Fayette County transportation officials are recommending that up to $12.8 million in potential federal funds be shifted away from the West Fayetteville Bypass to the proposed East Fayetteville Bypass, if […]
Developer wants 80 homes, event center overlooking Lake McIntosh … near Falcon Field A Newnan company has renewed a bid to rezone 37 acres of industrial property near Lake McIntosh
Voters wishing to cast their ballots ahead of election day, Tuesday, July 31, may do so all this week at three locations in Fayette County. No matter which precinct or
Jessica McElveen of Tyrone met two Atlanta Braves All-Stars Wednesday afternoon courtesy of Braves catcher Brian McCann and the Rally Foundation for childhood cancer research. McCann and second
Peachtree City Councilwoman Kim Learnard took a few seconds at the end of Thursday’s council meeting to highlight information compiled on the regional Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
Peachtree City’s Gardner Denver plant is closing, according to an article published in the Quincy (Illinois) Journal newspaper. Company representatives failed to return two phone calls by press time Tuesday
When it comes to politics, money talks. Political campaign signs aren’t cheap, and some candidates spent a small portion of their contributions on candy to be thrown in the July
The body of an elderly Fayette County man was discovered near his home early Monday afternoon pinned under a golf cart. Frank Vines, 88, of 110 Scott Boulevard near the
UPDATED with location — Fayetteville Police are looking for the man depicted in this sketch after a female jogger reported an attempted kidnapping Thursday, July 12 at approximately 12:50 p.m.
The Fayette District Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have named Jay Fralish, former US Air Force Pilot and current Delta Pilot, as its District Chairman. Fralish has served the Scouts
Peachtree City reisdent Dick Bowley was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) in 2008. The National Law Book Manager for Thomson Reuters Small Law Firm, Sales and Account Management at
This Saturday, July 21, Fayetteville will be taken back to the original West-coast folk music stylings of The Kingston Trio; with opening act, Shades of Blue. The Kingston Trio is
Jaylin Brooks and Austin Perry of Fayette County are leaving this week to teach English in Santiago, Chile. They were hired by TeachingChile. Ms. Brooks and Mr. Perry are recent
Unlike many teachers who prefer to relax after a school year, Mike DeLisle, a Chemistry and AP Environmental Science teacher at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, has had a
Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker is asking for a little more budget cutting from the police and fire departments among other recommended trims he suggested at Thursday night’s budget workshop.
One of the final hurdles has been removed for construction of the recreation area at the new Lake McIntosh reservoir. The Peachtree City Council Thursday night approved a variance to
The Peachtree City Council has agreed to explore an annexation which would add 90 single-family homes and two office buildings to the city’s southern limits off Ga. Highway 74 south
The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts’s STAR program will present a dinner theatre production of the play “Doubt”, by John Patrick Shanley, July 19 through 21. Tickets are $20,
On Saturday July 21, Maguire’s Irish Pub will host Senoia Unplugged a new performance platform for singer/songwriters and musicians. Wendy Charles Maguire, owner of Maguire’s, explained “We are expecting it
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Fayette County Board of Realtors will sponsor a forum Tuesday to share “the positive side” of a proposed one percent regional transportation
A candidate for the Post 1 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education said a video camera has captured the image of someone who took one of his campaign
The Peachtree City Council is expected Thursday night to come at least closer to a decision on a recommended tax increase proposed to avoid a shortfall due to declining property
An early morning fire at the Wendy’s restaurant in south Fayetteville Tuesday has resulted in the store being closed for interior repairs, a company spokesperson said. The fire was started
As the rain left the area in plenty of time, there was again much to enjoy about Peachtree City’s annual fireworks display July 4th. But there’s plenty of work done
UPDATED for print — Fire heavily damaged a north Fayette home Monday afternoon, forcing the home’s occupant to jump from a second floor window to avoid the mounting flames, fire
Council to vote Thursday whether to proceed to step 2 in process The Peachtree City Council will decide Thursday whether or not to allow an annexation proposal off Ga. Highway
Presberg angered at treatment of Obama marchers July 4th When a 12-year-old boy shot some “Silly String” at the Fayette County Democratic Party’s July 4th parade entry, it touched off
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court published last month validates a provision of Georgia’s new immigration law that allows police to check the immigration status of criminal suspects, according
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood donors as the month of June fell short by 50,000 donors in the metro Atlanta area. That means there
As the annual kickoff to the July 4th celebration in Peachtree City, the parade is a production like none other in the area. There were plenty of sights, and even
A former Peachtree City resident wanted for murder in his homeland was turned over to Mexican law enforcement officers Thursday, according to officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Early birds wanting to cast their ballots can do so starting Monday morning at 8 a.m. at the Fayette County elections office in downtown Fayetteville. The three-week advance voting period
Several candidates for the three seats on the Fayette County Commission found themselves on the defensive at the June 19 candidate forum hosted by the Fayette County Local Issues Tea
The new owners of the former Photocircuits manufacturing facility in Peachtree City’s industrial park have been required to take corrective measures after contamination from the building has been detected off-site
