Have your say Tuesday on I-85/Hwy. 74 interchange fix
Proposed upgrades for the interchange of Ga. Highway 74 and Interstate 85 will be on display at a “drop-in” open house Tuesday at The Bedford School gymnasium at 5665 Milam […]
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Polls open for early presidential primary voting
Polls will be open this week in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone for any voter who is ready to cast their ballot in the presidential preference primary. The county elections
City, Peachtree City
Imker: sales tax revenue on upswing
At the most recent Peachtree City Council meeting, Councilman Eric Imker shared what he views as positive news about the economy. Sales tax revenue is on the rise again, Imker
Fayette County, News
Local Marine dies in training crash
A former graduate of Sandy Creek High School perished in a two-helicopter crash during practice maneuvers over Arizona Wednesday night, the United States Marine Corps has confirmed. Lance Cpl. Corey
Crime, Peachtree City
Police hope sketch helps solve church burglary case
Peachtree City police have released a sketch of a “person of interest” who is possibly connected to the burglary of Peachtree City First Baptist Church early Sunday morning. The white
Fayette County, Politics
Polls to open Sat. for presidential primary
Polls will be open Saturday in Fayetteville for any voter who is ready to cast their ballot in the presidential preference primary. The county elections office will take voters from
Crime, Fayette County
2 charged with burglary
Two Clayton County men have been arrested for two residential burglaries Jan. 22, but detectives have still been unable to locate one of the stolen items: an urn containing the
Crime, Fayette County
Home invasion suspect caught after skipping Nov. trial
A Lithonia man who ducked his criminal trial on charges stemming from a violent home invasion assault in south Fayette County in December 2010 was arrested Tuesday night, sheriff’s officials
Fayette County
Fayette Commission OKs new voting districts map; no at-large posts
Although Fayette residents will retain the right to vote on all five county commission seats, there is a significant change tied to the new commission district maps approved by commissioners
Fayette County
Frady, Hearn defend county’s new at-large voting district map
Last week, two Fayette County Commissioners defended the current at-large voting method against the district voting scheme proposed by a lawsuit filed by the Fayette County National Association for the
Fayette County
Fayette to decide on medical insurance provider for staff
The Fayette County Commission is expected to switch its medical insurance administration provider for the county’s self-insurance plan for county employees. In 2010 the county chose to go the self-insured
Politics
Fayette Elections Board member defends support for Newt
Fayette County Elections Board Member Marilyn Watts says her support of presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is perfectly legal, despite assertions to the contrary by Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown. Brown
Crime, Fayette County
Boy, 11, tried to stop father’s fatal stabbing of mother
As Liliana Ruiz was being stabbed nine times by the father of her children, their 11-year-old son tried to halt the attack, a Fayette County sheriff’s detective testified in court
Crime, Peachtree City
Burglars steal A/V equipment from PTC church
Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 to solve a burglary that occurred at Peachtree City First Baptist Church early Sunday morning. Various audio-visual equipment and related components
Peachtree City
Citizen challenges mayor’s treatment of Imker
Peachtree City resident Steve Thaxton had hoped to provoke a response from Mayor Don Haddix at Thursday night’s council meeting. Thaxton approached the microphone during the public comment portion of
City, Peachtree City
PTC creates sales tax negotiating team
Peachtree City is facing a potential loss of sales tax revenues in future years thanks to population growth shifts recorded by the 2010 Census. That could translate into a significant
City, Peachtree City
Bubble soars: PTC’s Kedron pool cover cost now over $650K
The cost of replacing the bubble over the Kedron pools officially soared over the $650,000 mark Thursday night, as the City Council approved spending an additional $93,468 in change orders
Business, Peachtree City
PTC authorizes $50K jobs grant
Companies creating more than a handful of high-paying jobs in Peachtree City will now be eligible for a city grant of up to $50,000. And while that measure was approved
Peachtree City
$60K upgrade coming for PTC’s Gathering Place
Peachtree City will spend up to $60,000 to remodel the Gathering Place senior citizens center, with the funds coming from a $3 million bond to improve city facilities that was
City, Peachtree City
PTC to weigh study for Robinson-Redwine intersection
Peachtree City officials are heading back to the drawing board to perhaps scale back an engineering study for improvements to the intersection of Robinson and Redwine roads. The intersection has
City, Peachtree City
PTC to vote on final bubble cost, Gathering Place renovation
The Peachtree City Council will consider approval of a final change order for the now-completed bubble enclosure over the Kedron pools at its meeting tomorrow night. The city will pay
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PTC’s Rep. Ramsey joins in opposing T-SPLOST
Opponents of the proposed $6 billion 10-year regional transportation sales tax in metro Atlanta now have at least a glimmer of hope to stop the measure before it makes it
Crime, Fayette County
Shaken baby suspect denied bond
A north Fayette man has been denied bond following his arrest for shaking a 9-week-old infant and causing multiple injuries Feb. 4, according to court documents. The infant suffered “subdural
Peachtree City
PTC to OK pact with Fayette County Development Authority
The Peachtree City Council is expected to approve a contract for economic development services with the Fayette County Development Authority at the regular council meeting Thursday night. The city would
County, Fayette County
Commission OK’s five-district map; retains at-large voting process
Despite several concerns that the process was “rushed” with little advance notice, a new voting district map was approved tonight by the Fayette County Commission. The map breaks the county
Fayette County
Fayette Commission signals no lawsuit settlement
It is almost a certainty that the Fayette County Commission and the Fayette County NAACP will be duking it out in federal court. The commission announced last week that it
County, Fayette County
Detailed commission district map proposals published
Fayette County officials have released more detailed maps depicting the two options for new county commission districts that will be considered tomorrow night by the commission. The new maps are
County, Fayette County
Fayette Commission questions zoning at Hwys.74-85
County staff and the planning commission will soon begin evaluating possible zoning changes to land surrounding the intersection of Ga. highways 74 and 85 south along with the newly realigned
Peachtree City
Haddix decries August censure in Rotary address
The mayor’s annual State of the City address is a political tradition in Peachtree City, routinely chocked with the city’s various accomplishments over the previous years and a look at
City, Peachtree City
PTC wants public input on future goals
Peachtree City planning officials are preparing to kick off the “One Peachtree City” campaign to gather a significant amount of input on the city’s future goals for the next 10
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Ramsey-backed bill would halt regional T-SPLOST
It could be the beginning of the end for a 1 percent regional transportation sales tax proposed for Coweta County and the other nine counties in the Three Rivers Region.
News, Peachtree City
Gingrich to visit PTC for fundraiser, rally
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will appear at a private fundraiser and a public rally Friday night at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, The Citizen has confirmed. The Feb. 17 fundraiser
City, Peachtree City
Robots to inspect PTC sewer network
In a few months, several underground robots will begin inspecting Peachtree City sewer pipes with video cameras thanks to a contract approved by the city’s Water and Sewer Authority with
Crime, Fayette County
Fayette man accused of shaking infant, causing brain injuries
A north Fayette man remained in jail Thursday night, accused of shaking a 9-week-old infant, causing multiple injuries Feb. 4, The Citizen has learned. Jamal Thomas, 20, of 210 North