2 charged in armed robbery of teenager in Fayetteville
A Fayette County man and one from Palmetto were arrested Nov. 10 on charges of armed robbery after an Oct. 30 incident involving a juvenile victim in Fayetteville. Darius D. […]
Fayetteville delays decision on funding for playground
The Fayetteville City Council on Nov. 15 delayed a decision on contributing funds to combine with public donations to develop a playground area at one of the city parks. The
Fayette schools teach 80 homeless students
The Fayette County Board of Education on Oct. 29 unanimously approved revisions to an ongoing policy designed to provide educational services to homeless children. The policy is a continuation of
Several Fayette roads eyed for upgrades
On the improvement list: Sandy Creek, Tyrone-Palmetto, Banks, Corinth roads, Hwy. 279 — Several corridor and intersection improvement studies for roadways across the county were approved Nov. 8 by the
A half century later, man meets his father
It was a prayer that continued for five decades. That prayer was answered recently when 70-year-old Senoia resident Bob Lisle for the first time met his biological father. Above, Senoia
Identity thief sentenced to 15 years in prison
Snellville 20-year-old stole identities from Fayette mailboxes, then opened bank accounts with names — A Snellville man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with six identity
3 commissioners: No changes needed in Fayette grievance policy
A motion to have Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson removed from the front-end of the grievance policy process failed on a 2-3 vote at the Nov. 8 meeting of the
Fayetteville parades in honor of Veterans Day
Above, Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson waves during the Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10. Photo/Ben Nelms. Below, marchers in Fayetteville’s Veterans Day Parade demonstrated their enthusiasm for the ceremonies. Photos/Ben
Bedroom fire Saturday damages north Fayette home
No injuries as woman rescued from blaze — A Nov. 10 house fire off Ga. Highway 314 resulted in no injures, though the home suffered significant damage. Fayette County Deputy
Fayette honors veterans in multiple ceremonies
Veterans Day events and ceremonies were held across Fayette County in recent days as a way to both honor and remember the contributions of service members. One of those ceremonies
Fayetteville may team up with non-profit to fund playground
The Fayetteville City Council on Nov. 15 will consider contributing funds to combine with public donations to develop a playground area at one of the city parks, possibly Patriot Park
Broadway Diner gets 1-year development extension
Development plans for the new location of Broadway Diner on Ga. Highway 54 near Grady Avenue in Fayetteville got a thumbs-up last month on a request for a one-year extension.
Hurricane Michael relief effort underway to help school kids
Local resident Kathy Gloer is helping school children in the Florida Panhandle secure needed jackets in the wake Hurricane Michael. There are a number of local drop-off areas this
Pinewood Studios chief to Fayette students: Create here
Workforce forum says students can find a future in creating films; state’s only high school level creative writing course to be offered here — The annual Workforce and Education Forum
Fayette-built horse park moves forward
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Fayette County Board of Education and the Fayette County Commission to establish an equestrian park behind Inman Elementary School in south Fayette was unanimously
New time and location for Tyrone Veterans Day event
Due to predicted inclement weather on Monday, the Town of Tyrone will join Sandy Creek High School for a combined program to recognize our veterans. The program will be held
3 men + 40 pounds of meth = years in prison
Drugs confiscated at north Fayette mobile home — A Fayette County jury recently convicted three men in connection with drug busts involving large quantities of methamphetamine. All three received long
Crime report: 4 burglaries across Fayette, 4 stolen golf carts in PTC
The period of Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 across Fayette county saw several burglaries and entering autos, along with four golf carts stolen in Peachtree City. Two burglaries and three
Tyrone buys old county fire station
An agreement between Fayette County and Tyrone was reached Oct. 25, resulting in Tyrone purchasing the old fire station on Senoia Road for $5,000 Fayette County commissioners at the Oct.
Fayette says OK to request for Bradshaw annexation
Peachtree City developer proposes bringing in 28 acres on Hwy. 54 East for 27 homes plus mixed office-retail space — The Fayette County Commission on Oct. 25 decided not to
2018 election: 37% of Fayette voters had cast ballots by Friday
Fayette County early voters turned out in a big way leading up to the Nov. 6 election, with 31,116 in-person voters casting ballots by the time early voting ended Friday.
When will Hwy. 54 traffic lights be ‘smart’ again?
Re-timing traffic signals ‘30% done’ — The paving on Ga. Highway 54 through Fayette County is complete, but when will the signal timing at intersections get back to normal? The
Rhodes returns to PTC in new role
Cajen Rhodes. The Citizen/file photo Former Peachtree City Recreation Director Cajen Rhodes will be returning to Peachtree City. This time he will serve in a dual role as the city’s
Fayette students chart some of state’s highest SAT scores
The 2018 SAT scores are in, showing Fayette County students with the second highest scores in metro Atlanta. School system spokesperson Melinda Berry-Dreisbach said Fayette County’s public school students outperformed
Peachtree City planners say no to $500K lakefront condos
A rezoning proposal to construct 25 attached condos on on a 5-acre peninsula adjacent to Lake McIntosh got a thumbs down from the Peachtree City Planning Commission. The vote at
Fayetteville gives approval to Awkward microbrewery
The Awkward Brewery on Oct. 23 crossed the final hurdle in its bid to establish a microbrewery on Lee Street in Fayetteville. Co-owner Amanda Poliak received unanimous approval from the
Waffle House coming to south Peachtree City
A new Waffle House restaurant will soon be coming to Peachtree City, and will be located on the west side of Ga. Highway 74 South in the Wilshire Village retail
Fayette delays roundabout to study Goza-Antioch intersection
The Fayette County Commission on a 3-2 vote took a recommendation from the county transportation committee to delay the construction of a roundabout at Goza and Antioch roads for six
2 burglaries, 2 thefts from autos investigated
The period of Oct. 19-26 came with two reported burglaries and two entering auto incidents in Peachtree City and unincorporated Fayette County. An Oct. 24 report of an entered auto
Those slain in Pittsburgh synagogue remembered by local congregations
Among those attending the Oct. 30 vigil of inspiration and comfort at Chabad of Peachtree City for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shootings were, from left, Congregation of
Dirt driveways at rural homes still legal after Fayette vote
Requirement for gravel or better parking areas voted down 2-3; ‘If we want city rules, we need to be in the city’ A proposal to have vehicles on residential lots
Fayetteville gets plan for improving roads, paths
As with other municipalities across Fayette County and the county government, draft plans for the Fayette County Transportation Plan (CTP) and Master Path Plan were presented at the Oct. 18
114 Fayetteville city workers to receive pay bump in new budget
Fayetteville Council approves new police body cams for $499,000 — The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 18 approved the recommendations of a recent pay and job classification study and a
3 in custody in Fayetteville armed robbery
Three Fayetteville men are in custody after robbing a man at gunpoint near Grady Avenue on Ga. Highway 54 West in Fayetteville. Viundaye M. West, 17, Ray T. Glass,