Fayetteville cops purchase body cameras
The Fayetteville Police Department is now in the initial testing phase of a Body Worn Camera (BWC) system. Department spokesman Mike Whitlow said the department purchased 35 Safety Vision “Prima […]
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F’ville Council eyes body cams for cops
A high profile crime incident this summer may have contributed to a discussion set for Fayetteville’s last official meeting of the year. Police Chief Scott Pitts will tell the City
Senoia ups its budget by 7%
The city of Senoia is poised to approve a $2.7 million General Fund budget, which is up 7.2 percent from last year. The City Council will meet at 3 p.m.
Detention pond becomes PTC ‘amenity’
The Peachtree City Council on Dec. 3 in was described as a housekeeping issue approved the construction plans for the stormwater detention and wetlands amenity for The Overlook retail center.
Spear Rd. gets repair funds
The Peachtree City Council on Dec. 3 approved a $336,000 bid to repair the culverts and shoulders on Spear Road involed in a washout in mid-November after heavy rains did
PTC official hits cable email story
Peachtree City City Clerk Betsy Tyler is weighing in on a recent article from watchdog.org writer Chris Butler who she says incorrectly reported on aspects of the city’s broadband initiative
PTC Council saves city’s first Chick-fil-A location
A variance request by Chick-fil-A to demolish its existing restaurant on Ga. Highway 54 East at the Peachtree Crossing retail center and replace it with a smaller building and dual
Fayetteville cracks down on teen drinking
Fayetteville looks to join the rest of the county’s governments in making it more difficult for teenagers to drink alcohol. During Thursday’s City Council meeting, the city conducted the first
How to spell revenue rescue for PTC: SPLOST
A Dec. 1 review of possible ways to address funding for Peachtree City’s golf cart paths and highway intersection projects included the potential for having a countywide SPLOST (Special Purpose
Broadband issue gets punted to Jan.
The decision on the financing of a Peachtree City-owned broadband service for city facilities and large business customers was taken off the Dec. 3 agenda at the recommendation of City
Newnan gets a federal housing grant.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) on Nov. 30 announced the award of nearly $26 million in federal housing tax credits to construct or rehabilitate 33 affordable rental housing
PTC emails show broadband financial worries
[By Chris Butler, watchdog.org] — The Peachtree City Council could vote [this] week on the $3.2 million bond issue that will pay for building the municipal broadband system to which
PTC looks determined to go into high-speed cable business
Signature Chick-fil-A to be downsized as new westside location opens Items on the table at the Dec. 3 meeting of the Peachtree City Council include consideration of financing the city-owned
F’ville ready to spend for big traffic project
After years of planning, the city of Fayetteville’s long-awaited traffic fix for the Hood Avenue and Ga. Highway 92 intersection is finally ready for its close-up. During Thursday’s City Council
Rorie promoted to PTC city manager
Interim City Manger Jon Rorie is interim no more. The Peachtree City Council by unanimous vote on Nov. 19 approved Rorie to the position permanently. The approval came at the
‘The Walking Dead’ gets its renewal in Senoia for 2016
Zombies will roam the streets of Senoia for another year. As filming winds down for AMC’s series, the Senoia City Council voted unanimously for another one-year agreement with Stalwart Films
Now water over a dam — Fayette votes 4-1 to ratify contract with PTC
Brown complains about lack of openness in negotiations The outcome was never really in doubt, and Steve Brown admitted as much. But he made sure his voice was heard. “I
Oddo, Fleisch praise Lake Peachtree compromise
The intergovernmental water franchise agreement between Fayette County and Peachtree City over issues pertaining to Lake Peachtree has been approved. Fayette County Commission Chairman Charles Oddo and Peachtree City Mayor
PTC Manager Jon Rorie to delete ‘interim’ from title
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 19 will consider interim City Manager Jon Rorie to fill the position on a permanent basis. The council will also consider the approval of
Fayetteville wants to know what you think about development here
Help craft Fayetteville’s vision by filling out a survey When Fayetteville come to your mind, what is your impression? That’s the questions city leaders want to know, and have created
Fayetteville gets yes from BoE on expanding tax district
The Fayette County Board of Education on Nov. 16 approved a letter of intent from Fayetteville that could lead to a 75-acre area west of downtown being included in the
Tyrone celebrates Veterans Day in style
More than 100 people turned out for the annual Veterans Day Celebration held under clear skies Nov. 11 at Veterans Park in Tyrone. The keynote speaker at the ceremony was
PTC to take on more expense with new lake contract
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 5 unanimously adopted an intergovernmental water franchise agreement with Fayette County outlining the various responsibilities of each party. Fayette County will provide $2 million
Fayette Commission to vote on Lake Peachtree pact
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider at its Nov. 12 regular meeting Chairman Charles Oddo’s recommendation to adopt a water franchise agreement between the county and
PTC Council revises sign rules for new retail center
An amendment that covers the square footage area and the height of wall-mounted signs on retail spaces in the Ga. Highway 54 West Corridor Overlay District in Peachtree City was
Incumbents lose in F’ville, win in Tyrone
Off-year voter turnout lowest in PTC: Under 8%; TAD is defeated 2-1 The November election is over and the winning candidates in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone will be sworn
Incumbents win in Senoia and Tyrone
The November elections are history. Voters had their say and, as a result, incumbent council members in Tyrone and Senoia were re-elected while those in Fayetteville fell to challengers. The
PTC Council OKs new sign guidelines for Hwy. 54 corridor area
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 5 voted unanimously to amend a portion of the Ga. Highway 54 Design Guidelines pertaining to the height of lettering on wall signs and
Loyal employee
Peachtree City firefighter Lt. Marty Cofield was recognized by Mayor Vanessa Fleisch on Nov. 5 for 15 years of service to the city. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Dial gets ready for new term
Incumbents in Tyrone met the challenge in the Nov. 3 election and retained their seats on the Town Council. Mayor Eric Dial won the race against challenger Derrick Jackson. Dial
F’ville seeks expansion of TAD area
The Fayette County Board of Education on Nov. 2 heard a request from Fayetteville that the 75-acre area included in the new downtown master plan be included in the city’s
How high the sign? PTC wants to know
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 4 will take another look at an amendment for the Ga. Highway 54 West overlay that pertains to the height of wall signs on
87-room Holiday Inn Express seeks Fayetteville Council OK
The first, but probably not the only hotel near Pinewood Studios, could move one step closer to reality Thursday night. The Fayetteville City Council will conduct the second public hearing
Fayetteville Councilman Ed Johnson posts historic mayoral victory
Tyrone’s incumbent mayor, Eric Dial, wins reelection easily All votes are in, and Councilman Ed Johnson has won his race to oust incumbent Fayetteville Mayor Greg Clifton and in the