Representatives of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) on July 10 gave the Peachtree City Council an overview of revenue rationale set to begin its third year. Peachtree City’s contribution […]
A residential rezoning request denied in July 2016 and back before the Fayette County Commission after Fayette County Superior Court Judge Christopher Edwards decided in favor of the developer was
Fayetteville firefighter and paramedic Jody Weller was awarded the VFW National Firefighter Award at the June 21 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council. Weller is the third city firefighter to
It almost never happens in Fayette County that a property owner makes a rezoning request to go from higher density to lower density. But that is what happened June 28
A July 12 traffic stop in Peachtree City led to the arrest of four people on outstanding warrants. William Briley, 43, of Newnan, was arrested on an outstanding Cartersville
What began with Joan Young (photo above) filling an interim position as president of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) in 2015 has now transitioned into a permanent position. The
The Fayette County Board of Health is involved in the effort to gain Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation status for District 4 of the state Department of Public Health
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Fayette County and Peachtree City dealing the future Crosstown Drive roundabout was adopted by the Fayette County Commission on June 28. The vote by the
This map shows the detour routes to be in place next week when paving crews work on Ga. Highway 74 on the north and south sides of Ga. Highway
Motorists travelling on Kelly Drive in Peachtree City should plan to use another route beginning Monday, July 16 due to needed road work. Repaving and other work is expected to
Follow-up open house meetings geared to obtain input on the Fayette County Transportation Plan will be held July 12 at Peachtree City Hall and on July 16 at the
One dog killed, others trampled in multiple deer attacks; some residents worry about safety of their small children You sometimes see deer in lush Peachtree City neighborhoods. But deer who
Film studios, restaurants, theater, retail, offices, 121 residential units planned for 105 acres along Hwy. 74 Update – July 12: The original story noted project plans which included apartments and townhomes.
3.4% increase will maintain 38% reserve fund; 40% goes for public safety; city brings mowing back in-house A budget workshop on the FY 2019 proposed Peachtree City budget was held
Adoption of $52.7 million budget includes 14 new full-time county workers The Fayette County Commission on June 28 adopted the FY 2019 budget that takes effect on July 1. The
A non-voting work session topic at the June 26 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission gave commissioners an initial look at a preliminary proposal to annex 20 acres
This is one of the two men posing as Walmart employees who attempted to steal merchandise from the Peachtree City store before being confronted by employees. Photo/Peachtree City Police
2 people, small Yorkie injured in earlier attacks by 2 roaming dogs northeast of Fayetteville Back-to-back dog attacks by two Argentinian mastiffs during the morning hours of June 29 in
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on June 25 recommended the approval of a rezoning request on 66 acres in Wilksmoor Village for 180 homes. The property totaling 66.5 acres exists
Thieves on June 25 nearly got away with the theft of commercial equipment at a Tyrone business. Police later found the equipment positioned next to a cut fence after being
A Fayetteville man was arrested June 29 on assault charges after choking his father while demanding money. Elijah S. Varner, 29, (photo above) was charged with aggravated assault, simple battery-family
A Fayetteville man faces robbery charges in a June 25 incident at the Dollar General store in Fayetteville when he made off with cash after producing a note to an
A Fayette County man and his 10-year-old grandson walked away unharmed from a June 24 plane crash in Alexander City, Ala. Mike Baudhuin, of Tyrone, and his 10-year-old grandson, Lucas
Work on the two-way stop intersection at Veterans Parkway, Ga. Highway 92 North and Westbridge Road in north Fayette County is nearly complete. The new intersection will open in July.
The concept plat proposal by Pulte Homes for Phase 6 of the Everton subdivision along MacDuff Parkway in Peachtree City got a “no” vote on June 11 from the Peachtree
July 4 is around the corner. With it comes the expectation that fireworks will be part of the celebration. For those taking part, it is advisable to be aware of
The Tyrone Town Council on June 21 adopted the 2019 General Fund budget totaling $4.65 million. The new budget effective July 1 presents an increase of $281,000 from additional sales
Two men from Atlanta and Fortson have been charged with multiple offenses after June 25 incidents of entering auto and burglary at Peachtree City residences off Ebenezer Road. Logan
Public safety gets biggest bump; city to add 12 firefighters, 5 police officers The first read of the Fayetteville 2019 General Fund budget totaling $15.482 million was held at the
Skies were bright and the temperature was warm during lunchtime on June 22, just in time for Fayetteville’s Lunch on the Lawn held downtown on the grounds of the historic
The period of June 17-22 came with two golf cart thefts and two entering auto incidents in Peachtree City. A Crosstown Drive business was the scene of a golf cart
A Newnan man and U.S. Army recruiter working in Peachtree City was arrested June 19 on child molestation charges. Brandon Miles Ross, 26, (photo above) was charged with statutory rape,
New hands-off rules apply to golf carts, too The longtime practice of holding that phone to your ear while driving to your next destination is about to come to a
The Peachtree City Council on June 21 approved two Step One annexation requests for properties along both sides of Ga. Highway 54 on the city’s east side. If eventually approved
