The renewal of the Coweta County Emergency Management Ordinance that was on the Coweta County Commission agenda July 24 was pulled before it could be discussed. The model ordinance required […]
It looked like Ronnie Mabra might be excluded from the ballot in the three-way race for the new Dist. 63 seat in the Ga. House of Representatives. But Ga. Secretary
The new school year is approaching and with it the Odyssey Charter School received a variance from the Coweta County Commission on July 10 that will add three temporary modular
The effects of the longstanding recession are evident in many places. That is especially true in the area of residential development. It was in light of that reality that the
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
Candidates for Coweta County Superior Court judge will face off in a forum in Senoia on July 26. The forum will feature Kevin McMurry and Emory Palmer, running for the
Nearly a dozen roads across Coweta County will soon get some needed repair work. The Coweta County Commission on July 10 approved a $2.98 million bid to perform full-depth reclamation
A candidate for the Post 1 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education said a video camera has captured the image of someone who took one of his campaign
July 31 will be a pivotal date for those running in contested primary elections in Coweta and Fayette counties, along with issues such as the regional transportation (TSPLOST) referendum, but
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
Want to hear from the candidates for the 3rd Congressional District and those running for the District 71 seat in the state House of Representatives? You will get your chance
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
The Coweta County Board of Education has adopted a $168.5 million General Fund budget for the 2012-2013 school year that begins July 1. The budget includes no reduction in school
The review of Coweta County property values is complete and the county Board of Assessors last week mailed assessment notices to every property owner in the county. The notices are
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 Obama administration last Friday through the Dept. of Homeland Security announced that his administration would stop deporting younger illegal immigrants, allowing them instead to apply for work permits if
Residents of Senoia and the surrounding communities on June 19 will have an opportunity to hear comments from two candidates, Emory Palmer and Kevin McMurry, aspiring for the position of
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
Plans for the interchange project at Interstate 85 and Poplar Road in Coweta County may be moving closer to fruition. Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay on Tuesday said he hopes
Incumbent Horgan opposed by newcomer and CPA Oddo, incumbent Hearn faces businessman Ognio and homemaker Stopford, open Post 2 gets businessman Barlow, attorney Sheila Huddleston and former Commissioner Jack Smith
Expect to see some road work soon on Parkway North just east of Ashley Park in Newnan. The roadway that leads to what will be the main entrance to the
The FY 2012-2013 budget proposed by Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Pete Skandalakis has been approved by the Coweta County Commission. The $781,758 budget contained no pay increases or additional
