Fayette school system to buy hotspots for students’ home use
Fayette County schools are set to open Aug. 17. For those students learning from home who need, but do not have, sufficient broadband service, the school system is purchasing 300 […]
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Diverse Trump supporters rally in Fayetteville
There is nothing quite like a hot summer afternoon for a political rally. That is what Saturday held in Fayetteville at the local GOP headquarters when 300 people turned out
Proposed changes to Hwy. 85N townhome project gets second look
Requests by Scarboone LLC to amend several zoning conditions pertaining to the Satterfield townhome development along Ga. Highway 85 North was tabled July 28 by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning
DOT releases Hwy. 54E improvement plans in Fayetteville
Plans by the Ga. Department of Transportation (DOT) are in place to make improvements at three intersections along Ga. Highway 54 East in Fayetteville once state funds become available. Presented
Tyrone announces photo contest
Tyrone is looking for residents to submit photos of landscapes, landmarks and events taken within the town limits to be displayed inside the new Town Hall complex currently under construction.
Fayette schools open Aug. 17 with 2 ‘models’: Full-time virtual learning and in-person/virtual combo to start
School choice form also reopened for parents with July decision deadline — Fayette County Public Schools will begin the 2020-2021 school year on Aug. 17 and will use both a
Fayette School Board to dip into reserves to fund 2021 budget
The Fayette County Board of Education on July 20 adopted a $228.84 million tentative General Fund budget for the 2020-2021 school year. The formal adoption will occur on Aug. 10.
Indoor air cleaning units approved for 11 Fayette schools
Anti-virus ionizing units to go in buildings that don’t already have them installed — The Fayette County Board of Education on July 20 approved the $650,000 purchase of devices that
Tyrone sets special election for vacant council seat
The untimely death of Tyrone Councilman Ken Matthews will result in a special election for the Post 3 seat on the Town Council. Qualifying for the seat will be Aug.
Superintendent Barrow leans toward virtual school re-opening
BoE members Anderson, Marchman, Rabold push for more specific Fayette data about Covid-19 spread; Hollowell, Presberg press for ‘Red’ status virtual start; 76% of parents in survey want kids in
Fayetteville removes ‘hindrances’ to alcohol sales
Alcohol sales to be allowed at movie theaters, gaming centers, tap houses; carry-outs to be permitted, as well as spiked ice cream and BYOB sites — Text amendments to the
Old Booth school being prepared to house college, trade school classes
Renovation work on Booth Middle School on South Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City is ongoing. Future plans for the school, once the new Booth opens, still includes the potential for
48-home Dixon Farms rezoning gets first hearing in Fayetteville
The first reading of a proposal for the 48-lot Dixon Farms single-family subdivision adjacent to the Summit Point residential and retail area was heard by the Fayetteville City Council on
Fayetteville adopts $16.9 million budget for 2021
The Fayetteville City Council on July 16 adopted the FY 2021 General Fund budget totaling $16.966 million, a decrease of $620,706 in revenues from the current $17.587 million. City Manager
Campanile’s makes way for new retail store in east Peachtree City
Action by the Peachtree City Planning Commission on July 13 led to the approval of a conceptual site plan for a 6,912 sq. ft. retail building to be situated on
Judge W. Fletcher Sams of Fayetteville selected as district administrative judge
For the first time in over 20 years, the Griffin Judicial Circuit will have representation on the Judicial Council for the State of Georgia. The Honorable W. Fletcher Sams was
48-home rezoning, looser alcohol rules, lower city budget on Fayetteville agenda
The July 16 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will include a public hearing and likely adoption of the FY 2021 budget, a public hearing and potential vote on an
Rockaway Road rezoning request gets Planning Commission approval
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on July 13 recommended an action that could lead to 30 residential townhome units on Rockaway Road, directly across from Somerby of Peachtree City. Next
Search continues to find replacement for retiring Fayette Schools chief Barrow
When it comes to finding a replacement for outgoing Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Jody Barrow, school board Chairman Scott Hollowell said the process is moving forward as quickly as
Fayetteville eyes loosening up on alcohol no-nos
Beer at the movie theater, spiked ice cream, tap houses to be considered — The Fayetteville City Council is considering a revision to the alcoholic beverage ordinance in response to
Why I voted for the Hate Crimes Law
History — In 1968, following the murder of several civil rights workers, the U.S. Congress enacted the first hate crimes law. The law gave an enhanced sentence to those who targeted
Gov. Kemp launches ‘Safety Promise’ kit for businesses
Governor Brian P. Kemp Monday introduced the Georgia Safety Promise, a safety campaign to remind Georgia businesses and the public of the importance of following Covid-19 safety guidelines by agreeing
Fayetteville OKs land purchase to launch Hwy. 54 bridge-trail project
The Fayetteville City Council on July 2 unanimously approved an eminent domain issue that met the monetary request of the owner of property needed to complete acquisitions for the long-planned
Fayetteville optimistic but lowers budget by $620K
The first reading of the Fayetteville FY 2021 General Fund budget on July 2 showed a decrease of $620,706 in revenues. The proposed budget sits at $16.966 million, down from
Dixon Farm’s rezoning for 48 new homes on 13.6 acres gets initial OK
Plans for a single-family home subdivision north of the Summit Point retail center were back before the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission on June 23, this time with a new
Beyond buses and buildings: Fayette School System expands online virtual learning options
“Students take classes whenever and wherever they want from their own devices, on their own schedules” — The Fayette County School System has rebranded its alternative education program, complete with
Peachtree City ready to tighten budget belt
Peachtree City’s pandemic-influenced Fiscal Year 2021 budget will come in around $38.5 million, City Manager Jon Rorie told the City Council June 25. Adoption is expected next month. With around
Tyrone adopts $3 million smaller budget for 2021
The Tyrone Town Council on June 23 adopted the FY 2021 General Fund budget totaling approximately $8.85 million. The new budget represents a decrease of more than $3 million over
Rep. Bazemore says more kids are getting sick with Covid-19
87 Georgia kids infected by the coronavirus in 1 day last week — ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton and a portion of Fayette) said in news release
Ben Miller sworn in as superior court judge
Honorable Ben J. Miller Jr., was sworn to the Superior Court of the Griffin Judicial Circuit by Governor Brian Kemp, June 3, 2020. Upon Judge Miller’s appointment, the Governor stated,
Fayetteville looks at adopting the county’s feral cat ordinance
The Fayetteville City Council on June 18 heard the first reading of a trap, neuter, vaccinate and return (TVNR) ordinance to address the overpopulation of cats that mirrors the ordinance
Fayette vote count delays blamed on absentee ballot flood, balky machines
With 17,000 paper ballots to count, the old saying … whatever can go wrong … did — Nearly everyone in Georgia who kept up with June 9 election quickly realized
Fischer Crossings senior community to be only assisted living, memory care
The company developing a senior living community at Fischer Crossings in east Coweta County got the go-ahead on June 16 the eliminate the independent living component and retain the assisted
Are data center, technology firms in Fayette’s future?
Development Authority shares its vision for growth — The mission of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) is to attract and retain businesses for the Fayette County community. Within that