Large crowds attend Fayetteville Christmas Parade
The setting for the annual Fayetteville Christmas Parade through the downtown area on Dec. 7 was picture-perfect. Large crowds along the parade route through downtown got an up-close look at […]
South Peachtree City to get new Waffle House soon
Construction of the Starr’s Mill Waffle House on Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City is well-underway, with the opening expected soon. The last item clearing the way for the
Fayetteville delays consideration of age-restricted 48-cottage proposal
A proposal to downsize property along Ga. Highway 54 at Lafayette Avenue, currently zoned for a 125-unit senior development, to a 63-unit age-restricted cottage development was tabled until January at
Fayette tops highest net worth list in Georgia
When it comes to Georgia counties with the highest net worth in 2019, Fayette County tops the list. A recent survey by SmartAsset.com showed Fayette with the highest net worth
School zone speeding cameras coming to Fayetteville?
Council to consider use of speed detection cameras in school zones — An informational item on the Dec. 5 agenda of the Fayetteville City Council considered the possible installation of
Fayette to consider improvement at Hwy. 92 and Veterans Parkway
The Fayette County Commission on Dec. 12 is expected to approve the contract to have a traffic signal and turn lanes installed at the intersection of Ga. Highway 92 North
Fayetteville Council delays 48-home rezoning request
A rezoning proposal for a 48-lot, single-family detached development along Whitney Street, located immediately north of the Summit Point retail center was tabled Dec. 5 by the Fayetteville City Council.
Tyrone Recreation Department hosts Cookies with Santa
“Cookies with the Clauses,” was held Dec. 7 at the Tyrone Recreation Center, where children decorated cookies and visited with Santa. Two of the many kids at the event were
Fayetteville thanks Shirley and Brewer for their service
A large number of city staff joined council members on Dec. 5 to acknowledge the participation and contributions of outgoing Fayetteville City Council members Harlan Shirley and Kathaleen Brewer, at
Johnny Edwards, 34, charged with killing his wife and his mother at Highgrove home
Update – Dec. 11: An update to the prior reporting of the double homicide in which Johnny Edwards, IV, was charged in the Dec. 7 killings of his mother, Kathy
1 in custody in south Fayette double homicide
Two women were killed and one man is in custody following a Dec. 7 double homicide at a residence, 130 Coventry Court, in the Highgrove subdivision off Redwine Road in
Fayette Sheriff Babb has some holiday shopping safety tips
Internet sales of Christmas gifts is booming, yet there is plenty of activity at retail outlets across Fayette County. With that rush to find gifts at local retailers, Sheriff Barry
2 men jailed for passing bogus bills at McDonald’s
Crime reports across Fayette: Burglaries, car break-ins Two Newnan men were arrested by Peachtree City police on Nov. 27 for passing counterfeit bills at the McDonald’s restaurant at the Peachtree
$4.4 million guaranteed to be most Tyrone will pay for new municipal complex
The Tyrone Town Council on Dec. 5 approved a guaranteed maximum price of approximately $4.4 million for the new Tyrone Municipal Complex on Senoia Road across from Shamrock Park. The
Fayetteville observes Wreaths across America Dec. 14
The local observance of the annual Wreaths across America event will be held Dec. 14 at the Fayetteville Cemetery. To honor and remember Veterans during the holiday season, the non-profit
Tyrone updates 1980s rules against loud noises
The Tyrone Town Council on Dec. 5 updated the town’s old noise ordinance to deal with nuisance issues that may arise. The council vote on the updated ordinance was unanimous.
Santa visits Tyrone for tree lighting and laser show
The annual Tyrone Tree Lighting and a visit from Santa was held under perfect skies on Dec. 1 in Shamrock Park. Santa arrived at 7 p.m. to hear Christmas wishes
Brainstorming the future of Peachtree City
Council may decide on list of priorities beginning Dec. 12 — A lengthy Dec. 3 meeting of the Peachtree City Council to identify and prioritize short- and medium-term goals for
Peachtree City family loses cat, possessions, Christmas gifts in house fire
A Nov. 29 fire house in Peachtree City resulted in the home likely being a total loss. The occupants were unharmed. A GoFundMe account has been set up for the
Survey says Fayette residents receive 3rd best employee benefits in Georgia
A recent review by SmartAsset of the best employee benefits in Georgia counties showed Fayette County ranking No. 3 in the survey. SmartAsset.com analyzed data on four factors to determine
Veterans and friends decorate for Christmas at Patriot Park
As is the custom, local veterans were at Patriot Park on Redwine Road in Fayetteville recently to decorate the tree for Christmas. And again this year, Fayetteville resident Suzanne Dell
Clark defeats Brewer in runoff election
Joe Clark. Photo/Submitted. The Fayetteville City Council has a new council member. Planning Commissioner Joe Clark defeated incumbent Councilwoman Kathaleen Brewer in the Dec. 3 municipal runoff election. Election results
DJ arrested on molestation charge, other victims sought
Malcolm Rhodes. Photo/Facebook-Malcolm Rhodes Entertainment. A Hogansville DJ and owner of an entertainment company serving counties including Fayette, has been charged with child molestation in a case involving a
2 residential developments up for review by Fayetteville Council
The Fayetteville City Council on Dec. 5 will conduct public hearings on a rezoning proposal for a 48-lot single-family development on the city’s south side and on another that would
Fayetteville Police looking for this suspected multiple check forger
The subject pictured is wanted for questioning by the Fayetteville Police Department in reference to an on-going investigation for forging multiple checks from a local business in Fayetteville. If you
Unique Woolsey Town Hall celebrates first anniversary
Fayette County’s smallest municipality in terms of population, Woolsey, is the place “Where life is slower and simpler.” It is also the place that boasts the most unique town hall
Tires explode on burning dump truck, alarming Fayetteville neighbors
A Nov. 26 dump truck fire that caused tires to explode at a Fayetteville business was extinguished by firefighters and resulted in no injuries. Fayetteville Police Department spokesperson Ann Marie
Burglars get away with weapons, electronics
The theft of weapons from a Fayetteville residence was among several incidents reported by law enforcement across Fayette County in the past week. Fayetteville officers at approximately 11:30 p.m. on
Fayette School System gets new crisis alert system
The Fayette County Board of Education has approved the purchase of a crisis alert system for the county’s public schools. Approved Nov. 18, the $740,000 purchase of the Centegix Crisis
Foundry High School students help renovate Fayetteville veteran’s home
Students from The Foundry High School in Peachtree City recently helped renovate portions of the home of a Fayetteville veteran as a way honoring his service. At The Foundry, said
Tyrone Tree Lighting and Santa set for Dec. 1
The annual Tyrone Tree Lighting Celebration is set for Dec. 1, followed by “Cookies with the Clauses on Dec. 7. The Town Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 1 begins at
Tyrone man arrested on family violence charge
A Tyrone man was arrested at his home on Nov. 23 after officers viewed a video of him choking his wife. Melvin Stargell, 47, was charged with aggravated assault and
New Peachtree City Falcon Field CAP cadets earn first rank
Thirty-seven new Civil Air Patrol cadet recruits recently earned their first rank from the Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron. All the recruits were promoted to Cadet Airman. Civil Air
Man shot while trying to prevent entering auto
A man was shot in the leg on Nov. 21 at a convenience store on Ga. Highway 138 in north Fayette County while attempting to stop the theft of items