Drone provides stunning views of MacDuff Parkway
A picture is sometimes worth a thousand words. That is the easily case with the drone video of the work currently underway on the expanse of the MacDuff Parkway extension […]
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Tyrone reveals SPLOST 2016 projects list
The potential approval of a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) by the Fayette County Commission has municipalities generating list of projects if the issue is put to a
PTC Council decides how to spend $37 million it doesn’t yet have
$2.5 million stake in $40 million arts center on PTC’s SPLOST list The Peachtree City Council on June 16 approved the items to be included on the city’s SPLOST (special
Abbington Square vote delayed for compromise talks
The county’s longest running zoning drama will not be settled until at least July 7. The Fayetteville City Council voted Thursday night to table the controversial proposal by Rea Ventures
Chamber of Commerce pitches ‘branding’ for Fayette to PTC Council
A presentation on Fayette County “branding” by Fayette Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlotta Ungaro resulted in the Peachtree City Council on June 16 approving a $10,000 commitment for
MacDuff Parkway to be finished in a year
MacDuff Parkway builder Bob Rolader on June 16 gave the Peachtree City Council an update on the parkway extension. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be complete by July
PTC gets update from development authority
The June 2 meeting of the Peachtree City Council came with an overview and update on efforts by the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) to bring new industrial business to
Abbington Square up for vote at Fayetteville Council
Council eyes 2.4% water-sewer rate increase The much-maligned proposal to add 60 apartments and some retail shops in downtown Fayetteville comes up for a final vote Thursday night. The proposal
PTC adds up plans for new 1¢ tax
$2.5 million as donation to performing arts center The Peachtree City Council in a June 7 workshop continued the conservation on items to be included on the city’s SPLOST (special
PTC Council ready to vote on spending extra penny sales tax
Proposed project list contains $2.5 million donation to build a performing arts center The June 16 meeting of the Peachtree City Council will see a likely vote on the city’s
Councilwoman Brewer: ‘Fraud’ at Fayette schools?
Fayetteville’s Brewer: ‘There obviously has to be a lot of crooked parents’; Fayette schools ‘are not what they used to be’; her letter is here In a stunning declaration Thursday
Fayetteville committee outlines SPLOST list to council
Council defers vote on Abbington apartments After months of meetings, Fayetteville has created a list of projects totalling as much as $25 million if a Special Purpose Local Option Sales
City SPLOST talks continue
A discussion on projects to include in a potential SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) continued at the June 3 meeting of the Peachtree City Council and will continue
Detour at Hood Ave. and Hwy. 92 coming June 8
A portion of the west side of the Ga. Highway 92/Hood Avenue realignment project in Fayetteville is expected to open on June 8. The partial opening will route Hood Avenue
Advisory group list for SPLOST to get PTC Council review
The agenda for the Peachtree City Council is expected to be rather light on June 2, though the meeting should bring an update on a list of infrastructure projects that
Fayetteville planners say no to 250-unit hospital-area apartment complex
The May 24 proposal to construct more than 250 apartments along Ga. Highway 54 West near Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville received a 4-0 vote for an unfavorable recommendation by
Abbington Square vote is Thursday; city may revoke zoning on 2 stalled sites
The Fayetteville City Council is expected to deliver the final vote Thursday to a development that has roiled the city and prompted large numbers of residents to have their say.
Council sends strong signal: No to Abbington apartments
It was virtually all over, before any shouting started. On a picture-perfect late spring evening, nearly 70 people crowded into Fayetteville City Hall May 19 to let the City Council
Round and round they go with new Hwy. 92/Hood Avenue link-up
Those travelling along Hood Avenue near Ga. Highway 85 North in Fayetteville have noticed the construction activity for a large roundabout that will soon link Hood Avenue and Ga. Highway
$36 million eyed for road, cart path repair in PTC
More than $8 of every $10 raised via a new sales tax would be spent on repair and maintenance of city’s infrastructure A group of Peachtree City citizens on May
Newest graduates
Peachtree City Police Department’s Stan Pye (front) was joined by Mayor Vanessa Fleisch (left) in introducing the department’s newest CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) at the May 5 council meeting.
PTC Council to preview SPLOST wish list
The short agenda for the May 19 meeting of the Peachtree City Council will include a non-voting presentation from the city’s infrastructure advisory committee. The citizen committee has been working
Fayetteville city staff likes Abbington Square
Planning commission doesn’t; get to City Hall by 6 p.m to discuss downtown apartment proposal The controversial proposed apartment complex on the border of Fayetteville’s downtown gets its first public
City gets an overview of recreation in PTC
The Peachtree City Council as part of the continuing series of workshops for 2016 met May 3 to hear reports such as those pertaining to the city’s recreation department. Peachtree
Congrats!
Janice Dukes (right) was honored by Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch at the May 5 council meeting for her 15 years service working in the library. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Starr’s Mill Academy annexation gets OK
The Peachtree City Council on May 5 approved the annexation of Starr’s Mill Academy Pre-school and Childcare Center on Ga. Highway 74 South. The academy is situated on 6.71 acres
Senoia, Coweta County sign agreement on animal control
An agreement between Senoia and Coweta County will have animals impounded by city animal control transferred to the county’s animal shelter. The Coweta County Commission on April 26 voted unanimously
From Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission, thumbs down on downtown apartments-retail complex
The Abbington Square apartment and retail proposal for downtown Fayetteville received an unfavorable recommendation from the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission on April 26. Planning commissioners heard the proposal by
Single parcel annexation request goes before PTC Council Thursday night
The Peachtree City Council on May 5 will consider the annexation of Starr’s Mill Academy Pre-school and Childcare Center on Ga. Highway 74 South. The academy is situated on 6.71
Spillway funds get green light
Funding for the beginning phases of work on the Lake Peachtree spillway were approved April 21 by the Peachtree City Council. The council approved $300,000 for design and engineering work.
Dealing with wildlife in city
Peachtree City Clerk Betsy Tyler shared some key information regarding a recent alert for citizens to be aware of the presence of various kinds of wildlife in the area, even
Heritage Days proclamation
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch recently presented a proclamation signifying April 30 and May 1 as World War II Heritage Days in the city. Receiving the proclamation was Commemorative Air
Alcohol awareness
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch, left, on April 7 stands with AVPride representative Michael Mumper during a presentation on Alcohol Awareness Month designed to bring awareness to the penalties involved
Experts to Fayetteville: ‘Build arts center, vo-tech school, free Internet’
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a professionally prepared economic development strategy at Thursday night’s meeting. The “Economic Development Strategy to Grow the Economy of Fayetteville” will be presented by