The FCDA — What do they do up there in the old courthouse?
PART I — It does more than scout for new industries — Like many communities, Fayette County has a development authority to attract, retain and help grow businesses as part […]
World Drive 4-story hotel concept plan approved
The conceptual site plan for the Marriot Residence Inn on World Drive in Peachtree City was approved March 9. The 4-story hotel on 6.5 acres will include 120 rooms. The
SCT closes offices to the public through March 27
Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) announced March 13 that it will close its offices to the public through March 27. Executive Director Katie Pace Quattlebaum in making the announcement said, “There
New Peachtree City dental office OK‘d for Lexington Park
A March 9 approval by the Peachtree City Planning Commission will result in the construction of a dental office in the Lexington Park mixed-use development along Ga. Highway 54 East.
Gov. Kemp declares health emergency, suggests churches cancel services
Gov. Brian Kemp following President Trump’s national emergency declaration on March 13 issued a public health emergency in Georgia, and suggested that faith-based organizations and others consider cancelling public events
Piedmont Fayette Hospital limits visitors, cuts visiting hours
No more than 2 visitors per patient, no kids 13 and under; visitors must pass health screening — Piedmont Fayette Hospital on March 13 announced the adoption of a Level
Heritage Days postponed and Warbird Museum closed
The upcoming World War II Heritage Days event has been postponed and the Dixie Wing Museum and Hangar has announced its closures due to possible health risks associated with COVID-19.
Fayetteville closes all city buildings to the public
Citing “coronavirus pandemic concerns,” Fayetteville officials have closed City Hall and “all city of Fayetteville buildings” to the public. City workers will be inside, but the public won’t be able
Fayette suspends activities for seniors and Special Olympics
Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson on March 12 announced that county senior and Special Olympics therapeutic programming and activities provided by the Fayette County Recreation Department are being suspended as
After criticism, Fayette School Board adds more parents to sex ed curriculum committee
On the defensive after criticism from dozens of citizens, the Fayette County Board of Education said its textbook selection committee was legally constituted, but it decided to add more than
Planning Commission delays rezoning vote on Carriage Lane-Hwy. 54 development
A proposed rezoning of 21 acres at Ga. Highway 54 and Carriage Lane for a commercial and residential development was tabled after the public hearing was held at the March
County doing advanced planning, creates virus web page
The continuing presence of COVID-19 in Georgia and the U.S. has led to Fayette County conducting advanced local planning from a “plan for the worst, hope for the best” perspective
Tyrone house fire results in smoke damage
A March 8 fire at a residence in Tyrone resulted in smoke damage in the home but minor fire damage. The call came in at 4:22 p.m. from 150 Ridge
Get your green on this Saturday in Tyrone
Update – March 12: Tyrone has cancelled the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration due to weather and public health concerns. Due to the mounting concerns of our citizens regarding the current
Peachtree City Police Department invites you to join next Citizens Police Academy
The Peachtree City Police Department still has room for those interested being part of the next round of the Citizens Police Academy. The department will be hosting the Spring Citizen
Fayette School Board, County Commission posts to have multiple contenders
A number of candidates qualified for local Republican races in the May 19 primary, especially in races for seats on the Fayette County Commission and Fayette County Board of Education.
Bill from local reps prohibits porn, obscenity in school libraries
Parent committee to get mandatory review authority — A bill introduced by two local state legislators seeks to remove an existing exemption under state law that would prohibit obscene
Pinewood Forest wants to nearly double number of townhomes
The Fayetteville City Council on March 5 heard the first reading of proposed amendments affecting the mixed-use Pinewood Forest development. Though largely a housekeeping issue, the changes would include increasing
New York man arrested on 14 counts of forgery
A New York man is in custody on 14 counts of forgery after avoiding arrest since 2018. He was arrested March 5 before he could board a flight to Canada.
Olympian Christian Taylor comes home to Sandy Creek HS
In the world of track and field, Christian Taylor stands out for his accomplishments in the triple jump and long jump. Taylor was at his alma mater, Sandy Creek High
Annual funding to Fayette Senior Services gets slight cut
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) is among 14 metro Atlanta organizations set to receive annual federal funding through the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). Though the $492,864 represents the local annual federal
Fayette adds layer of cyber security for 911 system
Fayette County has added another layer of protection to the growing threat of potential cyberattacks. The county is prototyping a product from Cynamics that is designed to detect cyber-threats and
Fayette schools watchful about spread of coronavirus
With two cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) having been confirmed in Fulton County, the Fayette County School System on March 3 noted the health protocols being followed at schools and recommended
Fayetteville preps for possibility of COVID-19
Fayetteville public safety officials announced March 3 that they are monitoring reports concerning the outbreak of COVID-19 in China and confirmed diagnoses of the virus in other countries, including the
21-acre rezoning request, 4-story Residence Inn hotel on planning agenda
The March 9 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission will include a public hearing on a proposal to rezone 21 acres at Ga. Highway 54 and Carriage Lane from
Thieves steal from workers at 2 Peachtree City stores
Rather than shoplifting, which is not uncommon, recent thefts at two Peachtree City businesses involved thieves stealing the belongings of employees. The first theft came on Feb. 28 at a
Joyner announces candidacy for open Superior Court judgeship
Fayetteville attorney Sean Joyner on March 2 announced his candidacy for Superior Court judge for the vacant position in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Joyner said he promises fairness and impartiality
Fayette FES paramedic class graduates
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services (FES) recently graduated the latest class of paramedics. The program is a collaborative effort between the FES and Faithful Guardian Training
Fayette School Board to address sex education complaints March 9
Board member Presberg dissents, wants to wait until committee makes curriculum choice — Community concerns over aspects of the proposed health and sex education curriculum for middle and high school
Qualifying for local political races is this week
Advance voting for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary also begins this week — Qualifying — not voting — for local races in the 2020 election cycle will begin on
Smash-and-grab thieves hit 2 Peachtree City gym parking lots
Male, 18, and 3 under-16 girls busted for trespass, tunnel graffiti in southeast PTC — Two Peachtree City gyms were the recent targets of entering auto incidents where windows were
5-story hotel near downtown Fayetteville gets planners‘ approval
The Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 25 approved a special exception to allow a 5-story hotel in the downtown commercial district. The hotel, previously approved for four stories,
Shoppes at New Hope rezoning gets preliminary OK
The proposed Shoppes at New Hope retail center on Ga. Highway 314 at New Hope Road received a recommendation for rezoning at the Feb. 25 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning
Fayette urges residents: Stand up and be counted by Census
The 2020 Census is about to get underway on April 1, and the Fayette County Commission is asking that residents participate to ensure that an accurate count of Fayette’s population