Imker: Hold a countywide SPLOST vote
For Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker, a new sales tax is better than increased property taxes. It would bring in more money for local governments but would be revenue-neutral for […]
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PTC elections: Leave odd or change to even years?
The decision on having Peachtree City municipal elections moved to even-numbered years will have to wait a month. The council on April 2 discussed the idea and decided unanimously to
PTC to get into fiber-optic broadband business?
Council pays $25K for business plan to create new utility An agreement to explore a business plan to develop high-speed broadband for Peachtree City municipal facilities was approved April 2
‘Cities Week’ to showcase importance of downtown gathering spots
Fayetteville will celebrate the 16th annual “Georgia Cities Week” April 19 – 25 with a variety of events throughout the week that feature the importance of downtown areas. The 2015
MacDuff Pkwy. plans include traffic ‘calming tables’
An April 2 update to the Peachtree City Council on the construction of the MacDuff Parkway and the bridge at Senoia Road came with details of what the new roadway
Council talks about PTC election cycle
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 discussed, but decided to continue, the idea of changing municipal elections to even-numbered years until the first meeting in May. The council by
Sprouts to make formal presentation before PTC planners April 13
A conceptual site plan provided by Sprouts Farmers Market specialty grocery store for property along Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road will be presented before the Peachtree City Planning
Nissan of Newnan gives $2,000 for PTC police body cameras
The Peachtree City Police Department on April 2 received a $2,000 check from Nissan of Newnan to go toward the purchase of body cameras. Pictured (L-R) are Mayor Vanessa Fleisch,
New commissioner sworn-in
Senoia Mayor Larry Owens recently administered the oath of office to Colleen Allerdice, the newest member of the Senoia Planning Commission. Photo/John Thompson.
PTC Manager Pennington to retire in June
Pennington announces retirement as city manager of Peachtree City Peachtree City’s City Manager, Dr. James L. Pennington, has announced that he will retire from the position he has held for
F’ville eyes its largest ever mixed-use project
Not just movies anymore — The site at build-out could include more than 700 single-family homes along with apartments and multi-family space, retail and office space and up to two
Fayette says it’s OK with Fayetteville’s Pinewood annexations
Commissioner Ognio has some concerns: “I’m not really a fan of this plan.” The Fayette County Board of Commissioners agreed at its March 26 meeting not to object to a
Great Wolf Resorts may have a buyer
It looks like the owner of Great Wolf Resorts may be posturing to sell the chain of family-oriented resort hotels to private equity firm Centerbridge Partners LP. According to a
Great Wolf gets 3rd extension
“I’m prepared to proceed.” Those were the words of Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker prior to a March 19 vote by the Peachtree City Council that opted not to proceed
Citizens are silenced, as vote on Great Wolf proposal is postponed
The third postponement of the Great Wolf proposal to establish a family resort in Peachtree City was granted March 19 by the Peachtree City Council. From their response after the
Tyrone mayor gets input from a younger perspective
Comprehensive plans are once in a decade projects that have residents of a community provide input in what they want their city or county to look like in the coming
PTC Council to 100+ citizens: Shut up and go home
NEWS COMMENTARY — Refusing to allow any member of a standing-room-only crowd to speak and with no explanation for the refusal, Mayor Vanessa Fleisch Thursday night called for a vote
‘Cross-section’ of PTC will interview chief candidates
When it comes to selecting Peachtree City’s new police chief, City Manager Jim Pennington said he will utilize a panel of five to seven people representing a cross-section of the
UPDATED – PTC Council to decide tonight whether to grant 3rd delay for Great Wolf water park rezoning
UPDATED and clarified 8:57 a.m. Thursday, March 19 — It’s three postponements now for Great Wolf Lodge’s rezoning request. April 2 is the new date that the water park company
Acting Chief Pye takes over
Peachtree City has begun the search for the replacement for now-former Police Chief William McCollom. The city website is advertising the position with a annual salary range of $84,377 –
City updates policy on subdivision signs
The Peachtree City Council on March 5 adopted a number of amendments to the policy covering the maintenance of subdivision entrance signs. Community Services Director Jon Rorie in addressing the
Split vote for F’ville townhomes
Fayetteville will see 33 townhouses added to the city, but the newest development came to pass only after a last-minute compromise. For months, the City Council has debated the wisdom
Former F’ville Councilman Wilson Price dies
Former Fayetteville City Councilman Wilson Price died March 7 after battling cancer. Price, 65, served on the Fayetteville City Council for two terms beginning in 2004. Former Councilman Larry Dell
Sprouts Farmers Market eyes PTC Lexington Park location
Peachtree City planning commissioners on March 9 had an informal discussion that could lead to a small retail center on Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road that could include
Specialty grocery store planned for PTC
A workshop item on the agenda for the March 9 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission will feature a plan to establish a Sprouts Farmers Market specialty grocery store
Wet weather puts a damper on lake dredging
The dredging work at Lake Peachtree is underway and crews are in the beginning stages of removing 64,000 cubic yards of material. A large excavator during the initial phase of
Senoia gets a bit bigger
Senoia expanded its boundaries Monday night, but not before a philosophical discussion on the wisdom of growing the city. Claude Raptis asked the city to annex 35 acres at Old
Senoia’s city clerk recognized
Senoia City Clerk Debby Volk completed her Masters Education Program for Clerk Certification from the University of Georgia and was honored during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Photo/John Thompson.
Brooks buys building for new library
A Feb. 24 vote by the Brooks Town Council will lead to a move for the Brooks Library and the eventual conversion of the current library as the new site
PTC Council eyes lake expenses
Those expecting to hear the next proposal by Great Wolf Family Lodge at the March 5 meeting of the Peachtree City Council may be disappointed. The company is requesting that
Will F’ville allow more townhomes? Vote is Thursday
After multiple meetings, discussions and sometimes heated rhetoric, Fayetteville’s City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday night on adding 33 townhomes on the city’s eastern side. The owners of the
F’ville planners hear details of Pinewood Forest
A proposal to the Fayetteville City Council at the Feb. 26 retreat outlined what could be the next large development in West Fayetteville. This time it is the “residential component”
Dredging effort to begin on grassy lake
It is almost time for the dredging work on Lake Peachtree to begin. Crews have installed erosion control fencing and constructed the temporary road that connects to Ga. Highway 54
Rezoning hopes to spur industrial development
A rezoning request by South-Tree Enterprises that will provide the opportunity to attract more industrial clients to the 16.6-acre site on Ga. Highway 74 South was approved Feb. 19 by