Downtown Fayetteville to get new hotel
Development plans for a 4-story hotel on Ga. Highway 85 just north of downtown Fayetteville were approved Aug. 28. Hwy. 85 is shown at the bottom of the rendering. […]
Microbrewery sets sights on downtown Fayetteville
Fayetteville Downtown Development Director Brian Wismer. Photo/Ben Nelms. The idea of establishing a microbrewery on Lee Street two blocks from the center of downtown Fayetteville came a step
Plat approved for Hwy. 85 North commercial in Fayetteville
Members of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission at the Aug. 28 meeting included, from left, commissioners Ken Collins, Toby Spencer, Brett Nolan, Chairman Sarah Murphy and Commissioner Joe
Planning commissioners recommend PTC east side annexation
An annexation request totaling 105 acres of existing commercial properties and space for 93 homes on 50 of those acres was approved for recommendation Aug. 27 by members of
Concept plan for Hwy. 74 North commercial in PTC denied
The conceptual site plan for the Bridge Park commercial development on Ga. Highway 74 North near Aberdeen Parkway was denied at the Aug. 27 meeting of the Peachtree City
Townhomes approved for MacDuff Parkway in PTC
Pulte Homes representative Dan Fields. Photo/Ben Nelms. A 6-acre parcel slated for commercial space along the west side of MacDuff Parkway in the Everton subdivision nearly a dozen years
Does your student fit Fayette’s ‘Portrait of a Graduate’?
Local schools launch new initiative ‘to redefine what education means in an ever-evolving world’ The Fayette County School System has launched the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, a new national
Vet celebrates 94th birthday in Fayetteville
A group of nearly 100 veterans and well-wishers on Aug. 24 helped Master Sgt. Willie Miller (Ret.) celebrate his 94th birthday at Patriot Park in Fayetteville. Photo/Ben Nelms. It
Fayette rezoning approval may avoid contempt of court charge
TSTT Investments attorney Kathy Zickert. Photo/Ben Nelms. The Fayette County Commission on Aug. 23 may have avoided being held in contempt of court by approving a court-ordered rezoning of
Fayette files objection to Hwy. 54 East annexation into PTC
The Peachtree City East Shopping Center on Ga. Highway 54, which includes Publix, is one of the commercial properties seeking to annex into Peachtree City. Photo/Stock. The Fayette County
Atlanta man charged in attack, theft at wireless store
Kyle Robinson. Photo/Fayette County Jail. An Atlanta man has been arrested on charges of robbery and aggravated assault in a July 18 incident at the Cricket Wireless store at
Georgia Military College expands Fayette campus
It was in October 2014 that ground was broken for the new Georgia Military College campus in Fayetteville. Less than four years later, on Aug. 17, ground was broken for
Restaurant projects put on hold by Peachtree City Planning Commission
The conceptual site plan for two commercial buildings proposed to be located on Ga. Highway 74 North in Peachtree City fronting the Hilton Garden Inn was tabled Aug. 13 by
25 vehicles broken into in Fayetteville, Peachtree City
Within two days, thieves broke into 25 vehicles in Peachtree City and Fayetteville. Seven vehicles at three Peachtree City golf courses were entered on Aug. 15. All but one of
Fayette to consider 3 more home rezonings on 87 acres
Among the items at the Aug. 23 meeting of the Fayette County Commission will be rezoning requests to establish single-family subdivisions on Dogwood Trail, Westbridge Road and Old Ford Road.
Questions, answers about effect of regional transit issues on Fayette
A recent informational meeting on the new Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) provided a few answers to questions pertaining to Fayette County. Meantime, the 10 ATL districts are
County ordered to hear rezoning request
The Aug. 23 meeting of the Fayette County Commission will include a look back into history and a recent court case that put a 2016 decision on a rezoning
Tyrone sets sights on new municipal complex
What has been the parking area at Handley Park on Handley Road in Tyrone, and the wooded area behind it, are planned to become the site of the town’s
Peachtree City Airport Authority supports building 24 condos on Lake McIntosh
The Peachtree City Airport Authority at its Aug. 9 meeting voted to provide Chadwick Homes with a letter of support for the builder’s proposal to construct 24 condos on a
Fayetteville approves design contract for new west side fire station
Fayetteville Fire Chief Alan Jones. Photo/Ben Nelms. The long-awaited fire station on Fayetteville’s west side moved a step closer to reality on Aug. 16. The City Council hired Hogan
Fayetteville sets moratoriums on annexations, large developments
Present at the Aug. 16 Fayetteville City Council meeting were, from left, council members Harlan Shirley, Kathaleen Brewer, Mayor pro-tem Paul Oddo, council members Rich Hoffman and Scott Stacy,
No public objection as Fayetteville adopts tax rate at 5.6 mills
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 16 adopted the 2018 millage rate set at 5.646 mills, representing a 44.92 percent increase. The council conducted the third and final public
Thieves steal from vehicles at 3 PTC golf courses
Seven vehicles at three Peachtree City golf courses were entered on Aug. 15. All but one of the entries were forced break-ins that resulted in many belongings stolen. Four
Big tax hike, timeout on annexations on agenda for Fayetteville Council
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 16 will adopt the 2018 millage rate, consider a design services contract for the new fire station on Veterans Parkway and consider moratoriums on
The Ridge gets a Picture Book Walk
Southern Conservation Trust will soon install a “Picture Book Walk” for kids at The Ridge Nature Area on Burch Road in Fayetteville. The project will start on Sept. 22 and
Peachtree City man sentenced to 5-year term for couple’s traffic deaths
A Peachtree City man has been sentenced to five years in prison and 10 years probation in the July 2017 high-speed traffic collision in east Coweta County that claimed the
South Fayette burglary suspect tracked, apprehended near Redwine Road
Coltyn J. White. Photo/Fayette County Sheriff’s Office A Stockbridge man faces multiple charges in Aug. 11 incidents where vehicles were entered or stolen and damaged in the area of
18 autos entered near Fayetteville
A rash of 18 entering auto incidents were reported Aug. 14 on two neighboring streets southeast of Fayetteville. The incidents occurred at residences on Bellevue Loop and Fontaine Way
PTC tables proposed commercial for Hwy. 74 North
Members of the Peachtree City Planning Commission at the Aug. 13 meeting included, from left, commissioners J.T. Rabun, Jack Bernard and Paul Gresham and alternate Commissioner Michael Link. Photo/Ben
Fayette supports DOT move for traffic signal on Hwy. 74 North
Members of the Fayette County Commission at the Aug. 9 meeting include, from left, Commissioner Chuck Oddo, Chairman Eric Maxwell and commissioners Randy Ognio and Charles Rousseau. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Funds to design New Hope Rd. roundabout approved
Funds to pay for design plans for a roundabout at New Hope Road and Brogdon Road northwest of Fayetteville were approved Aug. 9 by the Fayette County Commission. Addressing
Commission OKs design study for roundabout at Redwine and Bernhard roads
Fayette County Public Works Director Phil Mallon. Photo/The Citizen The intersection of Redwine Road, Peachtree Parkway and Bernhard Road received approval on Aug. 9 for the design phase for
Two Fayetteville annexation requests withdrawn
Two requests for annexation into Fayetteville to come before the Fayette County Commission on Aug. 9 were withdrawn by the applicants. One of the annexation requests came from Brent Fayette
Thanks, Fayetteville, but we don’t want your name anymore
Fayetteville’s 1st mini-city, Pinewood Forest, seeks postal separation from city Pinewood Forest wants to change its mailing address to something other than Fayetteville. Company officials at the Aug. 2 meeting