Senoia library finally breaks ground
It was a journey that began some years ago. That journey ended April 23 when Senoia residents and local and state elected officials gathered at Merrimac Lakes Park on Pylant […]
City, Senoia
Coweta County, Lights and Sirens
Coweta dodges big weather bullet
A system of severe thunderstorms swept through Coweta County during the nighttime hours April 27. One of those storm systems tracking to the northeast out of the area of Heard
Crime, Fayetteville
F’ville Rite-Aid burglarized April 24
Fayetteville Police are searching for a burglar in connection with an April 24 break-in at the Rite-Aid pharmacy on North Glynn Street. Department spokesperson Mike Whitlow said the break-in occurred
Church, Peachtree City
A cross walk across Lake Peachtree
Members of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City along with members of other denominations gathered on Good Friday for the annual Cross Walk along the cart path from
Community, Coweta County
Riding for the Wall that Heals
Approximately 200 motorcycles and even more riders arrived at Great South Harley Davidson in Newnan April 23 to raise money to help bring “The Wall That Heals” to the Coweta
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Fund-raiser set for ailing Board of Education member Sam Tolbert
It is a way to show her love and support. Hannah Tolbert, daughter of Fayette County Board of Education member Sam Tolbert, is planning a “Ride for Life” car and
Board of Education, Fayette County
Despite pleas from parents, high school students, traditional math stays out
The Fayette County Board of Education on April 19 took up the issue of continuing with the school system’s high school integrated math curriculum endorsed by the state or returning
Crime, Fayetteville
F’ville man arrested for child molestation
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office announced April 26 that a Fayetteville man has been arrested on child molestation charges relating to inappropriate sexual behavior with a juvenile over a two-year
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette schools face perfect storm
The Fayette County Board of Education on April 19 voted to restore $4 million in past employee pay cuts effective May 1. But that restoration is small potatoes compared to
Community, Senoia
Racing for the Cup through Senoia
Cyclists from around the metro Atlanta area flew through Senoia’s streets April 16 at the Georgia Cup Bike Race. The race was part of the Georgia Cup Health and Wellness
City, Senoia
Senoia approves variance for elderly facility
The Senoia City Council at its April 18 meeting approved a variance for roadway improvements for the Tranquil Village elderly care facility project on Coweta Street. The approval will still
Newsmakers
‘The Wall That Heals’ fundraiser April 23
A motorcycle benefit ride on April 23 will raise money to bring “The Wall That Heals,” a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to the Coweta County Fairgrounds in
Crime, Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg man guilty of tax evasion
A Sharpsburg man will be sentenced on May 9 in U.S. District Court after entering a guilty plea on two counts of tax evasion and two counts of failing to
Politics
Cain, Gingrich win west Ga. GOP straw poll
Delegates to the Georgia GOP 3rd Congressional District convention on April 16 had their say in a Presidential straw poll that resulted in a first-place tie between radio talk show
Business
Fischer Crossings theaters set to open April 22
It has been a long wait for movie fans, but the opening of the NCG theaters on Ga. highways 34 and 54 near Fischer Road is set for Friday, April
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette BoE restores school system pay cut
It was only a matter of time. The remaining 3 percent of the larger 4.5 percent pay cut to Fayette County School System employees two years ago will be restored
City, Fayetteville
F’ville looks to ‘streamline business process,’ revitalize shopping areas
What will Fayetteville’s economic development initiatives look like in the coming years and how will those initiatives be realized? The answers to those questions were a part of the discussion
Business, Fayetteville
F’ville to get LongHorn restaurant
A new steakhouse is primed for entry into Fayetteville. LongHorn Steakhouse has submitted plans to construct a restaurant at 1320 Ga. Highway 85 North, the site of the former Johnny
Fayette County, Politics
Tea Party & Tax Day — Tea Partiers hear calls for action
The South Atlanta Tea Party Patriots (SATP) for the past two years held large outdoor rallies. This year “Tax Day” took on a different form. The SATP on April 15
City, Fayetteville
F’ville to have final vote on sex shop rules
The Fayetteville City Council on April 21 will hear the final reading of an amendment to the sexually-oriented business ordinance. The proposal, intended to update the original ordinance first adopted
Fayette County, Schools
1 less thing for high schoolers: State to end graduation tests
The Georgia State Board of Education (BoE) on April 13 approved a recommendation that will phase out the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) completely over the next few years.
Crime, Fayette County
Accused church burglar returned to Fayette County
A Peachtree City man charged with church burglaries in Fayette and Coweta counties in late 2010 has been returned to Fayette after spending the past few months in the Coweta
Board of Education, Fayette County
Pay restoration, other issues at Fayette BoE meeting April 19
The potential for restoring a 3 percent pay cut to school system employees, an update on upcoming budget considerations and other issues will be taken up on April 19 by
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Fayette resident heads Fairburn city government
Tom Barber has spent a career managing people and money. Today the Certified Public Accountant and long-time north Fayette County resident is continuing that career as the City Administrator in
Crime, Newnan
Newnan man arrested for child molestation
A 22 year-old Newnan man was arrested April 8 on multiple charges relating to the molestation of a six year-old Newnan boy. Brandon Michael Murphy of Berry Avenue was charged
Business
Kohl’s site work at Fischer Crossings to begin in May
It will not be long now for work on the new Kohl’s department store at Fischer Crossings to get underway. The initial activity on the site across from the Sam’s
Newsmakers, Senoia
Senoia library groundbreaking set for April 23
The day will finally be here for Senoia area residents to get their new library. The much-anticipated groundbreaking for the 6,563 square-foot replacement library will be held on April 23
Coweta County, Schools
Coweta school enrollment growing despite recession
Coweta County voters recently approved the continuation of a one-cent sales tax for education that will begin next year. And from the looks of the boom in enrollment in recent
Business, Coweta County
Large medical office breaks ground at Newnan hospital
It was another sign of the times, at least in terms of development, for business in Coweta County when ground was broken recently for a 125,000 square-foot medical office building
Business, Coweta County
Large residential development proposed for NE Coweta
There is a proposal underway that could eventually bring Coweta County its first large residential development since the recession began. The Northgate Preserve on Fischer Road would bring 184 homes
Coweta County, Lights and Sirens
Coweta to get new fire pumper
The Coweta County Fire Department has been approved for a new $500,000 pumper truck to replace one recently wrecked and taken out of service. The wrecked truck had been scheduled
Fayette County, Politics
South Atlanta Tea Party to host “Tax Day” family event Friday evening
The South Atlanta Tea Party (SATP) will host its customary “Tax Day” event in a different format this year. SATP on April 15 will host its first American Liberty Summit
Board of Education, Fayette County
On restoring teachers’ pay cuts, Fayette BoE is sympathetic but wary
The topic was whether to restore the remaining 3 percent pay cut to Fayette County School System employees instituted two years ago. The Fayette County Board of Education in a
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Warming up for Cancer Wellness Walk in PTC
The mass of people at Picnic Park in Peachtree City April 9 took a few minutes to warm up for the Piedmont Fayette Cancer Wellness Center 5K Walk fund-raiser. The