Council approves hotel-motel tax increase
With the blessing of the vast majority of hoteliers in Peachtree City, the city council voted 4-1 Thursday to increase the city’s hotel-motel tax from 6 to 8 percent. That […]
City, Peachtree City
Government
County, Coweta County
Thieves steal copper along I-85
It is not the kind of copper theft you hear about every day. But that did not stop thieves earlier this week from stealing the wiring to the intersection lights
County, Fayette County
Split ethics board sides with county attorney
On a 2-1 vote, an ethics board has dismissed a detailed ethics complaint lodged against Scott Bennett, the in-house attorney who represents the Fayette County Commission. Among other allegations, the
Board of Education, Fayette County
Bearden gets top job with Rome City Schools
The second time around for Fayette County School Superintendent Jeff Bearden was a charm. Bearden has been hired to be the new superintendent at Rome City Schools in Floyd County.
County, Coweta County
Coweta opens expanded animal control facility
“We’ve come a long way.” That was how Coweta County Animal Control Director Bill McKenzie noted the recent expansion of the county’s animal control facility. The expanded facility opened in
Coweta County, Politics
Smith, King and charter schools win in Coweta races
Election Day on Nov. 6 brought out a wealth of voters for the presidential race and for the two constitutional amendments on the ballots. Also featured were the contested races
City, Peachtree City
PTC cop honored for saving resident with CPR
A Peachtree City police officer was honored Thursday for saving a resident’s life by performing CPR in late September. Cpl. Chris Hyatt was traveling to work when he heard the
Fayette County, Politics
ESPLOST, Bacallao win the day in Fayette Co.
Based on the lines for early voting, it’s no surprise that Fayette County managed a 78.8 percent turnout in the hotly contested presidential election this week. Fayette County school board
City, Peachtree City
Craft beer samples approved for growler stores
Customers of a new craft beer store will have a chance to sample the fare before making their purchase thanks to new regulations passed Thursday night by the Peachtree City
City, Senoia
Senoia approves charter change, term limits
The Nov. 5 vote by the Senoia City Council to change the city charter to officially diminish the mayor’s power and to impose term limits on elected officials was unanimous.
City, Peachtree City
PTC settles with mayor; restores salary and $2K back pay
It cost the Peachtree City Council $2,025 to refund Mayor Don Haddix his back pay Thursday night as part of a settlement agreement to avoid a lawsuit over the unprecedented
County, Fayette County
Horgan files open meetings complaint over county mgr. interviews
Says 2 sitting commissioners ‘should have known better’; asks for fine, penalties Fayette County Commissioner Robert Horgan has filed a formal open meetings complaint regarding the interview process to hire
City, Peachtree City
Settlement or fight coming over PTC mayor’s pay cut
Will the Peachtree City Council cut a deal with Mayor Don Haddix to avoid a lawsuit over the unprecedented pay cut he was given in May, or will they hire
Fayette County, Politics
The early tale of the tape … election results coming in
Elections workers sort through the printouts from each early voting machine, a process that started at 7 p.m. while they waited for all precincts to check in at the county
Board of Education, Fayette County
Bearden passed over for Floyd County job
Fayette County School System Superintendent Jeff Bearden was one of two finalists for the superintendent’s job with the Floyd County School System. But the Floyd County Board of Education on
City, Senoia
Senoia to hold hearing on charter change
Those attending the Nov. 5 meeting of the Senoia City Council will see contemporary history in the making. The meeting will feature a public hearing on changing the city charter
City, Tyrone
Tyrone denies residential request
There was little discussion Nov. 1 as the Tyrone Town Council voted unanimously to deny a proposed rezoning of nearly 36 acres on Laurelwood Drive to a classification that would
City, Peachtree City
Needs committee working on PTC citizen survey
With much of its analytical work done, Peachtree City’s Needs Assessment Committee is starting to probe how it will conduct a citizen survey inexpensively … and also what questions will
Coweta County, Politics
Smith, Marlowe square-off in Coweta commission forum
Coweta County voters Monday night got a look at the two candidates running for the District 5 seat on the Coweta County Commission. Incumbent Al Smith (D) and challenger Hayden
Board of Education, Coweta County
Coweta BoE delays new middle school construction
The economic timing was just not right. The Coweta County Board of Education has decided to delay the construction on the county’s seventh middle to be located on Corinth Road.
Board of Education, Fayette County
Bearden a finalist for Floyd County schools
It was on Sept. 19 that the Fayette County Board of Education and Superintendent Jeff Bearden entered into a mutual termination agreement that cited Dec. 31 as his last day
Fayette County, Government
Early voting waiting game
The patience of this loyal canine was on full display last week while it waited on top of a truck for its owner to finish voting early at the county
City, Peachtree City
PTC heading for more stormwater debt?
The Peachtree City Council has taken the first step toward issuing more debt to pay for capital stormwater projects, and perhaps additional maintenance personnel. At Thursday’s meeting, council approved a
City, Senoia
Senoia schedules public hearing on city charter changes
Senoia citizens interested in hearing more about a potential change to the current form of city government should attend a Nov. 5 public hearing to learn the specifics about transitioning
Fayette County, Politics
Sat. voting comes to Fayette on Oct. 27
Saturday voting is coming to Fayette County Oct. 27 in Peachtree City, Tyrone and Fayetteville. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, voters will be able to cast ballots
Coweta County, Politics
Early voting underway in Coweta
The 2012 General Election is just around the corner, and early voting for the Nov. 6 election is underway. Early voting includes the ability to cast your vote today (Saturday)
City, Peachtree City
PTC keeps sewer veto power
A deal to save an additional $500,000 on the refinancing of bonds for the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority has been reached. At a special called meeting early Friday
Coweta County, Government
Coweta sales tax receipts continue to climb
The economy in Coweta County continues to slowly improve. One of the measures of that improvement comes in the form of sales tax collections. And in terms of revenues, an
Coweta County, Government
Early voting in Coweta begins Monday
The 2012 General Election is just around the corner, and early voting for the Nov. 6 election begins Monday. Early voting in Coweta County is held at only one location,
Board of Education, Fayette County
FCBoE wants online survey input on superintendent search
The Fayette County Board of Education is asking citizens for their input in the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Jeff Bearden. A recent mutual termination agreement between
City, Peachtree City
PTC puts annexation vote on hold
A request to annex 74 acres into south Peachtree City for a 90-home subdivision and two office buildings is on hold as the city council awaits more information from city
City, Peachtree City
PTC leaning toward WASA refinancing
The Peachtree City Council voted unanimously Thursday to proceed with backing a refinancing of two bond issues for the city’s Water and Sewer Authority, which would save an additional $500,000
City, Senoia
Senoia Council to limit mayor’s power, set term limits
After an Oct. 3 discussion among members of the Senoia City Council, it turns out that the consensus of the group is to move forward with the steps necessary to
Coweta County, Government
Coweta cities to see increased share of LOST revenues
It is an agreement that is struck between a county and its municipalities once every 10 years. Confirming that agreement on Oct. 2, the Coweta County Commission unanimously approved the