No injuries cited in school bus accident
A Fayette County school bus driver was cited in a Thursday morning collision with an oncoming vehicle on Ga. Highway 74 South. The bus was transporting five students, none […]
Stricter parking rules for rural homes on Fayette agenda
Fayette would hire more marshals to enforce new parking restrictions A mixed-use annexation proposal along Ga. Highway 54 on Peachtree City’s east side and proposed ordinance to regulate vehicle parking
Preferred target for Fayette thieves: Your parked car
19 broken into across Fayette A rash of entering auto incidents occurred in north and central unincorporated Fayette County during Oct. 13-17. A total of 19 vehicles were entered, and
Burglary, truck thefts, teen arrested in crimes reported across Fayette
The period of Oct. 12-18 across Fayette County came with a burglary, three stolen vehicles and seven entering autos. A burglary reported on Oct. 16 at a home being renovated
Spillway dedicated, Lake Peachtree back to normal
It has been several years in the making, and it was on Oct. 18 with blue skies overhead that the spillway on the south side of Lake Peachtree dedicated. Above, a
Pinewood Forest decides it likes its Fayetteville address after all — at least for now
An August request to the Fayetteville City Council to have the Pinewood Forest and west Fayetteville developments designated with the mailing address “Pinewood, Ga.” has been withdrawn. Above, Pinewood Forest President
Bradshaw annexation gets OK from Peachtree City Planning Commission
An annexation and rezoning proposal by developer Scott Bradshaw for 28.3 acres situated between Ga. Highway 54 East and Sumner Road received an approval for recommendation to the City Council
Fun at Fayette Public Safety Fall Festival
Hundreds of parents and kids poured onto the grounds of the Fayette County Justice Center on Oct. 27 for the 3rd Annual Public Safety Fall Festival. Hosted by the Fayette
Crouch gets 5 years for shooting into car, wounding grandmother
A Fayette County man on Oct. 17 was convicted of aggravated assault stemming from an early 2018 incident when he fired into a vehicle driven by his child’s mother and
Lively ‘ghosts’ entertain crowds in Fayetteville
The pretend spirit of Sally Kate Graham (played by Darlene Thomason) was alive and well at the 11th Annual Historic Cemetery Spirit Walk held Oct. 19 and 20 at the
Sharpsburg man dies in Hwy. 92 N pedestrian accident
A Sharpsburg man on Ga. Highway 92 North was killed during the nighttime hours on Oct. 15 when he stepped into the roadway and was struck by an oncoming
Casting call for filming in Fayetteville area
Marinella Hume Casting this week is filming Season 2 of Cobra Kai, which is a series based off the original Karate Kid movie starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.
Kmart in Peachtree City is closing within months
City’s first big box falls victim to parent Sears’ bankruptcy filing There’s about to be a big hole in Peachtree City’s southside shopping center. The Kmart store at the Braelinn
Tyrone head-on crash injures 2 women, child
An Oct. 15 head-on collision between two vehicles on Senoia Road in Tyrone resulted in two people being extricated and the two drivers and a child being transported to trauma
Pistol pointer in Superman shirt scares Whitewater drama students
Altercation peaked in Waffle House parking lot Fayetteville police are looking for a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a group of Whitewater High School students on Oct. 13
County previews draft transportation, master path plans
Fayette County Public Works Director Phil Mallon. Photo/Ben Nelms. An overview of the upcoming presentations and discussions on the draft document of the Fayette County Transportation Plan (CTP) and
Walking for kids
The 2018 PANS Awareness Walk held Oct. 6 at Lake McIntosh and sponsored by the Southeastern PANS/PANDAS Association was a multi-state event drawing a large number of adults and kids.
Fayetteville police seek upgraded body cams
$499,000 cost over 5 years, Chief Gray tells council; city may change to 2-step annexation process — The Fayetteville Police Department is looking to replace old and outdated body, patrol unit
Early voting starts Oct. 15 at 3 Fayette sites
Early voting available in Fayette County beginning Monday — Want to get your vote in early for the Nov. 6 general election? Now is the time to do so, with
Fayetteville’s courthouse square hosts blessing of the animals
Blessing of the Animals, a Fayetteville event sponsored by Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, was held on the grounds of the historic courthouse on Oct. 7. With more than 70
Pam Reid leaves AVPRIDE, looks to her next chapter
The Fayette County nonprofit AVPRIDE announced Sept. 24 that long-time Executive Director Pam Reid will be leaving the organization. “We cannot sufficiently express our gratitude for the outstanding service and
Fayette crime report: Burglary, multiple vehicles broken into
Crime activity across Fayette County for issues such as burglaries and entering autos have been relatively quiet recently. That lull came with a bit of an uptick on Oct. 4
PTC Planning Commission gives thumbs up to Bradshaw annexation request
Developer Scott Bradshaw. Photo/Ben Nelms. An annexation and rezoning proposal by developer Scott Bradshaw for 28.3 acres situated between Ga. Highway 54 East and Sumner Road received an approval
Controversial Fayette E-911 boss resigns
Multiple complaints about work schedules; 2nd staff flareup in a year; Brown allegedly said to spouse, ‘Your wife told me no … no one tells me no.’ — Fayette County
Fayetteville OKs neighbor to City Hall — Awkward Brewery
Andrew and Amanda Poliak on Sept. 27 received approval to rezone their property on Lee Street across from the Fayetteville City Hall to establish their Awkward Brewing microbrewery and tasting
To assure Fayette’s future growth, ‘Have a site ready’ for new industry
How to land the big ones takes center stage at development forum — Economic development is an easy thing to desire, but landing a business prospect requires a true commitment
New menu items on Peachtree City’s north and south
McAlister’s Deli on Hwy. 74 N., Panera Bread, coffee shop on Hwy. 74 S. get Planning Commission OK — The Peachtree City Planning Commission is expanding dining choices for residents
Fayette rezones 49 acres near Tyrone to build 36 homes
A proposal to rezone 48.9 acres on Dogwood Trail near Tyrone for a 36-lot subdivision was approved by the Fayette County Commission at the Sept. 27 meeting. The rezoning request
Fayette approves rezoning to build 6 homes on Goza Road
A proposal by developer Rick Halbert to construct six homes on 18.34 acres on Goza Road was approved by the Fayette County Commission at the Sept. 27 board meeting. The
Fayetteville hires architect for new City Hall and park space
The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 4 approved the architectural firm that will design the new City Hall and park areas off Stonewall Avenue. Pictured, from left, are Councilman
Fayette man shoots wife in arm after eviction notice
George B. Timmons. Photo/Fayette County Jail. A Fayette County man was arrested Oct. 4 for shooting his former wife in the arm after she and
Ga. Senate candidates: Medical marijuana should be accessible
Medical cannabis products in Georgia are legally available to citizens with certain state-approved medical conditions, though the law does not provide a way to purchase those products in-state or to
Fayetteville burglars sledgehammer their way into convenience store
Fayetteville police are searching for three burglars who used a sledgehammer to smash through an exterior wall into a convenience store in Fayetteville on Sept. 21. Fayetteville Police Department spokesman
Officials, citizens hear proposal for flying solar pod network
An Oct. 2 joint meeting of the Fayette County Commission and Transportation Committee at Peachtree City Hall provided the first look at a privately-funded proposal to install solar-operated flying pods