Mundy launches Strong(wo)man Competition at Founders Day
Devon Mundy was first up at the Tyrone Founders Day Strongman Competition held Oct. 5 at Shamrock Park. Mundy launched the annual event at Founders Day, though in her case […]
17-year-old charged in golf cart thefts
A south Fayette County 17-year-old has been charged with stealing two golf carts. The carts were reported stolen on Sept. 30 and both were found at his residence, police said.
Theft suspect resists arrest, Peachtree City police say
A Fayette County woman was arrested Sept. 28 after kicking and punching Peachtree City police who had been called to businesses at The Avenue regarding possibly fraudulent purchases. Jada A.
School bus driver drops boy, 5, at wrong stop
A 5-year-old dropped off at the wrong bus stop last month and the action of the bus driver resulted in the Fayette County School System saying the bus driver was
Payne gets second bond on Clayton murder change
A Fayetteville woman charged with murder in May after fatally shooting a motorist in Clayton County has been granted bond for a second time. Hannah Payne, 22, was granted a
Fayette County extends outdoor burn ban pending wetter weather
Fayette County has extended the outdoor burn ban and will be issuing no burn permits until weather conditions change. This area of Georgia is experiencing drought-like conditions, resulting in higher
Fayette adopts ordinance on ‘small cell’ antennas
The coming of “small cell” wireless antennas after winning state approval earlier this year was met Sept. 26 with the unanimous adoption of an ordinance by the Fayette County Commission
Commission approves traffic signal funding applications
The Fayette County Commission on Sept. 26 unanimously approved the submittal of applications for funding assistance with the traffic signal project at Ga. Highway 92 North and Westbridge Road and
Dragon Boat 2019 featured 48 teams
The annual Dragon Boat Festival was held Sept. 28 on Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City. Photo/Ben Nelms. The annual Dragon Boat Festival was held under clear skies and warm temperatures
Plywood grading lawsuit hits Peachtree City company
A federal lawsuit filed Sept. 5 in Florida by the U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition against Peachtree City-based Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) claims that TP issued questionable compliance certificates
Fayetteville breaks ground for new city hall and park space
A large group of elected officials and appointed officials from across Fayette County joined Fayetteville officials, builders and those from the community on Oct. 1 for the groundbreaking of the
Singleton defeats Sakrison in runoff election
Philip Singleton. Photo/philipsingleton.com District 71 in the Georgia House has a new representative. Republican Philip Singleton in the Oct. 1 special runoff election defeated Republican Marcy Westmoreland
School board answers on replacing Booth Middle School: Incomplete
Biggest question remains: If Peachtree City refuses to pave the 2 city streets, how can the new school get built? — The Fayette County Board of Education on its website
4 suspects sought in residential armed robbery
Two people at a residence on Innisbrook Way off White Road in north Fayetteville were the victims of a Sept. 29 armed robbery. A visitor at the residence was
Booth traffic study recommends splitting traffic between 2 roads
The traffic study relating to the replacement school for Booth Middle in Peachtree City is in. The study recommends splitting school traffic between Carriage Lane and Stagecoach Road. A pivotal
Man accused of assaulting girlfriend, ramming her car
Steven J. Knau. Photo/Fayette County Jail. A Fayetteville man was arrested Sept. 26 for aggravated assault and other charges in connection with a Sept. 21 incident involving his girlfriend and
Magnuson gets 30-year prison term for enticing child, attempted kidnapping
A Peachtree City man serving time for enticing a child and attempted kidnapping in 2002 was sentenced Sept. 23 to 50 years in Fayette County Superior Court following his assertion
Commission approves $1 million to build new animal shelter
The Fayette County Commission on Sept. 26 voted unanimously to approve $1 million for a new animal shelter to be located adjacent to the current shelter on Ga. Highway 74
Fayetteville P&Z recommends North Jeff Davis rezoning
A Sept. 24 request to rezone two parcels totaling 2.2 acres along North Jeff Davis Drive for commercial and residential uses was recommended for approval by the Fayetteville Planning and
Fayette adds $1 million seed money for Health Department move
Fayette County has agreed to put aside $1 million to help with plans to construct a new facility for the Fayette County Health Department, which is expected to co-locate with
Pedestrian bridge across Hwy. 54 at hospital inches closer
The long wait for a pedestrian bridge over Ga. Highway 54 just west of Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville is inching closer to reality. Years in the making, and with
Shaker Festival notches 2019 edition
The weather could not have been more perfect for the 2019 edition of the Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival held Sept. 21 and 22 in Peachtree City. The annual festival
Peachtree City opposes Booth Middle School replacement site
Mayor Vanessa Fleisch tells the Fayette County Board of Education locating a new 1,400 student middle school on Stagecoach Road and Carriage Lane would overburden area roads — The Peachtree
McIntosh High 16-year-old arrested for terroristic threats
A 16-year-old Peachtree City male and McIntosh High School student has been charged with making terroristic threats and possession of THC oil after possible threats of violence were overheard
Residents have their say on Booth Middle School question
Peachtree City resident Brad Williams speaking at the Sept. 23 public hearing on Booth Middle School. Photo/Ben Nelms. The Fayette County Board of Education on Sept. 23 held
Gary Pate, MIA, remembered in Fayetteville ceremonies
The POW/MIA Remembrance Day ceremonies held on Sept. 20 at Patriot Park in Fayetteville held special significance for the more than 100 in attendance. The event came with the announcement
Fayetteville approves $24 million City Hall-park space bond
The Fayetteville City Council on Sept. 19 adopted a resolution from the city’s Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for a supplemental bond that paves the way for the financing of the
Ga. Veterans Service chief speaks at POW-MIA Day in Peachtree City
More than 80,000 United States military service members, from wars and operations dating back to World War II, remain unaccounted for. To make sure they are not forgotten was the
Inman Heritage Days draws large crowds to yesteryear on the farm
The annual Inman Farm Heritage Days held Sept. 20-22 brought out the usual large crowds to get a first-hand look at the variety of farm equipment at one of Fayette
Charla Rehwaldt finds Good Samaritan in Kroger parking lot
A Good Samaritan can show up at very unexpected times and in unexpected places. Tyrone resident Charla Rehwaldt was living proof of that reality when an unexpected meeting led to
Tyrone, Peachtree City and Fayetteville ranked as safe cities
Crime data compiled by SecurityBaron.com shows Tyrone, Peachtree City and Fayetteville as three of Georgia’s safest cities. Tyrone ranked No. 4, followed by Peachtree City at No. 8 and Fayetteville
Thieves steal 3 cars in north Fayette
In Fayetteville, thieves punch locks on 2 vehicles, steal stuff — Three salvaged vehicles were stolen from an automotive business on Ga. Highway 138 in north Fayette County during the
Man arrested for attacking pool contractor with baseball bat
A Henry County man has been arrested by Peachtree City police in connection with an assault that occurred on Aug. 31. William H. Martin, 47, was charged with aggravated assault
Parents want Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to reverse service decision
Several parents met across from Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Sept. 18 to discuss their concerns about the news that Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will soon stop offering audiology and