lake Peachtree will address
Fayette Commission to consider big-picture overview for residential rezonings; Brown complains about ‘piecemeal’ approach overwhelming infrastructure The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will again discuss the possibility of a
Fayetteville continued its aggressive pursuit of luring businesses downtown Thursday night by guaranteeing to pay 92.5 The Bear radio station $40,000 for radio advertising over the next four years.
Increased taxes to follow with higher property values After multiple meetings and discussion, the Peachtree City Council adopted the $33.5 million Fiscal Year 2017 general fund budget with no
The contract between Piedmont Healthcare and insurer United HealthCare expired on June 30. Left in the lurch with no current in-network coverage in Fayette and Coweta counties are the many
The Ridge Nature Area will open to the public Aug. 13 A new recreational amenity for Fayetteville and Fayette County premiers Aug. 13 when The Ridge Nature Area will
The Back-to-School Expo sponsored by the Peachtree City Recreation Department and held Aug. 6 at the Glenloch Recreation Complex drew a large number of parents and kids. One of those
A Burger King on Ga. Highway 74 at the Wilshire Pavilion? Not so fast, said the Peachtree City Planning Commission on Aug. 8. The request was continued to give the
Representatives of the Westpark Walk retail development in Peachtree City will likely be heading to the Peachtree City Council for a ruling on the request to replace the failing metal
“Zapping Zika” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette County Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh trail). Robert Kurbes with the Fayette County
“Spread Your Wings” is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Bird watching can be a fun
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2016 summer semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville: Sarah Dumas of Peachtree City Natalie Davis
Braelinn Elementary fifth-grader Nash Glover was already in the giving spirit this summer when his family moved into their new home and donated a lot of items that they no
The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club named Tanya O’Rourke as their New Neighbor of the Month at the August meeting. She joined NNLC in September 2014 and
Jim Piecuch of Kennesaw State University will speak Friday, Aug. 12, at the Georgia Archives as part of its free Lunch and Learn lecture series. The presentation is titled “Fort
The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking artisans, performers, and food and craft vendors with an international flair. The 2016 International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races have
Following recent reports of alligator sightings in Lake Peachtree, the city had a wildlife expert assess the lake week. According to a city statement he found no “slides” and no
“On the Spot” is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Kym Jones brings out our creative
Piedmont Healthcare today announced it has secured a contract extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) which will protect in-network access to all Piedmont facilities and more than
Charles S. Bullock, professor of public and international affairs at the University of Georgia, will speak at the Georgia Archives Friday Sept. 2, as part of its free Lunch and
Max and Mya Mackiewicz show off their school and dress attire in anticipation of the Week of Welcome at the new Liberty Tech Charter School. An official ribbon cutting is
Division of Family and Children Services director Bobby Cagle and his guest, Stephanie Blank, Chairwoman of Governor Deal’s Child Welfare Reform Council, will host a town hall meeting to discuss
School system officials kicked off the new school year with their first quarterly meeting with county and municipal first responders, district educators and community members. School principals, counselors, county office
I’m a reader. You’re here, so you are too. So what do you read? Fiction, news, techie stuff, entertainment, sports? I once was a voracious reader of fiction. Not so
You’ve probably heard the very old riddle: When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar. An updated version might go like this: When is a ransom not a
It was, of all things, a call to jury duty that reminded me powerfully of the beauty of a sweet hometown and the joy that comes from staying put where
I would never lie to you by saying that local governments are agile decision-making organizations capable of keeping up with the latest demands on our communities through thoughtful study and
Khizr Khan and the Democrats who reportedly wrote his speech knew that this grieving family and many others have been exploited by the Democratic National Committee. I’m sorry for the
I am writing in regards to your “Protecting the Border” piece in the July 13 edition of your paper. I waited so long to write you because I didn’t want
Brantley Mack West Sr., of Senoia, Ga. was born in Marietta, Ga. on May 29, 1936, to Carl and Berline (Disharoon) West. Mack passed on August 4, 2016. He
Mrs. Gloria Downing (née Cavanagh), of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the age of 77. Gloria was born to parents Charles and Violet
