Planners to vote on TDK plant expansion
A proposal to add a 40,000 square foot expansion to TDK’s facility on TDK Boulevard near Ga. Highway 74 South will be considered by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday […]
City, Peachtree City
City, Peachtree City
PTC saving on roof work, but bubble cost to rise
Peachtree City will be saving a significant amount of money using a new process to repair the roofs of two buildings instead of replacing them. The $44,880 bid approved Thursday
City, Peachtree City
PTC to add two new staffers
Peachtree City has hired two additional employees, although one of the new positions will expire after a year. A 30-hour a week intern has been brought on for the city’s
News, Peachtree City
Traffic advisory issued for Great Georgia Air Show
As always, motorists should expect some traffic delays associated with the Great Georgia Air Show today and tomorrow at Falcon Field airport in the Peachtree City industrial park. The heaviest
City, Peachtree City
PTC sewer board nixes raises
The 26 employees of Peachtree City’s sewer system will not see any cost of living or merit increases this year. That’s because the city Water and Sewer Authority voted unanimously
City, Peachtree City
PTC eyes OK of $6 million loan for bubble, repairs, loan re-fi
To fund necessary repairs and upgrades at city-owned facilities and finance two existing loans, the Peachtree City Council is expected to sign off on a revenue bond for up to
County, Fayette County
Regional sales tax may ‘speed up’ East Fayetteville Bypass
As construction plows ahead with the West Fayetteville Bypass, progress is being made behind the scenes on the East Fayetteville Bypass, according to Fayette County Public Works Director Phil Mallon.
Business, Peachtree City
More range for gas-electric golf cart?
Peachtree City residents may soon be grateful that the City Council declined a proposal in January that would have banned the use of gas-powered golf carts. New technology from golf
Business, Fayette County
Fayette Chamber surveys support for regional sales tax vote
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is surveying its membership this week in an effort to find out what the business community thinks about the county’s transportation needs “if there
Community, Peachtree City
Girl Scouts at Line Creek Nature Area
A group of local Girl Scouts took part in a guided nature walk Sunday at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. The tour was part of a “Bike
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Veterans needed for 2 thrilling flights
An aerobatic team performing at the Great Georgia Airshow this weekend wants to take two military veterans up for a special complimentary flight. Rob Holland and the Veteran Home Loans
Politics
Coweta’s Seabaugh named new deputy state treasurer
Republican State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh of Sharpsburg will be trading in his politician’s wares for those of a prominent state employee. Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Seabaugh has been
City, Peachtree City
PTC Council to examine private street takeover
The Peachtree City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of the city assuming control of privately-owned streets in several subdivisions. The meeting will be
Peachtree City
Safety a key component of Great Ga. Airshow
A number of safety initiatives in place each year for the Great Georgia Airshow are designed to protect the crowd, including individual pre-flight mechanical inspections of each aircraft and the
Peachtree City, Politics
MacDuff extension close to making list
The extension of MacDuff Parkway in northwestern Peachtree City is one step closer to making the final cut for funding through a potential regional sales tax. An amendment to add
Fayette County, News
Herobox seeks Facebook votes for $1 million
Tyrone’s Herobox organization, which provides customized care packages to soldiers deployed overseas, is hoping to turn a few clicks into $1 million. That money, offered in a Facebook contest sponsored
News, Peachtree City
Oct. 1 deadline for burglar alarm signups in PTC
Saturday, Oct. 1 is the last day for Peachtree City residents to register their home or business burglar alarm with the police department. The registration is required by a new
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Fayette picks firm to oppose NAACP district vote suit
The Fayette County Commission has selected a small but prominent Atlanta law firm with litigation experience on both sides of the federal Voting Rights Act to represent the county in
County, Fayette County
Another 3-to-2 vote as Fayette awards West Bypass contract
To no one’s surprise, it was another split 3-2 vote last week that authorized the contract for construction of the second phase of the West Fayetteville Bypass, also known as
County, Fayette County
Fayette County property owners hit with new fee
Owners of an “average” size homestead in unincorporated Fayette County will face a new $25.20 annual fee as part of the new stormwater utility adopted on a 3-2 vote of
Fayette County, Politics
Seniors: ‘What about our needs?’
With all the talk about Fayette County’s road projects for the regional transportation sales tax list, momentum shifted briefly last week to address a critical need for the county’s future:
City, Peachtree City
Kedron bubble replacement starts with new anchors
A crew began excavating concrete at the Kedron pools last week so a new anchoring system can be installed for the bubble exterior that allows the pools to be used
Business, Peachtree City
Peachtree City company creates ‘green’ parking spaces for employees
In a nod to cleaner commutes, TDK in Peachtree City has set aside special parking spaces for hybrid vehicles, electric cars, motorcycles and those who are carpooling to Peachtree City
City, Peachtree City
PTC to host Fireball Run Tues. night, Wed. morning
Auto fanatics in particular will want to see the goings-on at Shakerag Knoll Tuesday evening as the city hosts the “Finish Line Frenzy” event for the Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally
County
County to close Kirkley Road for several months
Beginning Monday, Kirkley Road in northwest Fayette County will be closed to thru traffic because of the deteriorating condition of culverts underneath the road at Trickum Creek, county officials have
Crime, Peachtree City
2 more arrested for Target, Pit Stop robberies
Peachtree City police Thursday arrested two more local men in connection with the armed robberies of the Peachtree City Target Aug. 30 and the Pit Stop convenience store Sept. 12,
Lights and Sirens, Peachtree City
Heavy rainstorm causes flooding Thursday in PTC, but no injuries reported
Nearly four inches of rain fell on Peachtree City in the rainstorm that cranked up Thursday afternoon, creating flash flooding situations on a handful of city streets, officials said. The
Lights and Sirens, Peachtree City
Flooding reported in PTC
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Fayette County and east Coweta County for the next several hours, as the rainwater is expected
Entertainment, Fayette County
Building a head of steam for old farm equipment
This 1920 steam-powered tractor was on display this past weekend at the annual Inman Farm Days in south Fayette County. Owned by Darryl, Bonita and Meghan Coleman, it was used
County, Fayette County
Fayette set to OK contract for West Bypass, Phase II
The Fayette County Commission is poised to award a $3.4 million contract Thursday night for the completion of the second phase of the West Fayetteville Bypass, also known as Veterans
Business, Fayette County
Fayette Chamber on fence about regional sales tax vote
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce has not taken a stance either for or against the proposed 1 percent regional transportation sales tax referendum, slated for July 2012. The Chamber,
Crime, Fayette County
7 guilty in mobile home arsons for profit
Seven people entered guilty pleas last week in Fayette Superior Court on racketeering charges resulting from a scheme to burn newly-purchased mobile homes for insurance money. Although one of the
Crime, Fayette County
UPDATED: Atl. woman sentenced to 35 years for 2010 home invasion
UPDATED for print Sept. 21,2011 — An Atlanta woman was convicted last week on 10 felony counts for participating in a violent home invasion in south Fayette County Dec. 3.
Crime, Fayette County
Former Zaxby’s worker gets 2 years in robbery
A former employee of the north Zaxby’s store in Fayetteville has pled guilty to robbing the store back in 2007. Erica Tiggs was sentenced last week to two years in