Rapson: Pay raises for Fayette deputies require tax increase
The first of two public hearings on the 2020 Fayette County budget will be held June 13. County Administrator Steve Rapson following the May 30 budget preview responded to questions […]
4-wheeler test drive turns into theft from seller
The owner of a 4-wheeler had his vehicle stolen in north Fayette County on June 3 after a man taking it for a test drive did not return. The incident
Fayetteville police seek man for sexual battery at hotel
Fayetteville police want to speak with a man accused of sexual battery at a hotel in downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville police said a male on June 1 entered the location and
Fayette Board of Education vetoes filmmaking charter school request
We already are doing that, says Superintendent Barrow A proposal to establish a charter school in Fayette County catering to the film and TV industry was unanimously opposed May 20
Fayetteville delays approval for eyebrow tattooing
The potential for allowing eyebrow microblading to be performed in Fayetteville will have to wait a few weeks before a decision is made. The item was tabled a the June
Fayetteville replaces old gazebo with new one
The replacement for the Lane Brown Gazebo in downtown Fayetteville is complete. The original gazebo served for 25 years. In a state of constant repair, Fayetteville Main Street made the
County issues rabid fox alert
Fayette County government is urging residents to use caution when encountering foxes, as two that were recently sighted tested positive for rabies. Citizens should be aware of their surroundings
Man dies in north Fayette, struck by vehicle after laying in roadway
A Fairburn man died in the early hours of June 12 in an apparent suicide after he laid in the roadway along Milam Road and was struck by an
Traffic collision claims life of Fayetteville teen
A June 6 traffic accident on Veterans Parkway claimed the life of a 16-year-old after he lost control of his vehicle, entered the oncoming lane and was struck by
Heavy rains cause Tinsley Mill in Peachtree City to flood, again
Portions of Tinsley Mill Village under water on June 8. Photo/Peachtree City Police Department. The heavy rains that moved through Fayette County Friday night and Saturday dumped plenty of
Fayetteville restaurant robbed at gunpoint
Three armed men on June 5 robbed the China Zhang restaurant on South Glynn Street in Fayetteville. No one was injured in the robbery. Fayetteville Police Department spokesperson Ann
Fayette school officials: All E-SPLOST funds handled properly
Finance official said system’s accounting followed state law — The Fayette County Board of Education at its June 3 work session addressed alleged improprieties with ESPLOST (Education Special Purpose Local
Fayette eyes tax hike, no rate rollback
9% pay raises for public safety, 3.25% for county workers plus pricier benefits — An initial look at Fayette County’s 2020 budget shows $55.2 million in general fund revenues. The
A makeover for Millennials — Chamber looks at ways to get young workers to live in Fayette
Fayette County has a lot going for it, and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce wants the future to be even more successful. Arriving at ideas to accomplish that goal
Fayette hears about mixed-use development success story in Alpharetta
Members of the Fayette County Development Authority board were recently joined by elected and appointed officials and business people from across Fayette to hear about Alpharetta’s highly successful mixed-use development,
Weekend event cancelled
Due to the forecast of rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms in the area throughout the weekend, the 2019 Balloons Over Fayette Event has officially been canceled. A Taste of
3 arrested in auto repair shop dispute
2 burglaries, several breaking into vehicles being investigated — A woman and two men accompanying her to pick up her vehicle from a repair shop on Ga. Highway 85 North
Fayette Board of Education plans to livestream its meetings
While there was no announced time frame, Superintendent Jody Barrow at the May 20 meeting of the Fayette County Board of Education said live streaming of school board meetings is
Fayette rezones 30 acres on Harris Road for 2-acre lots
Two public hearings held May 23 resulted in the Fayette County Commission approving the rezoning of two parcels along Harris Road near Redwine Road for 2-acre, single-family home lots. One
Fayetteville woman’s bond set at $100,000 after hit-run homicide
A Fayetteville woman charged with murder in the May 7 shooting of a man in Clayton County had bond set at $100,000. Hannah R. Payne, 21, was charged with murder
No roundabout; 4-way stop stays at Goza-Antioch intersection
It has been 18 months since a 4-way stop was installed at the intersection of Goza Road and Antioch Road in south Fayette. The Fayette County Commission on May 23
Collision claims life of PTC man
A Peachtree City man lost his life in a June 2 collision when his motorcycle was struck by a van that turned in front of him on Bernhard Road.
Second suspect arrested in PTC carjacking
A second suspect in the May 19 carjacking in Peachtree City has been arrested in Panama City, Florida. Alton C. Trimble, 19, of Palmetto, was taken into custody at
Fayette School System financial practices questioned
Fired bookkeeper alleges improper interest income on ESPLOST funds not accounted for A bookkeeper fired from her position with the Fayette County School System says the system is breaking the
Is bigger, costlier Booth Middle School a good idea?
School finance expert questions decision to build new school to hold 1,500 students; academic concerns raised It was in March that the Fayette County Board of Education voted to move
Tax hike ahead; Fayette Board of Education votes 4-1 for record budget
BoE member Marchman opposes combination of $18 million budget increase topped with only partial rollback of property tax rate The Fayette County Board of Education on May 20 adopted the
McIntosh High School student advocates push for solar power
Group makes case to Board of Education to convert McIntosh High School to at least be partially powered by the sun McIntosh High School senior Ted Lord and a group
Tyrone schedules Citizens Police Academy
The Tyrone Police Department is set to begin its Citizens Police Academy (CPA) beginning in late August. Those interested must sign up no later than July 1. Tyrone Police Department
Fayetteville, Peachtree City commemorate fallen veterans
Memorial Day 2019 observances in Fayetteville and Peachtree City draw big crowds — Large crowds attended the Memorial Day ceremonies held May 27 in Peachtree City and Fayetteville. Hot temperatures
Man charged with murder of Fayetteville woman
Shanard Rease. Photo/Fayette County Jail. Update – May 29, 11:50 a.m.: Affidavits relating to the charges against Shanard D. Rease in connection with the murder of 63-year-old Fayetteville resident Mimi
Fayetteville Citizens Police Academy graduates recognized
Graduates of the most recent Fayetteville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy were recognized May 16 by the Fayetteville City Council. The large group includes, from left, Sam Howard, Sandra Howard,
Starr’s Mill High School student takes own life
An 18-year-old Starr’s Mill High School student has taken her life. The unnamed student was found early Friday morning on the patio area of the Whitewater Creek Country Club
Man arrested in PTC carjacking
Jaheim D. Lassiter. Photo/Fayette County Jail. The man accused of carjacking a vehicle in Peachtree City on May 19 was arrested on May 22 in South Fulton by Peachtree City
Fayetteville man charged with molestation, drug offenses
Brandon J. Lanford. Photo/Fayette County Jail. A Fayetteville man on May 20 was charged with child molestation and several drug offenses. Brandon J. Lanford, 32, was charged