54W street-land swap back on in Peachtree City?
Will it be a 24-hour RaceTrac, or something much bigger coming to Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City? Or maybe both. Peachtree City officials may be inching closer to […]
City, Peachtree City
Government
City, Peachtree City
Dienhart off to rocky start with PTC Council
For someone who pledged to improve relationships among council members, Peachtree City councilman-elect George Dienhart didn’t get off to the smoothest of starts. During the campaign, Dienhart pegged sitting councilman
City, Peachtree City
Sunday sales, Imker prevail in PTC
In Peachtree City, the voters cared more for their alcohol than any of the City Council candidates on the ballot. The Sunday alcohol package sales initiative won 2,835 favorable votes,
City, Tyrone
Tyrone voters pick Dial, Howard, Housley
The run up to the Nov. 8 election in Tyrone must have been like heaven for local sign makers. Campaign signs too many to count dotted the town’s landscape in
Coweta County, Politics
Senoia council seats retained, Palmetto sees regime change
The Nov. 8 elections in Senoia and Palmetto represented opposite ends of the political spectrum when it came to the fate of incumbents and challengers. In the two Senoia at-large
Coweta County, Politics
Blackburn, Crane to face-off in Dec. 6 Senate runoff election
The numbers in the nine-way race to fill the unexpired term of state Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (Dist. 28) are in and the top two vote-getters on Nov. 8 were Newnan
City, Senoia
Senoia leaves library board
The board of directors of the Coweta County Library System voted unanimously Oct. 21 to approve a request by Senoia that the city’s five-year Joint Operating Agreement be terminated two
Board of Education, Fayette County
Which one will the BoE choose?
Seven private citizens auditioned Monday night for a spot on the Fayette County Board of Education. The four judges — the remaining elected members of the school board — could
Board of Education, Fayette County
BoE candidate Wilkerson has tried for elective office in both political parties
Attorney Emory Wilkerson of Fayetteville — who is seeking appointment to the open Post 5 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education — is a familiar name on both
Board of Education, Fayette County
BoE candidate puts board on spot with question about lawsuit
he Nov. 7 meeting of the Fayette County Board of Education was a time for the board to hear from the seven candidates vying for the appointment to fill the
Peachtree City, Politics
PTC voters give Imker a 4-year term, approve Sunday retail alcohol sales
Incumbent Post 1 Councilman Eric Imker Tuesday easily turned back a challenge from political first-timer Steve Allen to win a four-year term on the Peachtree City Council. Imker’s tally was
Politics, Tyrone
Tyrone elects new mayor, 2 council members, OKs Sunday alcohol sales
Energized Tyrone voters in a 39 percent turnout for an off-year election Tuesday promoted Councilman Eric Dial to the open slot of mayor and installed two newcomers on the Town
Politics
NEWS ANALYSIS — Challengers sweep F’ville races; longtime Mayor Steele loses to political newcomer
NEWS ANALYSIS — A continuing wave of voter unrest Tuesday night brought a sea change to previously placid Fayetteville politics as three challengers swept two incumbents out of office and
City, Peachtree City
Learnard speaks out after PTC mayor is ‘overruled’
Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix attempted, but failed, to halt a presentation by fellow council member Kim Learnard to “clear up confusion about our budget” at the end of Thursday
City, Tyrone
Tyrone police chief adds role after council boots its town manager
It was nearly two years ago that Richard Newbern was hired as Tyrone’s Town Manager. Things changed on Nov. 1 when his contract was not renewed. Police Chief Brandon Perkins
Coweta County, Politics
Candidates for Seabaugh’s seat have their say at forum
A candidates forum held Nov. 2 at the old Coweta County Courthouse in Newnan for the unexpired term held by Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (Dist. 28) gave a packed house of
City, Senoia
Senoia council candidates meet at forum
The election to determine the winners of the two Senoia City Council seats comes on Nov. 8. And the four candidates for those seats got a chance to put themselves
City, Palmetto
Palmetto gets railroad underpass improvements
The work has been completed and the new look at the CSX Railroad underpasses in Palmetto provides a positive change to the visual landscape in the areas along U.S. Highway
County
Fayette agrees to fund library director
The Fayette County Commission has agreed to fund the position of library director for the Fayette County Public Library, in light of the funding being withdrawn by the Flint River
City, Peachtree City
PTC may renew moratorium on multi-family rezoning
The Peachtree City Council will consider renewing its moratorium on multi-family housing rezonings as part of a very light agenda Thursday night. The moratorium means that anyone wanting to rezone
City, Fayetteville
Changes for Hwy. 85/Grady Ave. up for F’ville Council vote
The item that was to likely accompany the recent opening of the roundabout at Beauregard Boulevard and Grady Avenue in Fayetteville is set to be discussed Nov. 3 by the
County, Fayette County
$89K fix for moldy inmate showers at Fayette County Jail approved
The Fayette County Commission has approved a $89,000 project to remove mold and prevent it from recurring in inmate showers at the Fayette County Jail. The showers at the jail
Politics, Regional
U.S. Rep. Westmoreland visits PTC manufacturer
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland on Oct. 20 visited Rinnai in Peachtree City where he took a tour of the facility and spoke with employees. Commenting on the business climate and the
Peachtree City, Politics
PTC’s 2 councilwomen, Learnard and Fleisch, come out for Imker
Peachtree City Council members Vanessa Fleisch and Kim Learnard want voters to know they are indeed supporting the re-election of Eric Imker to the Post 1 council seat. Both cited
Fayette County, Politics
Rep. Lewis: ‘Need NAACP now more than at any time’
The house was packed Oct. 29 at the Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center as the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP held its 14th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. Front
Politics
Candidate slates not related to voting district lawsuit, says NAACP
Three candidates in three council races in Fayetteville and Tyrone are black, the most minority candidates in local elections in Fayette history. The Fayetteville candidate, pastor Ed Johnson, is the
Fayette County, Politics
Rep. Ramsey: Don’t worry about paying for MARTA
Gov. Nathan Deal has created a “Transit Governance Task Force” to develop a legislative proposal for consideration by the legislature next January. And that has some Fayette residents nervous they
Politics
Voting starts Monday at PTC, Tyrone libraries
Voters in Peachtree City and Tyrone can cast ballots at their respective libraries all next week. The polling locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m on Monday,
Peachtree City, Politics
Candidates face the public in PTC forum
For the first time this election season, Peachtree City voters were treated Monday night to a side-by-side comparison of the two candidates seeking the Post 1 City Council seat. Newcomer
Fayetteville, Politics
In F’ville campaign funds, Steele leads the race
When it comes to spending money for political campaigns in Fayetteville, Mayor Ken Steele tops the list with Post 2 City County candidate Mickey Edwards a close second and Post
City, Peachtree City
City sacks position at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
In a move that will bring the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater close to break-even financially, the Peachtree City Council approved the elimination of a full-time staffer for the facility. The
City, Peachtree City
PTC to lease 7 vehicles
Peachtree City will lease six trucks and a new, smaller, vehicle for the city manager under a pilot program that includes maintenance conducted by the leasing company. It will cost
City, Peachtree City
Kedron pool bubble replacement cost to soar again
The Peachtree City Council has authorized spending up to $100,000 in additional repairs and equipment replacement connected to the replacement of the all-weather bubble enclosure for the Kedron pools. Construction
Fayetteville, Politics
F’ville candidates for 2011 have their say at forum
The auditorium at Harvest Christian Community Church in Fayetteville was packed with nearly 200 people Oct. 18 to hear the six candidates for mayor and two council seats square off