PTC to reuse Kedron pool bubble?
A new “bubble” for the Kedron pools likely won’t be pursued this year after all. Peachtree City recreation staff, in a memo to council, is suggesting that the city use […]
City, Peachtree City
Government
Fayette County, Politics
Rep. Ramsey expects tough immigrant law to survive court review
A lawsuit has been filed in hopes of nullifying the recent sweeping immigration reform law passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed last month by Gov. Nathan Deal. The
City, Senoia
Senoia looks at Sunday package sales
A bill that had been languishing in the Georgia legislature for a number of years was signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal in April. The Senoia City Council on
County, Coweta County
Coweta approves cell tower on Lower F’ville Rd.
The Coweta County Commission at the June 7 meeting on a 4-1 vote approved a request by T-Mobile to install a 150-foot monopine tower on 37.5 acres on Lower Fayetteville
Fayette County, Politics
Rep. Ramsey: ‘We have to do due diligence’ in redistricting hearings
Legislators are knee-deep in getting public input on how to handle the redistricting process. This summer, the Georgia Legislature will convene in a special session to redraw district lines based
City, Fayetteville
F’ville Council to consider 191-unit senior complex rezoning, other changes
The Fayetteville City Council on June 9 will hear the first reading for a proposed independent senior living facility at The Villages at Lafayette on Ga. Highway 54 West. In
City, Fayetteville
F’ville’s first roundabout takes shape on Grady Avenue
Motorists traveling through the heavily-used intersection at Grady Avenue and Beauregard Avenue in Fayetteville began using a two-month detour of the area beginning June 1. Once re-opened by the start
County, Fayette County
Brown: Repurpose SPLOST funds
At Thursday night’s Fayette County Commission meeting, Commissioner Steve Brown will urge the reallocation of transportation sales tax revenues “as a means of bolstering the budget.” Brown has placed the
County, Fayette County
UPDATED: When will commission allow public to speak?
UPDATED for print version — Citizens wishing to address the Fayette County Commission in the future will not have to sign up a week in advance. But they may have
City, Peachtree City
PTC Council to keep meeting recordings
The Peachtree City Council has elected to keep the digital recordings of its meeting indefinitely. Their decision Thursday night was a switch from the recommendation by city staff, which was
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette School Board budget talks: Expenses still outstrip revenues by $14 million
New proposals by Fayette Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden would cut up to $4.4 million in a proposed budget where expenses will still exceed revenues by more than $14 million, but
City, Peachtree City
PTC cranks up golf cart registration
They lined up at City Hall early Wednesday morning. They weren’t there for free tickets to the next Justin Bieber concert or anything quite so trendy. Those residents sought a
County, Coweta County
Coweta to review cell tower proposal
It appears to be evidence of the growing population in east Coweta County and the need to provide increased cell phone service. The Coweta County Commission at the June 7
City, Peachtree City
New paths, bridge, interchange make regional transit list
A trio of large-scale cart path projects in Peachtree City has survived the initial chopping block for potential funding from a regional transportation sales tax. Joining them is a proposed
City, Peachtree City
MacDuff path, tree permits up for debate
The proposed alignment of a cart path that will connect to the tunnel underneath MacDuff Parkway will be one of the topics hashed out Tuesday at a workshop meeting of
County, Fayette County
Frady appoints Brown to SPLOST committee
Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown got his wish Thursday night. County Commission Chairman Herb Frady appointed Brown to serve in his place on a committee that meets once a month
City, Peachtree City
PTC to purge council recordings after 1 year?
Audio recordings of Peachtree City Council meetings would be destroyed after one year, according to a policy change recommended by city staff. The policy change would clarify that the adopted
County, Fayette County
Fayette County to muzzle public comment?
At its workshop meeting this afternoon, the Fayette County Commission is slated to discuss a slate of new meeting rules, one of which, if enacted, would severely impact citizens’ right
County, Fayette County
Fayette stormwater ‘fee’ coming
Call it a fee, not a tax, but look out, unincorporated Fayette residents — a new bill is likely headed your way. With the blessing of the Fayette County Commission,
County, Fayette County
By 3-to-2 vote, Fayette to hire temps for West Bypass work
To help get the ball rolling on construction of the second phase of the West Fayetteville Bypass, the Fayette County Commission has authorized the hiring of temporary help for the
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette GOP breakfast Saturday, June 4
The Fayette County GOP Breakfast will take place June 4 at 9 a.m. at the International House of Pancakes in Fayetteville. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins
City, Peachtree City
PTC wants funding for gateway bridge, new paths and road improvements
The final results won’t be out for at least another week or two, but there is eager anticipation to see if key Peachtree City projects will be up for consideration
Board of Education, Fayette County
3 Fayette BoE members tell staff: Cut this budget some more
Three of the five members of the Fayette County Board of Education instructed system staff to take the proposed budget back to the cutting board. The proposed budget exceeded expected
City, Peachtree City
New PTC July 4 T-shirts available
The Fourth of July in Peachtree City is an unforgettable experience for all, as thousands of red, white, and blue golf carts parade their way through the City showing their
City, Tyrone
Tyrone allocates remaining sewer capacity
The Tyrone Town Council at its May 19 meeting voted to provide sewer service to three areas of potential development near Ga. Highway 74. That move, along with the few
County, Coweta County
Coweta approves indoor shooting range
Coweta residents wanting a place to practice shooting a firearm got some good news May 17 when the Coweta County Commission granted a conditional use permit for an indoor shooting
County, Fayette County
Fayette County to save $2M in 2 years by adding new 9-1-1 tax
Starting this fall, all property owners in Fayette County may be paying a brand new property tax to help fund operations of the county’s 911 center. The proposed 911 millage
County, Fayette County
Fayette County to increase fire tax, but EMS tax drop lessens hit
Property owners in Tyrone, Woolsey, Brooks and unincorporated Fayette County will be paying more in taxes this year for fire protection. That means a net $39.04 a year increase on
City, Fayetteville
F’ville moves toward Sunday alcohol sales vote, denser residential zoning
The Fayetteville City Council on May 19 heard the first reading of a proposed amendment to the Planned Community District (PCD) zoning ordinance designed to provide more open space by
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette BoE gets permission to increase class sizes
It may not be needed, but if the economy does not turn around the Fayette County School System will be able to help deal with falling revenues that fund the
Politics, Regional
Israel, foreign policy, deficits draw Rep. Westmoreland’s attention
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland (R-3rd District) had a foreign policy question for members of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce in Fayetteville May 20. “How do others look at us?” Westmoreland
County, Fayette County
Drinking water in Fayette about to get more expensive
You want cleaner water? You’re about to pay for it. As early as January, customers of the Fayette County Water System — including Peachtree City and Tyrone — will be
City, Peachtree City
Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau achieves Benchmark of Excellence Bronze Level GACVB Certification
The Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) is pleased to announce that the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau has earned the status of Bronze Level Benchmark of
Board of Education, Fayette County
Serious budget issues expected at Fayette BoE meeting
The Fayette County Board of Education on May 24 will hold a budget work session on the FY 2011-2012 budget that takes effect July 1. Recent figures pertaining to expected