‘Suicide Squad 2’ to be filmed at Pinewood Atlanta Studios
Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville is expected to be the primary site for the filming of “Suicide Squad 2” directed by James Gunn in his sequel to the DC Comics […]
Fayetteville set to finance $25 million for City Hall, park projects
The Fayetteville City Council on Sept. 19 will consider a resolution from the city’s Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for a supplemental bond for financing of the new City Hall and
Peachtree City planners get look at mixed-use Petrol Point rezoning request
A workshop item at the Sept. 9 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission provided the initial look at the Laurel Brooke mixed-use proposal along Petrol Point off Ga. Highway
6 autos get hammered in Peachtree City
Residences in Peachtree saw six vehicles entered on Sept. 15. What was unusual about the incidents, were that all had windows broken in order to enter the vehicles. Citing the
Fayette‘s first commercial parking deck rises in Pinewood Forest
It was earlier in 2019 that ground was broken on Phase 1 of the Town Center portion of the large Pinewood Forest residential and retail development in west Fayetteville. Out
Burglary, stolen dirt bike, auto smash-and-grabs top Fayette crime news
Fayetteville and unincorporated areas of Fayette County experienced several recent entering auto incidents, a vehicle theft and a burglary. The burglary was reported on Sept. 11 at the Dollar General
CAP cadet receives training during disaster relief mission
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Dawn Patrick, of Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron, was one of a three-person aircrew to participate in an airborne photographic mission to assess damage in
BoE Chairman Hollowell: ‘Booth is a hard building to fix’
Fayette County Board of Education Chairman Scott Hollowell and school board member Barry Marchman fielded questions from Facebook and the audience at a parents meeting held Sept. 10 at The
Residents question school board about rising expenses, performance measurements, cursive writing
Questions on multiple topics were taken by Fayette County Board of Education Chairman Scott Hollowell and school board member Barry Marchman at a Sept. 10 parents meeting held at The
Life of Fayette man claimed in gyrocopter accident
The life of a 72-year-old Fayette County man was lost Sept. 8 when deputies found him under a gyrocopter at his residence. The body of Douglas White was found
2 Fayette School Board members field parents’ questions
A public meeting with two members of the Fayette County Board of Education held Sept. 10 at the Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City had school board members responding to
Brightmoor Hospice says ‘thank you’ to first responders
Brightmoor Hospice grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for first responders on Sept. 11 as a way of saying thank you. The event was held at the American Legion Post 105
New figures: Cost of new Booth $46 million; $40 million to renovate old Booth
School board continues discussion of Booth Middle School’s future — The Fayette County Board of Education had another discussion on Booth Middle School in Peachtree City at its Sept. 9
Hurricane could not stop boot camp graduation for 4 local Marines
It was a different kind of boot camp graduation for four U.S. Marines from Fayette County. Required to evacuate Paris Island with the pending arrival of Hurricane Dorian, the four
Plan for Starbucks exterior at The Avenue in Peachtree City approved
Approval for the exterior look of the new Starbucks at The Avenue in Peachtree City came with smooth sailing at the Sept. 9 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission.
Fayette to hold ‘HOA Boot Camp’
The public is invited to attend the “HOA Boot Camp” on Oct. 5, hosted by Fayette County Commissioner Charles Rousseau. Specifically intended for homeowners’ association members, the event will be held on Saturday,
2 vehicles stolen, 6 others entered in Peachtree City
Unlocked vehicles an open invitation for theft, police warn — There is no quicker way to have items stolen from your car or to have your vehicle stolen than to
Concept plat for Cavalier Manor homes approved
The conceptual plat for the 5-lot Cavalier Manor residential development on Greenwood Lane on the city’s north side was approved Sept. 9 by the Peachtree City Planning Commission. The vote
Peachtree City planning commissioners recommend Dividend Drive rezoning
Steadfast of Peachtree City and property owner John Barrow on Sept. 9 received a recommendation to have 13.8 acres along Dividend Drive rezoned from General Industrial (GI) to Limited Use
McIntosh High in Peachtree City creates ‘Wall of Honor’
McIntosh High School on Sept. 6 unveiled its Wall of Honor, becoming the first school in Fayette County to honor military members who were former McIntosh students, faculty and staff.
Tyrone OKs rezoning for large mixed-use development on Hwy. 74
What would be the first of its kind development in Tyrone received unanimous rezoning approval from the Town Council on Sept. 5. Situated at Sandy Creek Road and Ga. Highway
Fayetteville hires firm to analyze economic impact of future development decisions
Fayetteville is hiring an Asheville, North Carolina firm to help provide a look at the economic impact of future development decisions. The City Council on Sept. 5 unanimously agreed to
The Pettybreakers rock Southern Ground Amphitheater
The Pettybreakers, a Tom Petty tribute band, rocked Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville on Sept. 7. Next up in the concert series will be Journey tribute band Departure,
Flat Rock Middle athlete honored in Tyrone
Flat Rock Middle School student athlete Noelle Boyd was the recipient of “Noelle Boyd Day” honors for her stunning accomplishments at the Sept. 5 meeting of the Tyrone Town Council.
Firefighters battle blaze on Hwy. 85 South
An unoccupied house on Ga. Highway 85 South suffered significant damage in a Sept. 4 blaze. Fayette County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Singleton said multiple county units at 10:26
Man arrested after threatening to set girlfriend on fire
A Fayette County man was located and arrested after pouring gasoline on his girlfriend and threatening to set her on fire. Elijah Lanier, 24, was charged with aggravated assault, obstruction
Man charged with striking two cyclists on Goza Road
A 17-year-old Fayetteville resident has been charged after striking two cyclists riding along Goza Road on Sept. 4 and leaving the scene. One of the cyclists sustained serious injuries. Joseph
Fayette County‘s population in growth mode
White population decreases as a percentage of the whole by 7 points; black numbers go up 4 points — Though not increasing in population as fast as many counties in
Juvenile charged after collision in stolen golf cart
A female juvenile was charged on Sept. 3 after being involved in a collision in a stolen golf cart in the area of the Peachtree Crossing Shopping Center on Ga.
School enrollment numbers up in Fayette
Student enrollment in the Fayette County School System took a step in an upward direction with the beginning of the school year in August, with enrollment closing in on 20,500.
Large numbers take school system property tax exemption
Property owners each fall participate in the annual ritual of paying property taxes. For some age 65 or older, and for some with total disability or those who are totally
Charity tournament to honor life and legacy of Fayette native
Members of the Fayette County community and Flat Creek Baptist Church will hold a golf tournament fundraiser on Sept. 26 to honor the life and legacy of Amanda White Ashworth,
Brightmoor Hospice to honor first responders on 9/11
Sponsored Honoring first responders is something Brightmoor Hospice believes should be done. And there is no better time to do so than on Sept. 11. Brightmoor Hospice will grill hamburgers
Singleton and Sakrison to face-off in Dist. 71 special election runoff
The special election to fill the District 71 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives vacated by Rep. David Stover resulted in the need for a runoff election between