PTC budget orders to staff: No tax increases
Council’s directive to staff: No pay raises, no tax hikes; Imker wants to roll back PTC’s current millage rate A consensus of the Peachtree City Council at the June 22 […]
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Boom! Real fireworks are legal for everyone, beginning July 1
There are always plenty of fireworks on July 4. But a change in state law beginning July 1 will open the door for a host of new types of fireworks
Fayetteville budget outlook: 6 new job slots, but no tax increase
The Fayetteville City Council on June 18 held the first reading of a proposed $11.54 million general fund budget for FY 2016 that begins in August. The budget reflects a
$31 million PTC budget under review
The first budget workshop dealing with Peachtree City’s FY 2016 budget was held June 15. Council members got a look at several versions of the proposed budget that carried a
State OK’s Hwy. 54 West Overlook plan
The day may finally be coming that will bring initial activity to the Overlook retail development on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City. The proposed “continuous green T” intersection
New park on the way
Coweta County commissioners on June 16 unanimously agreed to help with some of the work needed to construct a new town park in Sharpsburg. Work on the park is anticipated
Summer in Senoia begins with Sno Ball fight
For the last week, kids and children have been lining up outside a colorful trailer on Senoia’s Main Street for a taste of summer…a New-Orleans inspired Sno Ball that features
Big traffic changes coming to main drag through Fayetteville
A massive traffic change is coming this summer to one of the busiest intersections in Fayette County. The long-planned Ga. Highway 92/Hood Avenue realignment project to improve the traffic flow
PTC income, expenses exceeding current budget; amendment sought
The Peachtree City Council on June 18 will consider a $130,000 budget amendment and conduct a public hearing on a setback encroachment on a lot at The Gates subdivision. The
Next stage of Pinewood Forrest faces Fayetteville scrutiny
The Fayetteville City Council will discuss the annexation of 98 acres Thursday night that is the final component in the master development plan of the mixed-use development across from Pinewood
Police department gets a glowing review
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) held a public input meeting on June 8 pertaining to the organization’s Gold Standard re-accreditation assessment of the Peachtree City
PTC chief choice is made, pending background check
Interim City Manager Rorie will announce name of new chief within next 2 weeks Above, from left, top 3 candidates Janet Moon, Joe Duvall, Jeff Glazier. Photos/Submitted. Background checks on
Lake Peachtree spillway work finished, county says
Work funded by Fayette County on the Lake Peachtree spillway that required boring and filling the void areas is now complete and is expected to be good for the next
Sprinklers deleted, Pinewood Forrest development is a go
In 1967, the nation had the Summer of Love. In 2015, Fayetteville will be experiencing the Summer of Pinewood. As sound stages continue to rise at the movie studio on
Retirement beckons Pennington as PTC says goodbye
Retiring City Manager Jim Pennington attended his final City Council meeting on June 4. Pennington, 71, served as city manager for more than four years. Pennington in brief remarks at
City aims for gold standard with Monday meeting
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will hold a public input meeting Monday pertaining to the organization’s Gold Standard re-accreditation assessment of the Peachtree City Police
Water rates may be on the rise in Senoia
Senoia residents could soon see an increase in their water bills. During Monday night’s meeting of the Senoia City Council, City Manager Richard Ferry explained the city had little choice
City looking to fill several key positions
Peachtree City has several key management positions currently vacant. The positions for a planning director and human resources manager should be filled this summer while the City Council will soon
Council OKs $100,000 for dam and spillway
The Peachtree City Council on June 4 unanimously approved a budget amendment for $100,000 to cover currently and any upcoming fees related to the Lake Peachtree dam and spillway. Any
PTC Planning Commission denies reduction in setbacks
The developer of The Gates subdivision on June 1 got a recommendation of denial by the Peachtree City Planning Commission for a text amendment that would have reduced the front
F’ville ponders: To sprinkler or not to sprinkler
Zoning mandates it, council majority votes against it, staff confused The Fayetteville City Council will get a brief history Thursday night on why the city requires sprinklers in residential homes
On PTC Council agenda: Money for repair of dam
Items on the Peachtree City Council’s June 4 agenda will be few in number. One of those deals with a proposal to allocate funds associated with work on the dam
PTC to buy 2 homes instead of paying more to fix flooding
PTC decides to pay $400K for houses rather than $1.7 million for repairs The Peachtree City Council by a unanimous vote on May 21 agreed to purchase two residential properties
By 3-2 vote, F’ville approves Pinewood Forrest
OK for 1st phase: 70 homes, boutique hotel, retail on 130 acres Developer Jim Pace’s vision for the heart of Fayetteville came a little closer to reality Thursday night. By
PTC contracts for part-time planning-zoning help
The Peachtree City Council has approved a part-time contractor to help with work in the city’s planning and zoning department until a full-time department director can be hired. The unanimous
PTC announces three candidates for police chief
Peachtree City has announced the three finalists for the position of chief of police. The candidates set to be interviewed on June 2 include Marietta Police Department Maj. Archie Joseph
PTC announces search for police chief has narrowed to 7
What began as a list of 126 candidates for the Peachtree City police chief’s job will soon be narrowed to at least three. The finalists for the job are expected
Plans for Pylant Street unveiled
Senoia’s western entry point is on the way to becoming a signature gateway. On Tuesday afternoon, city officials and representative from the DOT held an open house for residents to
Rorie named interim PTC city manager
Peachtree City Community Services Division/Public Services Division Director Jon Rorie has been named to serve as interim city manager beginning June 12. Outgoing City Manager Jim Pennington is set to
Fireworks (discussion) set for PTC Council Thursday
The agenda for the May 21 meeting of the Peachtree City Council should be less intense compared to others in recent months, but it will include an update on the
New office is on the way
A company that began in Peachtree City and expanded to Fayetteville wants to return to Peachtree City to meet the demands of its growing business. Integrity Fusion Products wants to
Airport Authority mulls adding hangars
The Peachtree City Airport Authority is considering adding two hangars on airport property at Falcon Field. The last hangar constructed by the airport was in 1996. Authority members after the
Helping out the community
The Peachtree City Council on May 7 recognized the large group of recent CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) graduates. The police department has now trained more than 1,000 residents. Pictured
PTC police chief search narrows to 15 names
Retiring City Manager Pennington to decide on new top cop before mid-June The search for a police chief in Peachtree City is moving forward. The new chief is expected to