Spiked levels of manganese in treated water have forced the shutdown of the South Fayette Water Treatment Plant, and this morning the manganese levels were higher as well at the […]
The minimum residential water and sewer bill for Fayetteville residents will increase by 70 cents effective Sept. 1. The increase for seniors will be 59 cents. Prior to the Aug.
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) has announced its participation in the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services “Paper Plate Campaign” to raise money for and awareness of senior meal programs
The Fayette County Commission has accelerated its schedule to deal with more “issues” with the water system, scheduling an emergency meeting for today at 5 p.m. The commission is slated
The Peachtree City Council voted Thursday night to pursue a settlement of an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former administrative assistant for the police department. Details were not available,
Coweta County residents in the past week got a look at an update of the long-term Coweta County Joint Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) that assesses anticipated needs over the next
The Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night gave a unanimous thumbs-up to the conceptual site plan that would have the former Kentucky Fried Chicken building at the corner of Georgian
It was an idea whose time had not come. The Peachtree City Planning Commission on Monday night adopted a unanimous motion to deny a rezoning request that would have located
The intersection at Ga. Highway 154 and Old Ga. Highway 16 at East Coweta High School has been the site of numerous traffic accidents and a fatality. To address the
The long wait for the replacement bridge over Shoal Creek on Lower Fayetteville Road in east Coweta County is nearly over. The project that began nearly nine months ago could
Fayetteville will begin the new fiscal year in August with a general fund budget totaling $9.7 million. Approximately $300,000 over the current year, the new budget is a result of
The idea of asking Peachtree City staff to probe the feasibility of bike rental kiosks sprung two flat tires Thursday night. Councilman George Dienhart’s proposal was deep-sixed after it was
Peachtree City is nominated for a “best geocaching” award, but votes are needed to bring home the victory. The city’s paths, shopping centers and natural areas host nearly 300 active
Officials from Coweta County and its municipalities want residents’ input on the county’s future transportation needs. To that end, officials will conduct public meetings on July 25, July 30 and
Peachtree City is down to spending the last remaining dollars from the $3 million facilities improvement bond issued last year. The funds allowed for a sweeping upgrade to a number
County officials have set Aug. 8 to open the various bids to build a new county fire station in Tyrone at the intersection of Ga. Highway 74 and Jenkins Road.
Heading into the dry season in which revenues begin to creep up, the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority’s finances have been tracking quite well, according to General Manager Stephen
The Coweta County Board of Education last week signed off on the general fund budget for the 2013-2014 school year that totaled $168 million. The new budget shaved $500,000 off
Those expecting to attend the July 4 parade in Peachtree City on Thursday will have to wait until next year. All July 4 activities have been cancelled due to anticipated
With rain expected for Thursday, Peachtree City officials have decided to keep the July 4 parade on track regardless of rain or shine. But those making plans for the fireworks
Friction between the two competing factions of the Fayette County Republican Party in a March incident has led to misdemeanor simple battery charges being levied last week against Peachtree City
The Fayette County Commission, the Fayette County Board of Education and the Fayette County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had until June 25 to
Contractors worked Thursday night on installing a new roof system for the Peachtree City Library, the second time in seven years the roof has been replaced. Cost to the city
It was a meeting of the Coweta County Commission that felt more like the end of an era. In a sense it was because the June 18 board meeting was
A proposal to oppose a traffic light on Ga. Highway 54 West at Line Creek Drive for a proposed shopping center failed to gain council muster Thursday night. Councilman George
There is a bit of preliminary movement at the proposed Fischer Crossing retail development on the northeast corner of Fischer Road and Ga. Highway 34 in east Coweta County. A
Taking a lead from Mayor Don Haddix, the Peachtree City Council wants to see if it can eke out a bit more from the proposed two-year sales tax pitched by
The Peachtree City Planning Commission wants to enhance the city’s landscaping ordinance by limiting the amount of “tree save credit” that can be used on a given site. One idea
The first draft of Peachtree City’s budget, proposed by city staff, will not require a millage rate increase, according to city Finance Director Paul Salvatore. The proposed $29.58 million budget
The Fayette County Commission Thursday honored three local students who will serve on a model regional commission during the upcoming school year. Front row (L-R): County Commission Chairman Steve Brown,
A recently fired Fayette County employee was thrown out of the county commission meeting Thursday night by commission Chairman Steve Brown after he was warned several times to avoid “name
The third floor of the Coweta County Justice Center in Newnan is about to receive improvements that will lead to the creation of room for superior court, a judge’s chamber
It was only a letter of support for a transportation project envisioned years ago. But the June 4 letter of continued support by the Coweta County Commission for the effort
Peachtree City’s volunteer Needs Assessment Committee was thanked by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night for their work in parsing the city budget and preparing a recommendation on the city’s
