Help send servicemember to Braves game Monday
Herobox of Tyrone is asking the public to participate in its “Send the Brave to the Braves” promotion. There is now a waiting list of service members hoping to go […]
Newsmakers
Lights and Sirens
3 hurt in 3-car collision
Three people were taken to the hospital after this car and two others collided in a wreck early this evening on Ga. Highway 74 between Peachtree Parkway and the Peachtree
Crime, Fayette County
Sheriffs arrest 2 for Hwy. 138 shooting
Two arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of a 56-year-old man who was walking along Ga. Highway 138 May 12, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
County, Fayette County
Fayette County to save $2M in 2 years by adding new 9-1-1 tax
Starting this fall, all property owners in Fayette County may be paying a brand new property tax to help fund operations of the county’s 911 center. The proposed 911 millage
County, Fayette County
Fayette County to increase fire tax, but EMS tax drop lessens hit
Property owners in Tyrone, Woolsey, Brooks and unincorporated Fayette County will be paying more in taxes this year for fire protection. That means a net $39.04 a year increase on
County, Fayette County
Drinking water in Fayette about to get more expensive
You want cleaner water? You’re about to pay for it. As early as January, customers of the Fayette County Water System — including Peachtree City and Tyrone — will be
Fayette County, Lights and Sirens
Fire kills S. Fayette man
A south Fayette man died Sunday, shortly after he was rescued from his burning home, county fire officials said. Wilson Hightower, 67, was in the house when the first fire
City, Peachtree City
New PTC officers sworn to protect and to serve
New Peachtree City police officers Courtney Lumpkin (L) and Christopher Dukes (R) took their official oaths to protect and serve the city of Peachtree City at Thursday night’s City Council
Lights and Sirens, Peachtree City
Fines set for false burglar alarms in PTC
In an effort to free up police manpower, Peachtree City has approved new rules that could lead to fines for multiple false burglar alarm calls at a given residence or
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
UPDATE: Former PTC mayor sues current mayor for libel
UPDATED for print edition — Former Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon is suing current Mayor Don Haddix over an email to a city staffer in which Haddix said Logsdon “drank
City, Peachtree City
PTC cuts walking signs to 6 days a year
A handful of Peachtree City businesses that have been using mascots and other “sign holders” along the road are going to have to find a different marketing ploy. Such efforts
City, Peachtree City
Fire station cost up another $50K
The expansion and renovation of the Satterthwaite Fire Station in Peachtree City is getting more expensive. Another $50,000 was approved for the project to cover the cost of blasting through
City, Peachtree City
Road abandonment sought for senior apartments
The Peachtree City Council has agreed to consider abandoning a cul-de-sac that would be completely surrounded by a new senior apartment development in the Kedron Village area. Developer NorSouth Properties
City, Peachtree City
PTC green-lights temporary signs for movie, film productions
Movie and television productions in Peachtree City are getting a rare OK from the city: permission to place temporary signs in city right of way. Studio officials need the signs
Crime, Peachtree City
Lawn equipment stolen in storage burglary
Peachtree City Police are investigating the theft of more than $5,000 in lawn equipment stolen in the early morning hours May 11 from Citadel Storage on Dividend Drive. A video
Fayetteville, Newsmakers
F’ville Mayor Steele: Keep Fayette out of regional mass transit agency
If a new transit agency is created to handle bus and rail service in the Atlanta region, Fayetteville Mayor Ken Steele says he doesn’t want Fayette County to have any
City, Peachtree City
‘Bubble’ costs, ‘walking signs’ on PTC’s Thursday night agenda
Peachtree City officials are expected to reveal Thursday night whether the cost of replacing the “bubble” over the Kedron pools will skyrocket. Labeled the “air support structure” on the council
County, Fayette County
Will Fayette raise taxes?
The Fayette County Commission has set aside two days to dig into the proposed 2011-2012 budget and the various related recommendations from county staff. The commission’s workshops will start at
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette GOP censures Hearn, wants new appointee to elections board
Displeasure with an apparent ethical misstep by Fayette County Commissioner Lee Hearn has stretched beyond giving ammunition to his political opponents. Now the Fayette County Republican Party is weighing in
Politics, Regional
Rep. Ramsey gets his illegal immigrant bill signed into law
WIth several swift flicks of a pen, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal May 13 approved the immigration reforms negotiated in an eleventh-hour deal between the two chambers of the Georgia Legislature.
Fayette County, Schools
Lady Chiefs win it all!
Friday night’s all-Fayette girls soccer final was one for the ages. With a 1-1 tie through regulation and past two overtimes, McIntosh won the AAAA title on penalty kicks. But
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Confusion over failed PTC hotel-motel tax hike
Two stories have emerged as to why a bill to increase Peachtree City’s hotel-motel tax rate failed to pass the Georgia Senate this year. City Councilman Eric Imker contends the
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Volunteers claim victory in PTC path cleanup event
Peachtree City Path Cleanup on May 7 has been deemed a big success. With the help of about 100 volunteers, numerous bags of rubbish were removed from the path system
Fayette County, Lights and Sirens
Fire closes Fayette Co. transfer station
Fayette County’s solid waste transfer station will remain closed temporarily in the wake of a recent fire. Fire crews have put out the flames, but there may still be some
News, Peachtree City
Chiefs fall 3-0 in game for state AAAA soccer title
Unable to overcome a tenacious Chattahoochee defense, the McIntosh men’s soccer team managed to keep Saturday night’s AAAA championship game close right up until the end. The Chiefs rallied from
News, Peachtree City
McIntosh girls take 7th title
After a 1-1 tie lasted through two overtimes, it was a penalty kick save by Kaitlin Deitrick that sealed a 7-6 championship win Friday night over local rival Whitewater. Both
Lights and Sirens, Peachtree City
Traffic alert: PTC Triathlon Saturday morning
Peachtree City motorists should expect extended delays Saturday between 7 and 10 a.m. along the path of the Peachtree City Triathlon, police have advised. The race will head south on
Crime, Fayette County
Help sought to find 2 in Hwy. 138 shooting
The public’s help is being sought to identify two men who shot a 56-year-old man during an attack on Ga. Highway 138 near the Clayton County line at 7:40 p.m.
City, Peachtree City
Mayor Haddix slammed for pushing south PTC bowling alley
A proposal to remove a zoning restriction for a bowling alley in south Peachtree City has led to criticism of Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix, who has been shepherding the
Crime, Fayette County
Church-service thief cuffed by deputies
An Atlanta woman has been arrested for helping herself to credit cards and other valuables purloined from church-goers vehicles in a series of thefts here. Latoya Ellis, 31, would strike
County, Fayette County
Brown questions elections board member’s land interest
Fallout continues from the Feb. 24 appointment of John Addison Lester III to Fayette County’s elections board. At the May 4 Fayette County Commission meeting, it was revealed that Lester
County, Fayette County
Fayette County budget may go up again; healthcare, fuel costs blamed
With a projected revenue decline of $2.1 million for the coming fiscal year, combined with escalating gas and healthcare costs, the upcoming budget hearings for the Fayette County Commission look
Crime, Fayette County
Thieves hit parked cars at Fayette churches, gyms
New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville was struck again Sunday morning by thieves who shattered the windows of two parked vehicles to get cash and credit cards, sheriff’s officials said.
Entertainment, Peachtree City
Do pass GO and do collect … uh… $100
Chris Allesio, right, won the third annual Peachtree City Monopoly Tournament April 30 over Michael Marchand, left, and two other competitors in the championship round. Allesio took home the $100