Gator spotted in Flat Creek
This photo was taken the morning of April 20. According to the photographer, who works in Peachtree City, the alligator makes his home in Flat Creek adjacent to Hwy. 74 […]
2016
German program completed
Mcintosh and Starr’s Mill High School just completed their GAPP (German American Partnership Program) requirements for this year, according to a spokesperson. Both schools welcomed 21 German students to live
Local business sponsors first-year teachers
Most teachers spend a significant amount of their own money to stock their classrooms with books, learning materials, and supplies. On average, teachers shell out up to $600 a year.
Weinhardt named TOTY
A hush came over the crowd at the annual Fayette County Teacher of the Year celebration as school superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow made his way to the podium. The seconds
Students earn service academy appointments
Multiple students from Fayette County who were nominated by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson to attend military service academies have received appointments. Isakson held a reception April 17 in Atlanta for
Children’s Village hosts celebration event
More than 200 people came together April 21 to celebrate the completion of new facilities at The Children’s Village at Christian City. Thanks to generous support from the community, a
Storytelling event June 4
The Southern Crescent Storytellers, a cluster group of the Southern Order of Storytellers, will present Father Goose Brigade Storytelling for all ages Saturday, June 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Peachtree
Coweta Pets of the Week
Kitty is a terrier mix who has been at the shelter nearly one year after being confiscated as part of a cruelty case. She is bright-eyed, loving and sweet with
What to know about bears in spring
As the weather warms, sightings of multiple types of wildlife potentially increase. This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood this spring and summer,
On Patrol in PTC — April 8–15
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (April 8–15). Masked seat dumpers escape after chase — It was
A day for the birds
Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions was accompanied by a few of her exotic birds at the 2016 Hawaiian Run Thingy sponsored by AVPride and held at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree
Senoia to be site of filming of King story
Zombies from “The Walking Dead” will soon be joined in Senoia by the cast and crew of “Rainy Season,” a fully-authorized film adaptation of the story by Stephen King. The
Arrest made in multiple burglaries
A Peachtree City man has been arrested in connection with burglaries and attempted burglaries on April 8 in Fayette and Fulton counties in which he drove the get-away vehicle. Sean
Dealing with wildlife in city
Peachtree City Clerk Betsy Tyler shared some key information regarding a recent alert for citizens to be aware of the presence of various kinds of wildlife in the area, even
Heritage Days proclamation
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch recently presented a proclamation signifying April 30 and May 1 as World War II Heritage Days in the city. Receiving the proclamation was Commemorative Air
Coweta makes wastewater management change
A vote by the Coweta County Commission now puts decentralized wastewater systems in Coweta County under the ownership of the Coweta County Water and Sewerage System. The current Coweta County
Citadel alumni host annual muster
Members of the Southside Atlanta Citadel Club from Fayette and Coweta counties and other locations recently held the the club’s annual muster in Newnan. The muster honored 213 Citadel graduates
Educators honored for STEM efforts
A total of 115 Coweta County School System educators were honored for their efforts to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education to their students during the third annual
Alcohol awareness
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch, left, on April 7 stands with AVPride representative Michael Mumper during a presentation on Alcohol Awareness Month designed to bring awareness to the penalties involved
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Joseph Peter Piazza, age 61
After an extended battle with Leukemia, Joseph Peter Piazza passed away on April 19, 2016 in Fayetteville, Ga. at the age of 61. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia Piazza;
Meet the mayor April 27
Layette Senior Services will host a “Meeting with the Mayor” Wednesday, April 27, 1-2 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail)). Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa
Jobless rate down in March
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region in March was 5.6 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 5.9 percent
Baby fair is June 4
Piedmont Newnan Hospital will be hosting a “Babies in Bloom” baby fair Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the hospital, 745 Poplar Road in Newnan. The event will include
Packed house for Monopoly tournament
Rocky Xu, a 19-year-old from Peachtree City, outmaneuvered nearly 100 other contestants to win the $100 first-place cash prize in the eighth annual Peachtree City Monopoly Tournament April 16 at
More than $1,200 raised for school
Faculty and staff members of Bennett’s Mill Middle School rallied in conjunction with Spring Hill Elementary during the month of March to raise a little over $1,200 to donate to
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes and I-20 will require lane closures, which,
Free chamber music concert May 5
Fayette County Public Library is hosting a free chamber music concert with the Peachtree Chamber Players Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. The public is invited, and light refreshments will
Work continues on light
The following statement was released Thursday afternoon by the Peachtree City Police Department: “Engineers continue readjusting the timing on the Hwy. 54 west lights with the turn on of the
Local residents inducted into honor society
The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Simone Howard
Women’s handgun class coming in June
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will host a women’s handgun class as part of the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman series. It will take place June 24-26 at the
Road repairs on Hwy. 54 East cause heavy traffic back-ups in Fayetteville
Travelling eastbound along Ga. Highway 54 through Fayetteville has become a very slow go due to pot hole repair work by the Ga. Dept. of Transportation (DOT). Fayetteville Public Works
Lunch on the Lawn cancelled for April 22
Lunch on the Lawn in downtown Fayetteville scheduled for Friday, April 22, has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for May 6 from 11:30
Battle of the Bubble is April 22
The first-ever Battle of the Bubble lacrosse event, featuring the varsity boys and girls teams from McIntosh and Starr’s Mill, is scheduled for Friday, April 22, at Panther Stadium. The
Fritts is newest Hall inductee
Peter J. Fritts, a Coweta County resident and son of Courtney R. (Pete) and Page Fritts of Peachtree City, is entering the Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of