Coweta BoE adopts tentative FY 2012 budget
The Coweta County School System’s budget for the FY 2011-2012 school year that begins July 1 was tentatively set May 23. Board of Education members are expected to approve the […]
Coweta County, Schools
County, Coweta County
Coweta approves indoor shooting range
Coweta residents wanting a place to practice shooting a firearm got some good news May 17 when the Coweta County Commission granted a conditional use permit for an indoor shooting
Schools, Senoia
Coweta Charter Academy searches for way to stay open
The May 16 ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court that effectively put many charter schools out of business continues to impact the Coweta County residents whose children attend or were
Schools, Senoia
State provides waiver process for charter schools
Those interested in charter schools know that the Georgia Supreme Court on May 16 determined that the Georgia Charter School Commission’s creation of a number of charter schools was unconstitutional.
City, Fayetteville
F’ville moves toward Sunday alcohol sales vote, denser residential zoning
The Fayetteville City Council on May 19 heard the first reading of a proposed amendment to the Planned Community District (PCD) zoning ordinance designed to provide more open space by
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette BoE gets permission to increase class sizes
It may not be needed, but if the economy does not turn around the Fayette County School System will be able to help deal with falling revenues that fund the
Politics, Regional
Israel, foreign policy, deficits draw Rep. Westmoreland’s attention
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland (R-3rd District) had a foreign policy question for members of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce in Fayetteville May 20. “How do others look at us?” Westmoreland
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Class of 2011: 5 Fayette high schools to graduate 1,799 Friday
The time that every high school student waits for is almost here. Graduation ceremonies will be held May 27 at the football stadiums at Fayette County’s five high schools. In
Board of Education, Fayette County
Serious budget issues expected at Fayette BoE meeting
The Fayette County Board of Education on May 24 will hold a budget work session on the FY 2011-2012 budget that takes effect July 1. Recent figures pertaining to expected
Community, Senoia
Senoia does its part for Special Olympics Torch Run
Local law enforcement, city officials and elected citizens from Senoia joined law enforcement officers from across south metro Atlanta May 18 for the torch run in preparation for the Special
Crime
UPDATE: Police raid local convenience stores, arrest 11 on gambling charges
UPDATED for print edition — It was back to business as usual Saturday morning — minus a truckload of pay-for-play video games — at a half dozen convenience stores in
Schools, Tyrone
Tyrone Elementary’s Pollard named ‘national distinguished principal’
The cafeteria of Tyrone Elementary School was as quiet as a mouse May 16, even though the entire school and staff had returned after lunch to fill the large room.
Crime, Newnan
Newnan man pleads guilty in prescription drug ring
Newnan resident Terry Randy Wallace pleaded guilty in federal court May 11 to conspiring with nearly a dozen others to possess and distribute the prescription drug oxycodone. The case is
Crime, Peachtree City
Equipment stolen at PTC storage facility
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
Crime, Fayette County
Sheriff arrests two for identity fraud and theft
Investigators with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on May 18 and 19 arrested two Atlanta residents on charges of identity fraud and theft. Spokesperson Brent Rowan said the May 18
Coweta County, Schools
Charter schools dealt Supreme blow
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled on charter schools, handing proponents of the initiative a 4-3 defeat May 16 on the state’s 2008 move that created a number of new
Schools, Senoia
East Coweta Middle wants Senoia sewer hook-up
The Senoia City Council at its May 16 meeting agreed to explore a request that could result in having East Coweta Middle School connected to the city’s sewer system. City
County, Coweta County
County approves plan for east Coweta church
Members of the Newnan Korean Methodist Church May 17 were granted an amendment to a 2010 conditional use permit by the Coweta County Commission that will increase the size of
County, Coweta County
Coweta approves school expansion
A proposal by The Heritage School in northeast Coweta County to add a 5,400 square-foot classroom building was approved by the Coweta County Commission at the May 17 meeting. County
Coweta County, Dining
The lady has a big appetite
It was a sight to behold. Finalists at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held May 14 at Junction Lanes in Newnan had 10 minutes to stuff down as
City, Fayetteville
F’ville P&Z tables for 2 weeks plan for 160 senior apartments
A rezoning proposal to construct a senior living facility at the Villages at Lafayette development along Ga. Highway 54 West was tabled for two weeks by the Fayetteville Planning and
City, Fayetteville
F’ville to consider denser PCD zoning, Sunday beer and wine sales
It will be a slim but noteworthy agenda at the May 19 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council. The board will take up the issue of amending the Planned Community
Business, Regional
Distribution center opens near I-85 in Fairburn; truck traffic to increase
The Electrolux Corp. on May 13 opened a 600,000 square-foot distribution center near I-85 on Ga. Highway 92 in Fairburn. That’s just under 14 acres under roof. The opening follows
Business, Fayetteville
N. F’ville Chick-fil-A wants 2nd drive-thru lane
Business is booming at Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. The restaurant on North Glynn Street at Banks Crossing went before the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission at the May 12 work session
Fayette County, Lights and Sirens
Fayette County landfill transfer station reopens after fire
Firefighters from Fayetteville and Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services battled an early morning fire May 15 in the transfer station building at the county landfill on First Manassas Mile.
Community, Coweta County
Rotary Club’s fund-raiser for tornado victims features eye-catching cars
What a set of wheels. These ladies were two of the many who got a close-up look at a large selection of unique vehicles May 14 at the Sam’s Club
Dining, Fayette County
Ladling out a Taste of Fayette for F’ville crowds
Area gourmands line up to sample local culinary delights May 15 at the gazebo in downtown Fayetteville as local restaurants provided samples for the annual A Taste of Fayette event
Entertainment, Fayette County
Old Courthouse Fine Arts and Crafts Show draws a crowd
Two pottery fans check out the selection at the Old Courthouse Fine Arts and Crafts Show held May 14 and 15 on the grounds of the old courthouse in downtown
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Supremes say charter schools out, Senate says not so quick
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled on charter schools, handing proponents of the initiative a 4-3 defeat May 16 on the state’s 2008 move that created a number of new
City, Tyrone
Tyrone talks FY 2011 budget; millage rate to remain steady
The adoption of Tyrone’s FY 2011-2012 budget is just around the corner. A proposed increase of approximately a quarter million dollars from the current $3.145 million general fund budget would
Coweta County, Schools
Coweta Charter Academy puts some fling in spring
Students and parents of the Coweta Charter Academy at Senoia celebrated the arrival of spring with their own version of Spring Fling held at the school on May 6. The
Community, Coweta County
Miss Clara, 104, gets her own day May 20
Members of the Coweta County Commission during the May 5 meeting surrounded Clara Coleman Bates (seated in green) and a few of the members of her family after proclaiming May
Newsmakers, Sharpsburg
Navy pilots visit Willis Rd. Elementary pen pals
It was nothing short of a hero’s welcome for Lt. Commander Luke Suber (USN) and Lt. Commander John Voight (USN) when they arrived at the Coweta County airport May 11
County, Coweta County
More commercial proposed for Thomas Crossroads area
Recession or not, another business development is making an application in Coweta County. A rezoning application submitted by Bailey Station Holdings, LLC to develop an automobile services and supplies campus