Pool bubble re-installed in PTC
It won’t be re-open until October 15, but the new bubble has been erected over the Kedron pools as the “winter” pool season approaches. Unlike in years past, the setup […]
City, Peachtree City
Government
Fayette County, Politics
Representative Bob Barr to speak at Republican breakfast
Bob Barr, who will be the guest speaker at the Fayette County Republican Party’s October First Saturday Breakfast, represented the 7th District of Georgia in the U. S. House of
City, Senoia
Senoia to meet on change in charter, sewer rates
The Senoia City Council will hold a workshop on Oct. 3 to discuss items that include a change in the city’s charter and a potential hike in sewer rates. The
County, Coweta County
Speed limit to decrease on Morgan Road
Coweta County commissioners last week voted to decrease the speed limit along Morgan Road off U.S. Highway 16 that runs behind the Coweta Charter Academy at Senoia. Once it receives
City, Peachtree City
Communication a big goal of PTC assessment group
The needs assessment committee established by Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix continued Thursday to make progress on laying the groundwork for its future activities. One of the bigger goals established
County, Coweta County
Horror Hill approved for final year on Ware Rd.
The horrors and Halloween excitement of long-running Horror Hill Haunted Trails in west Coweta County is about to come to an end, at least at its current location. The Coweta
City, Tyrone
Tyrone sewer ordinance updated
The Tyrone Town Council in Sept. 21 in a housekeeping move approved a revision of the sewer ordinance to include the provision of sewer services to the new fire station
City, Peachtree City
Environmental study OK’d for lake dredging
The ball is rolling toward the eventual dredging of Lake Peachtree to remove sediment that has collected at the bottom of the lake. The dredging of the city-owned lake is
City, Peachtree City
PTC ditches 3 police captains in ‘reorganization’
The Peachtree City Council voted unanimously tonight to sack three captains as a part of a reorganization of the police department which makes it “leaner and flatter” according to Police
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette BoE votes 4-1 on Bearden’s ‘mutual termination’ agreement
UPDATED Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:40 p.m. — A press release just issued by the Fayette County School System has shed no light on the reason or reasons for the “mutual
City, Peachtree City
WASA may cave on sewer extension power
GM asks if council would agree to back bonds for $500K savings if PTC keeps sewer veto power; on Thursday council agenda The Peachtree City Council will consider a request
City, Peachtree City
PTC Chief resurrects plan to ax 3 captains
The Peachtree City Council is being asked to revisit a proposal to eliminate three of four police captain’s positions in a newly-crafted “reduction in force” and reorganization proposed by Peachtree
Fayette County, Government
Move afoot to pull Fayette’s new commission district map
Two Fayette County residents are asking a federal court to vacate the county’s new five-district map used to elect representatives to the county commission. The attorney for Ali Abdur-Rahman and
City, Tyrone
Hood hired as town manager in Tyrone
Tyrone is about to get a new Town Manager by way of Upson County. The Town Council last week approved the hire of Upson County Manager Kyle Hood, who is
City, Peachtree City
PTC headed to lawsuit over mayor’s pay cut
City’s risk management group won’t cover cost of council majority’s defense, potentially leaving taxpayers on the hook It appears that Peachtree City taxpayers are on their way to paying thousands
City, Tyrone
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
County, Coweta County
Coweta revenues and budget up slightly
Coweta County citizens on Sept. 6 got a look at the budget for the new fiscal year that begins in October. The $59.8 million general fund budget carries a 1.2
County, Coweta County
Coweta County website reaches transparency milestone
Coweta County’s website has received the highest grade given to government websites by the non-profit Sunshine Review. The Sunshine Review evaluates the transparency and information provided by more than 6,000 state
Fayette County, Politics
GOP’s Watts’ next stop: D.A. probe
Next up for embattled Fayette County Republican Party Chairman Lane Watts: A probe by the Fayette County district attorney for possible criminal charges related to Watts’ legal residence. The Fayette
Board of Education, Coweta County
Robertson named to vacant Coweta BoE post
The search to fill the unexpired term of Coweta County Board of Education at-large member April Parker has come to an end. East Coweta resident and community volunteer Larry Robertson
City, Peachtree City
Haddix pay cut headed to court?
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
City, Peachtree City
Ethics complaint against PTC mayor dropped
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.
City, Peachtree City
PTC to look at budget cuts at Tuesday workshop
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
City, Peachtree City
Directional signs get PTC approval
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
Board of Education, Coweta County
No increase to taxpayers with Coweta school budget
Coweta County taxpayers will not have to shell out more money this year for the maintenance and operations of the county’s schools. The Coweta County Board of Education on Tuesday
County, Coweta County
Coweta millage rate weathers recessionary storm
The adoption of Coweta County’s 2012 millage rate will be up for a vote by the County Commission on Aug. 21. As it stands now, property owners in the incorporated
City, Peachtree City
PTC hikes bid requirements from $10K to $25K to cut paperwork, save staff time
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
City, Senoia
Senoia seeks school zone expansion for charter school area
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
City, Peachtree City
PTC budget a work in progress, millage rate to be rolled up
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
Politics
Voters hit the polls in Fayette, Coweta races
Though they are counties in two separate regional commissions and judicial circuits, Coweta and Fayette voters did have a couple of primary races on common. Those included the race for
City, Peachtree City
PTC enters IT deal with Presidio, saves $260K
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
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette primary winners and losers have their say
The July 31 primary ended with clear winners in some races, while others will face runoff elections later this month. A number of the candidates were contacted for their thoughts
City, Peachtree City
PTC planner pleased with citizen input
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
City, Peachtree City
Kedron Fieldhouse reopens after fire
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