What do you do with a lake of weeds? PTC wants help
PTC eyes weed whacking on 101 acres of boggy bottom Work on the dredging of portions of Lake Peachtree continues to progress. The Peachtree City Council by consensus on Aug. […]
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New retail development is headed to Sharpsburg
The Sharpsburg Town Council on Aug. 17 approved the Briarwood Commons retail, office and residential development slated for the east side of Ga. Highway 54 a short distance north of
Get ready for ‘Green T’ to fix 54W traffic slog?
The installation of the “continuous green T” intersection on Ga. Highway 54 West and Line Creek Drive in Peachtree City is set to begin. Expected to be completed early next
PTC to adopt $33.5M budget with no rate rollback
Increased property values mean higher city tax payments for residents The Peachtree City Council is expected to adopt the FY 2016 budget and the 2015 millage rate on Aug. 20.
Dredging work continues
Dredging activities on Lake Peachtree continue to move closer to the bridge on Ga. Highway 54. The work to remove 64,000 cubic yards of debris, barring more inclement weather, is
Council OKs eminent domain
The Peachtree City Council on Aug. 6 agreed with the recommendation of city attorney Ted Meeker and voted to use eminent domain to acquire six stormwater easements for the Golf
Annexation is withdrawn
A bid by Scott Bradshaw and Bradshaw Family LLP to annex 28 acres along Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City has been withdrawn. Intended for retail, office and residential development,
Tax increases to hit parts of Fayette, Coweta
Millage rates across portions of Fayette and Coweta counties will not increase this year, but the rates in Peachtree City, Senoia, Tyrone and by the boards of education in both
PTC planners, staff dislike Bradshaw annexation
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on Aug. 10 voted unanimously to recommend denial of an annexation and rezoning request by Bradshaw Family LLP on 28.3 acres situated along Ga. Highway
In PTC, King to run again, Imker decides against reelection
The time for qualifying for posts 1 and 2 on the Peachtree City Council is just weeks away. Post 1 Councilman Eric Imker said he will not seek re-election while
PTC Council ready to condemn land for 6 stormwater easements in Golfview
The Peachtree City Council on Aug. 6 will consider using eminent domain to acquire six stormwater easements for the Golf View Drainage Improvements Project. City Attorney Ted Meeker in a
New cart path patrol unit
Sgt. Odilia Bergh drives this motorized Yahama Viking side-by-side utility vehicle is now on-duty with the Peachtree City Police Department. Purchased by drug seizure funds, officers using the $16,000 vehicle
Water rate increase on Senoia’s agenda
During Monday night’s meeting of the Senoia City Council, the City Council will discuss the city’s water rate that will increase 20 percent. In early July, the city voted for
Getting closer
Crews taking advantage of the rain-free weather continue to make progress in efforts to remove more than 64,000 cubic yards of plant material and soil from Lake Peachtree. Seen from
New ‘village’ set for East Coweta
The Sharpsburg Town Council will hold a public hearing Aug. 3 to hear details of the Briarwood Village development proposal consisting of retail, office and residential on the east side
Sharpsburg readies for first park
Initial work on Sharpsburg’s first park is about to begin. Once completed, the one-acre park adjacent to Town Hall will feature passive and play areas, a pavilion and gazebo and
PTC residents about to see higher tax bills
“I will not be coming back in August with any changes.” Those were the words of Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker stating his satisfaction on July 16 after a public
No tax rollback for F’ville residents
Council to put extra tax money into police dept. Fayetteville officials decided Thursday night that beefing up its police department was a better use of tax money than rolling back
PTC moves ahead with even-year council elections
The potential for changing municipal elections in Peachtree City to even-numbered years crossed the first hurdle at the July 16 City Council meeting. Next up, the measure will have to
PTC approves storm cleanup funds
The need for debris clean-up from recent storms led to a $30,000 budget amendment approved by unanimous vote at the July 16 meeting of the Peachtree City Council. The $30,000
F’ville extends 16-inch water line to new college campus
It is yet another sign of the volume of work unfolding in West Fayetteville. Work has been completed on a 16-inch water line extending along Veterans Parkway from the Pinewood
Council OKs budget at public hearing
The Peachtree City Council on July 16 held a public hearing on the adoption of the FY 2016 that totals $33.5 million. The council also approved a resolution that could
PTC hires new planning director
Peachtree City has a new planning and development director. Michael Warrix comes to the city by way of Brownsville, Texas, where he headed the planning and zoning department. Set to
No rollback: PTC budget to feature tax increase
The Peachtree City Council on July 30 is set to adopt a $33.5 million budget for FY 2016. A consensus at the July 8 budget workshop saw the council agreeing
F’ville: No tax rate hike, but rollback still uncertain
The Fayetteville City Council is expected Thursday night to give the OK to an $11.54 million general fund budget for the 2016 budget year that begins in August. The budget
No millage hike planned in PTC budget
A consensus of members on the Peachtree City Council have agreed to a recommended $33.5 million FY 2016 budget that will come with no millage increase, no across the board
Sno balls to stay in Senoia
With a standing room only crowd of frozen treat lovers looking on, the Senoia City Council melted its opposition to the BeezFreez Sno Ball business on Main Street and agreed
Fayetteville approves noise abatement for its treatment plant
Prior concerns from residents in the Lakeside on Redwine subdivision concerning noise from the Fayetteville Wastewater Treatment Plant should soon be addressed. The City Council on June 18 approved a
Tyrone passes $3.14M budget
Tyrone’s FY 2016 general fund budget that began July 1 totaling $3.141 million represents a minor increase, approximately $35,000, over the FY 2015 budget it replaced. Mayor Eric Dial said
Glenloch spray park idea floated by rec. dept.
Officials in Peachtree City are planning to take a close look at a possible transformation of the Glenloch Pool into what recreation administrator Cajen Rhodes called a “spray park.” The
Keeping residents safe
The Peachtree City Fire Department on June 27 conducted a residential fire safety program, RSP, for the residents of Twiggs Corner to help identity potential safety hazards in their homes.
New chief is first female top cop in county
Peachtree City Interim City Manager Jon Rorie announced July 2 that Suwanee Deputy Chief Janet Moon has accepted the position as Chief of the Peachtree City Police Department. Rorie said
Sno ball fight could be resolved Monday
The Great Senoia Sno Ball Fight could come to an end this Monday. As the summer got underway, a Sno Ball trailer emerged on the city’s historic Main Street and
F’ville wants roundabout at Pinewood, not a tunnel
The Fayetteville City Council has agreed to take a look at a request by Pinewood Forrest developers to authorize city staff to explore the idea of substituting a roundabout in