New Goodyear plant in Coweta to bring 250 jobs
It was in June 2016 that the former Orchard Hills Golf Course property on Ga. Highway 16 on Newnan’s southeast side was rezoned as a major industrial and commercial site. […]
Crime in Fayette: Burglaries of home and businesses, thefts from private vehicles and package delivery vans
Fayette County Sheriff’s investigators want to identify two men in connection with a Nov. 16 burglary at a cycle shop on Kenwood Road in north Fayette. Sheriff Barry Babb said
Fayette 911 center recognized for technology leadership
The Fayette County 911 Center earlier this year was recognized by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, receiving APCO’s 2019 Technology Leadership Award for a Small Communications
Tyrone officer gets promotion
Tyrone Police Department Cpl. Kyle Pescetto on Nov. 21 was promoted to Sergeant at the Tyrone Town Council meeting. Pescetto’s wife, Kelly did the pinning honors. Pescetto came to the
VFW donates to Fayetteville‘s Shop with a Cop
VFW Post 3650 and friends recently presented the Fayetteville Police Department with $200 for the Shop with a Cop effort to provide Christmas gifts for needy children. Pictured, from left,
Arrest made in hit and run death of Fayetteville man
A Clayton County man is in custody following the Nov. 19 hit and run death of 63-year-old Fayetteville resident Sherlock McCall on North Jeff Davis Drive. Gino Fisher, 48, is
Police seeking hit-and run driver in Tuesday death of Fayetteville man, 63
Update – Nov. 20: A criminal investigation is underway following the hit and run death of a Fayetteville man on Nov. 19 on North Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. The
48-home subdivision gets nod from Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission
Southside development will look like Apple Orchard subdivision with 3.5 units per acre, sidewalks, rear garages with alley access — A rezoning proposal for a 48-lot, single-family detached development on
Coweta says no to 375 Fischer Crossings senior housing units
Development was planned for land just north of Sam’s Club — A rezoning request before the Coweta County Commission on Nov. 19 that would have established the Celebration Village active
Tyrone opposes part of Fayette’s future road plans
Four-laning Tyrone and Palmetto roads unpopular with Tyrone officials, some residents, says Town Manager Perkins — The long-time public comment phase for the Fayette County — 2017 SPLOST (special purpose
California man drowns in Lake Horton boating accident
Lake Horton. Photo/alltrails.com A California man drowned Sunday morning after a boating accident at Lake Horton in south Fayette County. Sheriff Babb Babb said Stephen Noble, 62, of
Fayetteville Council takes no action on alcohol sales at movie theaters
Current ordinance allows, but sets a high bar: Separate dining area for 40 — A Nov. 7 agenda item on clarifying an issue with the ordinance permitting the sale of
Peachtree City Police host SWAT training leaders
A training course for SWAT leaders from across the U.S. was recently completed at the Peachtree City Police Department. The department’s top-notch training facilities has resulted in Peachtree City becoming
Man fights with police after DUI arrest
A Hogansville man arrested for DUI in Peachtree City on Nov. 9 made matters much worse when he fought with police who were having him checked for injuries following a
Fayette crime reports feature 3 burglaries, 4 cases of auto thievery
Crime activity across Fayette County from Nov. 9-13 came with three burglaries, two vehicle thefts and two entering autos. In Peachtree City, a burglary was reported on Nov. 13 at
Sheriff seeking 2 in theft of vehicle left running at store
Fayette County sheriff’s investigators are requesting help identifying two men who stole a vehicle at the QuikTrip store on Ga. Highway 85 North at Ga. Highway 279 on Nov. 12.
Fayetteville Main Street ornament features historic home
Main Street Fayetteville’s annual Christmas ornament tradition continues this year with the recent release of the 2019 edition featuring the historic Southern Oaks house. Ornaments are available at the Fayetteville
Veterans honored at Inman Elementary School
Inman Elementary School hosted more than 100 veterans at its annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 8. The celebration began with a breakfast for the veterans provided by PTO. The breakfast
Christmas on Main Street returns to Fayetteville Dec. 7
Christmas on Main Street returns this year to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 7, and will feature the annual Christmas parade and a variety of activities, including the tree lighting
Fayetteville Frost Moon Festival set for Friday cancelled
Main Street Fayetteville announced Thursday afternoon that the Frost Moon Festival to be held Nov. 15 has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. “Unfortunately, the weather won’t cooperate
Laurel Brooke mini-village center gets final approval
Phase I approval brings fewer homes; construction could begin next summer — The conceptual site plan and conceptual plat for Phase 1 of the Laurel Brooke mini-village center along Petrol
Peachtree City cops nab Spalding County fugitive
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 13 gave a shout-out to Peachtree City police for nabbing a fugitive wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A recent post
Work on three large Pinewood Forest buildings goes vertical
There is a quite a change in the landscape occurring at Pinewood Forest in Fayetteville. Work on the three large commercial/residential buildings in the Town Center area has gone vertical.
Brewer-Clark early voting gets underway Nov. 19
Early voting for the Dec. 3 Fayetteville City Council Post 2 runoff election between incumbent Kathaleen Brewer and city Planning Commissioner Joe Clark will begin on Nov. 19. Brewer came
Suspect sought for 2 smash and grabs during Whitewater-McIntosh football game
A man who entered two vehicles during the Nov. 8 Whitewater vs. McIntosh football game held at Whitewater High School is being sought by the Fayette County sheriff’s investigators. The
Medical office on Lexington Circle approved by Peachtree City
The Lexington Circle commercial and residential area on Ga. Highway 54 East in Peachtree City will be getting a new business. Peachtree City planning commissioners on Nov. 11 approved the
Liberty Tech students hold Veterans Day parade
Veterans Day in Brooks came with parade and music courtesy of the students of Liberty Tech Charter School. The school day for Liberty Tech’s 420 students in grades K-8 began
Fayetteville, developer reach agreement on $30 million downtown project
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Walton Communities for the construction and maintenance of the public streets, landscaping and park areas to be located in the Walton Fayetteville mixed-use development,
Fayetteville approves North Jeff Davis Drive rezoning
A request to rezone two parcels totaling 2.2 acres along North Jeff Davis Drive for commercial and residential uses was approved by unanimous vote on Nov. 7 by the Fayetteville
Cool Runnings gets city extension to start HQ building
A one-year extension of a MOU (memorandum of understanding) with commercial refrigeration and cold storage firm Cool Runnings International (CRI) for a planned headquarters on Ga. Highway 85 North was approved
Ground broken for $5 million Tyrone Town Hall
Officials from across Fayette County on Nov. 7 gathered across from Shamrock Park in Tyrone for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tyrone Municipal Complex. Work is set to begin
Highwaymen try to box in woman driver on Goza Road
A woman visiting a south Fayette County family on Nov. 5 reported an attempt to have her vehicle boxed-in by two vehicles as she traveled along Goza Road. The woman
Veterans remember their fallen members during GMC ceremony
A host of veterans, community members and elected officials were present under cool, clear skies at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville on Nov. 8 for the annual Veterans Day Recognition
Crime in Fayette: 2 entering autos, a burglary and a golf cart theft
The period of Nov. 3-7 across Fayette County came with two entering autos, a burglary and a golf cart theft. In Fayetteville, a Nov. 3 entering auto incident occurred at