New Tyrone fire station design unveiled
The Fayette County Commission got its first look at architectural renderings for the new fire station that will serve the Tyrone area. The fire station is being moved to the […]
The Fayette County Commission got its first look at architectural renderings for the new fire station that will serve the Tyrone area. The fire station is being moved to the […]
The Peachtree City Council’s decision to severely cut the salary of Mayor Don Haddix in June — in retribution for a dispute over $10,000 in legal fees — appears headed
An ethics complaint filed against Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix — stemming from nearly $10,000 in city funds paid to defend and settle a libel lawsuit — has been dropped.
A number of potential budget cuts will be discussed Tuesday night in a workshop meeting of the Peachtree City Council at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. City staff have proposed
Peachtree City is working towards the installation of “wayfinding” signs that will point to the city’s amphitheater, welcome center and senior citizen center. All three are tucked off McIntosh Trail/Kelly
Peachtree City has raised its threshold for requiring sealed bids on purchases. Formerly the minimum was at $10,000, but last week the city council agreed to a staff recommendation to
The Senoia City Council on Monday approved lower speed limits on Ga. Highway 16, but that does not mean that the speed will come down anytime soon. The ultimate decision
The Peachtree City Council may be looking at further cuts to its budget in coming weeks but the plan for now is to “roll up” the millage rate to counteract
By rejecting a no-bid contract recommended in April by Peachtree City Manager Jim Pennington, the city saved $260,000 over a three-year period for additional information technology services. Thursday night the
Armed with input from more than 50 fresh faces, Peachtree City’s planning staff is preparing to make its final recommendations on updating the city’s comprehensive plan. The input was part
The Kedron Fieldhouse has re-opened following the June 21 fire that caused smoke and water damage to the facility. The facility was only closed for several weeks while the gym
Senoia is attempting to cut down on the potential for accidents in the vicinity of the Coweta Charter Academy on Ga. Highway 16 on the city’s west side by petitioning
Any business development in Fayette County has been few and far between since the recession took hold. But in Tyrone Thursday night the Town Council approved a rezoning request for
While operating through some of the toughest economic times in history, the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (PCWASA) has received evidence that its fiscally conservative policies and sound management
Repairs are coming for 10 Peachtree City tennis courts in four different places, thanks to a resurfacing project that will cost the city upwards of $230,000. The courts will be
Plans to renovate the box office building to add a more robust welcome center at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater will be postponed temporarily as the city addresses a foundation
Shuttered in ‘05, demolition taking place under new ownership Officials with the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority are investigating the discharge of liquid copper into the sewer system at
Just in time for the scorching heat predicted for this weekend, both pools at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center in Peachtree City have been reopened following the June 21
Peachtree City’s Drake Field, which is adjacent to City Hall and the Library, is now partially closed as the City’s contractor sets up for the July 4 fireworks display. The closed
The two pools at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center in Peachtree City have been reopened while the Fieldhouse, including the gym and meeting rooms, will remain closed for the
Cleanup and rehabilitation crews continue to work around the clock on the Kedron Fieldhouse, damaged last week by two small fires and resulting water damage from the sprinklers due to
A low bid of $2.69 million was approved by the Peachtree City Council Thursday to pave a number of city streets. Some $2.04 million will be covered by the city’s
Peachtree City will purchase its computer equipment from VC3 after all, as the company was the highest-rated of two proposals received for the project. VC3 also had the lowest cost
Two of the members of the Sharpsburg Town Council have missed a significant number of meetings in the past year and a half. Councilman Keith Rhodes missed nine meetings in
The Peachtree City Council has decided to pursue a normal dredging operation for Lake Peachtree that will again use Drake Field as a staging area to dewater the silt before
Entries to Peachtree City’s July 4th Parade this year are being required to show up at the staging area no later than 7:30 a.m. or go to the rear. The
A resident’s request to purchase a small amount of greenbelt to improve his backyard was denied by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night. Although Councilman Eric Imker was open to
To help recoup what has become more than $12,000 in legal fees spent to defend Mayor Don Haddix from a libel lawsuit, the Peachtree City Council voted to give him
Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix has declined a request from his fellow council members to repay nearly $10,000 in taxpayer money that was spent to cover his legal bills in
A recent suit brought by eight Southampton subdivision residents and one business owner in the adjacent Southampton Village shopping center has received a response from Tyrone over a rezoning that
To save money, Peachtree City is leaving its administrative services director position vacant and also eliminating a full-time customer service representative at City Hall. The latter will be replaced by
Peachtree City officials are talking about the potential for doubling annual stormwater fees to handle some $8.2 million in future capital projects. That means residential property owners would be paying
A proposal to increase the seasonal recreation fees on sports associations has been added to tonight’s agenda for a formal vote by the Peachtree City Council. The fee would increase
Filming for “Drop Dead Diva” is underway May 2 and May 3 at several locations in Peachtree City, which may cause traffic slowdowns for some residents, city officials said. Residents