PTC cops say don’t put mail in outside box at post office
Got something to mail at the Peachtree City Post Office? Peachtree City police on Aug. 6 advised residents to take it inside rather than depositing it in the outside […]
Fayetteville police investigating possible road rage incident
A possible road rage incident, where a shot was fired from a vehicle at the Towne Center shopping center on Fayetteville’s south side, is being investigated by police. There
SMC3 HQ building gets ‘topped off’ in Peachtree City
SMC3 expects to complete move in 2020 — A signal that the new SMC3 headquarters on Lexington Circle in Peachtree City is moving toward completion came Aug. 1 when construction
91-home contested Ebenezer Road rezoning comes back to commission
TSTT Investments, LLC will be back before the Fayette County Commission on Aug. 8 requesting a new zoning for 213 acres on Ebenezer Road. Commissioners in 2018 approved the parcel
Fayetteville plans citywide network of multi-use paths
Fayetteville has a new master path plan, adopted Aug. 1 by the City Council following the plan’s presentation for public input at several meetings and events. Director of Community Development
Pinewood Studios paying higher tax bill as tax credits abate
Pinewood Atlanta Studios has contributed significantly to the Fayette County economy since its inception a few years ago. For 2019, Pinewood Atlanta will write a check for more than $594,000
Fayetteville rezones for 2-story Veterans Parkway office building
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 1 unanimously approved a rezoning request for the construction a 60,000 sq. ft. professional office building on Veterans Parkway near the intersection with Ga.
Kitchen fire damages central Fayette home
An Aug. 1 fire at a residence at 130 Becca Drive near Tyrone Road in central Fayette resulted in no injuries. Fayette County Deputy Fire Chief Tom Bartlett said the
Tyrone police searching for bank robber
This man is being sought by Tyrone police in connection with an Aug. 6 bank robbery at United Community Bank. Photo/Tyrone Police Department. United Community Bank located at
Peachtree City man, 34, found dead with gunshot wound; police call it ‘homicide’
The Peachtree City Police Department is investigating a gunshot homicide involving a Peachtree City man whose lifeless body was discovered about 7:45 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 in a brush
Woman snatches $3K of jewelry at Hobby Lobby
Fayetteville police would like help identifying a woman who stole nearly $3,000 in Swarovski merchandise on July 22 from the Hobby Lobby store at the Fayette Pavilion. Police said the
PTC cops investigating male found deceased in retail area
Update – Aug. 5, 11:55 a.m.: The Peachtree City Police Department is investigating the death of a 35-year-old Peachtree City man whose body was located in the morning hours of
Burglars hit south Fayette business
The County Line Country Store in south Fayette County was the July 28 target of four men who stole a number of items after forcing entry into the business. Sheriff
Rescuing castoffs of a high-dollar sport
The move is on in Georgia to allow pari-mutuel horse racing, and with it will come breeding and auctions. Yet beyond the expected new jobs that would follow, there is
Group seeks public’s help for monument for military families
It has been more than a year since Fayette County resident Fairy Wortham proposed establishing a monument for the families of military members of all wars in a local park.
Fayette teachers get ready for 20,400 students Monday
Ready for the new school year that starts Monday, Aug. 5? Teachers and staff are awaiting the arrival of an expected 20,400 students next week at the system’s 24 schools.
Irate auto repair customer pulls knife, threatens to torch shop
Burglaries in Peachtree City, thefts from big box stores reported — In unincorporated Fayette County, a 27-year-old Rex resident was arrested July 23 after an altercation at an auto repair
Rezoning for big office building in west Fayetteville on Thursday agenda
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 1 will hear the final reading of a rezoning request that would lead to the construction of a 60,000 sq. ft. professional office building
Fayetteville Planning Commission denies rezoning for garden center
A request to rezone 1.36 acres along Ga. Highway 314 for use as a garden center was unanimously denied July 23 by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission. The request
Removal of Superior Court Judge Crawford delayed pending appeal
The most recent episode in the legal troubles of suspended Griffin Superior Court Judge Robert “Mack” Crawford came last week when the Georgia Supreme Court decided to let the state
246 citizens view proposed Fayette County road changes
A second public information open house held July 15 at the Fayette County Library was designed to seek input on transportation improvement draft concepts for the Sandy Creek Road, Tyrone
Fayetteville cops searching for carjacking suspect
A Fayetteville woman was unharmed in a July 25 carjacking at the Dollar General store on Ga. Highway 54 East. The vehicle was recovered a short time later and
Micro homes make public debut in Pinewood Forest
Homes will be for rent at first, then for sale — A cluster of micro homes at the Pinewood Forest mixed-use community in Fayetteville debuted July 20, showing off the
Anti-abortion bill opponents, supporters discuss law’s effects
Panelists raise concerns about HB 481 in forum; Plunkett: ‘I don’t know what you do with 18 soundstages (at Pinewood Studios) if they close’ — A 4-person panel provided their
Fayetteville adopts $17 million budget, raises water rate
The $17 million budget for FY 2020 was adopted unanimously July 18 by the Fayetteville City Council. The adoption came with no public comment. Mayor Ed Johnson prior to the
Fayette filmmakers make wish come true for boy, 14
For years, 14-year-old Cartersville resident Zach Breder had a dream of writing and directing a movie. Thanks to the mission of the team at Make-A-Wish Georgia, the genesis of that
Final suspect in PTC carjacking arrested
The third of three suspects wanted in connection with the May 19 armed carjacking at the SunTrust Bank located on Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City is in
Man flees home after standoff with officers
Sam Latzzis, III from a previous arrest. Photo/Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Update – July 19, 8:15 p.m.: Fifty-one-year-old north Fayette County resident Sam Latzzis, III is on the run
No injuries in central Fayette house fire
There were no injuries in a July 18 residential fire on Kirby Lane near Flat Creek Trail in central Fayette County. Submitted. A residential fire on Kirby Lane in
2 restaurants cleared to go for Peachtree City
Representatives for the new Chipotle restaurant at The Avenue in Peachtree City were back before the Planning Commission on July 8. Concerns from the previous meeting were addressed and the
2 wounded after shots fired in Fayetteville road rage incident
Two people on July 12 sustained non-life-threatening injuries in an alleged road rage incident in Fayetteville. The suspect fired into another vehicle striking two people and is being sought by
Domestic spat escalates to chase, 2 arrested in Fayetteville
A July 7 domestic incident in Fayetteville in the Virginia Highlands area on the city’s south side landed a boyfriend and girlfriend in jail on numerous charges. James Carthern, 28,
3 armed robbers hit Peachtree City Walgreens
This man is one of three wanted by Peachtree City police following a July 14 armed robbery at the Walgreens store on Ga. Highway 74 South at Holly Grove Road.
More growth goes west of Peachtree City
Plan in place for 150,000 sq. ft. center at Fischer Crossroads; 4 restaurants, medical offices, retail and a gas station proposed for 29 acres fronting Fischer, lower Fayetteville roads and