Local governments adopt tax millage rates for Fiscal Year 2020
Fayette School Board sets 4.9% tax rate increase The Fayette County Board of Education on Aug. 21 adopted a general fund millage rate of 19.25 mills and a bond millage […]
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Fayette makes Best Schools in America list
The 2020 Best Schools in America rankings have been released, and Fayette County Public Schools has made the list. The school system has been ranked sixth out of 182 systems
BoE’s Marchman: Added jobs at risk if economy sours
The business of education is a partnership between our paying customers (the taxpayers) and our employees. The product that our customers demand is a highly educated student who is fully
Incumbent council members face challenges in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone
Mayor Johnson in Fayetteville and Mayor Dial in Tyrone face no opposition in November elections — There will be plenty of competition for the municipal seats up for election in
Fayetteville, meet your new City Center
The Aug. 15 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council provided the first glance of the new City Hall to be located on Stonewall Avenue a block from downtown. The sneak-peak
That big project at Hwy. 54-Sandy Creek Rd.? It’s gone
Folia Crossroads development disappears; developer asked Fayetteville to revert zoning to what it was before project announced; Fayetteville unanimously down-zones over owner’s objection — It took months last year to
Bradshaw development gets OK from Peachtree City planners
Mixed-use plan starts with 26 homes in mid-400s — The conceptual plat submitted by Scott Bradshaw for the 28-acre Smokerise Corners and Bradshaw Corners commercial and residential development on Ga.
Peachtree City Council says no to northside annexation
With a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Peachtree City Council rejected a developer’s request for an annexation on the city’s northside next to Kedron Hills subdivision. [See CORRECTION following this story.]
Public hearings: Fayetteville expects $367,000 from tax hike
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 15 held the first two public hearings on the 2019 millage rate, which will translate to a 4.23 percent increase in property taxes. The
Advance voting continues for District 71 post
There will be a Special Election for Fayette County residents who live in Georgia House District 71 on Sept. 3. The affected area is generally the northwest section of Peachtree
Fayette property values rose more than many expected
Assessments up more than 7% over 2018; most in Brooks, least in unincorporated areas — The 2019 Fayette County tax digest numbers are in. Based on the 40 percent digest
Fayette Commission bows to judge’s order to rezone 213 acres on Ebenezer Road
Though commissioners did not want to give approval, an Aug. 8 rezoning request by TSTT Investments, LLC to have 213 acres on Ebenezer Road rezoned as a Planned Unit Development
Veteran county employee Tigert named Fayette water system chief
Fayette County on Aug. 2 announced the appointment of Vanessa Tigert as Fayette County Water System Director. Tigert has worked for the county since 2007. Appointed Director of Environmental Management
Peachtree City Council to hear annexation request
At its Thursday night meeting, the Peachtree City Council will decide whether to allow a proposed 95.5-acre annexation just north of the city limit line to proceed to the second
Fayetteville Council to get updates on new city hall and park
Rezoning request comes amid owner-developer dispute — The Aug. 15 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will come with an update on the new City Hall and park space project,
Tax increase public hearings coming to a governing body near you
Countywide, taxes are going up — Aug. 15 will be one of the year’s busiest days for local governing officials. Four governments — Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Tyrone
13 posts in 5 municipalities to be chosen in November elections
Qualifying for municipal elections across Fayette County is about to begin. Terms will be expiring for a portion of the seats in all five of Fayette’s municipalities. Qualifying will begin
Fayette Democratic Women fundraiser supports The Eden Project, Gigi’s House
Fayette Democratic Women fundraiser luncheon supports local nonprofits The Fayette Democratic Women organization will be hosting its highly–anticipated annual fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1
91-home contested Ebenezer Road rezoning comes back to commission
TSTT Investments, LLC will be back before the Fayette County Commission on Aug. 8 requesting a new zoning for 213 acres on Ebenezer Road. Commissioners in 2018 approved the parcel
Handley family earns ‘Saved by Seatbelt’ award
While driving down Braelinn Road the evening of May 21, the last thing Daniel Handley and his three daughters were expecting was to be T-boned by a speeding car. The
Fayette Board of Education to hike taxes 4.9%
The Fayette County Board of Education has announced its intention to adopt the property tax millage rate at 19.250 mills, which will effectively raise property taxes the board of education
Fayetteville plans citywide network of multi-use paths
Fayetteville has a new master path plan, adopted Aug. 1 by the City Council following the plan’s presentation for public input at several meetings and events. Director of Community Development
Pinewood Studios paying higher tax bill as tax credits abate
Pinewood Atlanta Studios has contributed significantly to the Fayette County economy since its inception a few years ago. For 2019, Pinewood Atlanta will write a check for more than $594,000
Fayetteville rezones for 2-story Veterans Parkway office building
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 1 unanimously approved a rezoning request for the construction a 60,000 sq. ft. professional office building on Veterans Parkway near the intersection with Ga.
150 new teachers learn about school system at induction
Approximately 150 teachers new to Fayette County Public Schools kicked-off their first year with the school system at New Teacher Induction held July 23-26. “Portrait of a Teacher – Framing
Fayette teachers get ready for 20,400 students Monday
Ready for the new school year that starts Monday, Aug. 5? Teachers and staff are awaiting the arrival of an expected 20,400 students next week at the system’s 24 schools.
A lot of ‘new’ is in place for Fayette’s new school year
As students and parents get ready to start a new school year on August 5, some will be greeted by new principals and everyone will notice additional safety measures in
Peachtree City Council to consider $42.5 million in spending
Peachtree City Council members Thursday night will make it official: The city plans to spend $39.3 million beginning Oct. 1 with its new operating budget and another $3.27 million for
Rezoning for big office building in west Fayetteville on Thursday agenda
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 1 will hear the final reading of a rezoning request that would lead to the construction of a 60,000 sq. ft. professional office building
Fayetteville Planning Commission denies rezoning for garden center
A request to rezone 1.36 acres along Ga. Highway 314 for use as a garden center was unanimously denied July 23 by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission. The request
Removal of Superior Court Judge Crawford delayed pending appeal
The most recent episode in the legal troubles of suspended Griffin Superior Court Judge Robert “Mack” Crawford came last week when the Georgia Supreme Court decided to let the state
246 citizens view proposed Fayette County road changes
A second public information open house held July 15 at the Fayette County Library was designed to seek input on transportation improvement draft concepts for the Sandy Creek Road, Tyrone
Peachtree City Police Chief Moon named V.P. of Ga. police chiefs group
The Peachtree City Police Department announced that Police Chief Janet Moon was sworn in as the new 2nd Vice President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) on
Fayette Superintendent Barrow explains decisions on school system budget
[EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to questions raised in opinions about the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget for the Fayette County School System, Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow emailed this letter to The