PTC suspect found hiding in attic
UPDATE: 8 p.m. Suspect located in attic of residence about five minutes ago A K-9 team located a suspect hiding in the attic of a home on north Peachtree Parkway, […]
Crime, Peachtree City
Crime, Fayetteville
3 arrested for pointing guns at Fayetteville officers
Fayetteville police arrested three people last night for pointing their guns at police officers after they exited a home on Buckeye Lane around 9 p.m. Police had the area under
Crime, Fayette County
Man contends deputy shot him before he sped away
A southeast Fayette man testified late Tuesday that he didn’t speed away from an altercation between two sheriff’s deputies Nov. 29 until after he was shot. Nathaniel Elder told the
Crime, Peachtree City
Armed robbers strike PTC Target
The Target store in Peachtree City was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night by two men, one of whom was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun, police said. [VIDEO BELOW.] The
Fayette County, Politics
With redistricting maps now law, Fayette delegation swings to GOP majority
It’s official: Fayette County’s legislative delegation in the Georgia House of Representatives will feature a majority Republican vote for the first time since Democrat Roy Barnes was governor, three governors
Politics, Regional
UPDATED — Regional SPLOST vote still to be next summer
UPDATED for print, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 — Despite the wishes of Gov. Nathan Deal, the referendum on a proposed 10-year, 1 percent regional transportation sales tax will not be
County, Fayette County
Despite taxpayers’ pleas, Fayette Commission adopts tax hike, 3–2
The Fayette County Commission got an earful last week from residents who opposed the property tax increases the board enacted on a 3-2 vote. Several speakers urged the commission to
City, Peachtree City
PTC Council to debate pushing for MacDuff extension for 2012 regional vote
The Peachtree City Council will discuss Thursday whether it sees a need to fight for regional funding of the MacDuff Parkway extension. The road would provide a western bypass of
Crime, Fayette County
Fayette deputy testifies he shot suspect while being dragged by getaway car
A Fayette County sheriff’s deputy testified that he was in fear for his life as he struggled with a Fayetteville man who sped away from a traffic stop on County
Crime, Fayette County
Man gets life plus 30 years for child molestation
A south Fayette man was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years after he pled guilty to aggravated child molestation and two related counts in court Monday morning. Jonathan
Crime, Peachtree City
Senoia man arrested on charge of following ex-wife
A Senoia man has been arrested and charged with aggravated stalking for allegedly following his ex-wife in violation of a protection order, police said. Greg Crook, 45, contends that he
County
Some Kedron residents say keep that cell tower out of our area
A new cell tower is on its way to the south Tyrone area, which has nearby residents in Peachtree City’s Kedron Hills subdivision concerned. The tower site is some 303
Peachtree City, Politics
PTC’s Imker to run again; 2nd candidate announces for seat Sturbaum is vacating
With qualifying for two seats on the Peachtree City Council starting Monday at 8:30 a.m., the question on the minds of political observers is: “Who’s in?” This week, Smokerise resident
Community, Fayette County
Concert competition seeks middle, high school musicians
Registration is now open for the Fayette Youth Protection Home’s first concert competition. The concert competition, a benefit for the Fayette Youth Protection Homes, will be the first of its
Newsmakers, Tyrone
Clowning around at Tyrone Centennial celebration
Two of Tyrone’s finest, Det. Phillip Nelson (left),a birthday clown and Chief Brandon Perkins, were among the throngs of people to attend the town’s 100th anniversary celebration Aug. 20 at
Business, Fayetteville
Dwarf House drive-thru work starts Sat.
Construction will begin Saturday, Aug. 27 on the new “double drive-through” for the Fayetteville Dwarf House restaurant, the company announced Aug. 26. The eatery’s drive through will remain open during
Business, Peachtree City
PTC company to expand with high-paying jobs
A large existing Peachtree City company is gearing up to expand with a number of high-paying jobs, and the city council Thursday approved offering a grant of up to $50,000
Politics
Transportation sales tax vote won’t move to Nov.
The referendum on a proposed 10-year, 1 percent regional transportation sales tax will stay right where it is on the calendar: on the July primary. Gov. Nathan Deal has abandoned
Fayette County, Politics
New map shrinks footprint of 13th district
Under a new congressional district map passed today by a legislative committee, Fayette County won’t have as much of a footprint in the 13th district currently held by Democrat U.S.
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
PTC Mayor Haddix gets prayer request from atheist activist
A Peachtree City atheist has sent in a prayer request to the City Council. Al Stefanelli, the Georgia state director of American Atheists, Inc. wants Mayor Don Haddix to amend
County, Fayette County
Fayette to enact 2 tax increases in rollup and E-911 levy
All Fayette County residents and businesses will see a .207 mill property tax increase this year thanks to the new E-911 property tax that is being instituted at the behest
Fayetteville, Newsmakers
Mayor Steele argues Fayette won’t be ‘donor’ county for tax
As the 21-member Regional Transportation Roundtable inches closer to its final vote on Oct. 15, the preliminary project list is already being sized up for its impact on Fayette County.
Fayette County, Politics
UPDATE: new map shrinks Fayette footprint of 13th district
Under a new congressional district map passed today by a legislative committee, Fayette County won’t have as much of a footprint in the 13th district currently held by Democrat U.S.
Fayette County, Lights and Sirens
Earthquake aftershock reaches Fayette County
You just might have missed it, but Fayette County experienced an aftershock wave stemming from Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake in Virginia. The county administrative building shook and “kind of rocked” said
Crime, Peachtree City
PTC thieves target unlocked vehicles
Auto burglars got away with GPS units, loose change and other small electronics from parked vehicles in the Glenloch Village and eastern Lake Peachtree neighborhoods late last week, police said.
City, Peachtree City
No tax hike for PTC’s $27M budget
Peachtree City residents won’t see their city taxes increase this year. The city council adopted a $27.4 million budget Thursday along with a millage rate the same as last year:
City, Peachtree City
PTC borrows $3 million for facility fixes
Peachtree City will be hitting the bond market to raise $3 million for a host of critical improvement projects at city facilities. The city is using a facilities authority to
Business, Peachtree City
DAPC reviews projects, hopes to remain intact
If for some reason elected officials end up deep-sixing the Development Authority of Peachtree City, one of the authority’s greatest missteps might turn out to be its ability to succeed
Business, Peachtree City
Landscape plan approved for Sany
A landscape plan for the new Sany America campus on the south end of the Peachtree City industrial park has been approved. The plan includes canopy trees lining the entrance
County, Fayette County
Fayette changes public comment to require advance signup
Citizens wishing to address the Fayette County Commission at either of its two regular meetings will have to sign up just prior to the meeting. That was one of the
Peachtree City, Politics
4-year resident Dienhart announces run to fix PTC Council rancor
A single father of four is the first person to throw his hat in the ring for the Peachtree City Council election in November. George Dienhart, 44, will seek the
Fayette County, Politics
UPDATED: ‘If you move this SPLOST, then move all SPLOST votes’
UPDATED for print Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 — Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown has joined a chorus of local Tea Party voices hoping to influence a suggestion that the regional
Fayette County, Newsmakers
NAACP suit alleges white ‘bloc’ votes against ‘every black-preferred candidate’
A federal lawsuit aimed at eliminating at-large voting for seats on Fayette County’s board of commissioners and the board of education alleges the current system has kept 11 individual plaintiffs
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette gets $142 million for 10 projects on regional list
A project to fix the often-clogged interchange of Ga. Highway 74 and Interstate 85, the bane of many Fayette commuters, has survived another round of cuts for consideration in a