Anti-abortion bill opponents, supporters discuss law’s effects
Panelists raise concerns about HB 481 in forum; Plunkett: ‘I don’t know what you do with 18 soundstages (at Pinewood Studios) if they close’ — A 4-person panel provided their […]
Government
Fayetteville adopts $17 million budget, raises water rate
The $17 million budget for FY 2020 was adopted unanimously July 18 by the Fayetteville City Council. The adoption came with no public comment. Mayor Ed Johnson prior to the
Add this to new budget: Pay raises for PTC Council
3 of 5 council members want raises; Council sets stage for approving $39.3 million budget; decides against a bond referendum for multiple recreation projects, pending priority list and available funding
Fayette easily tops neighbor Coweta in teacher salaries
894 Fayette school staffers make more than $70,000 a year, compared to 408 in the Coweta system — More Fayette County educators make more money than their Coweta counterparts, especially
2 restaurants cleared to go for Peachtree City
Representatives for the new Chipotle restaurant at The Avenue in Peachtree City were back before the Planning Commission on July 8. Concerns from the previous meeting were addressed and the
Budget hearing, Starr’s Mill tunnel on Peachtree City Council agenda
It’s your turn to have your say about Peachtree City’s proposed $39.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 at a public hearing Thursday night at City Hall. The city expects
OPINION — I asked, you replied to my ‘explosion’ opinion
I asked for your opinions about my last week’s opinion column that asserted the Fayette County School System budget, as it stands, seems bloated and without adequate explanation from the
Peachtree City Council to consider rezoning for 5 lots next to Kedron Hills
The Peachtree City Council will hear a rezoning request to turn a 5.65-acre lot in Kedron Village into five lots of 1-acre-plus at its July 18 meeting. The request received
Fayetteville expects to borrow $25 million for new city hall and park
The new Fayetteville Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is in the process of swinging into action with a big addition to downtown. A resolution establishing an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) addressing maximum
Fayette really wants your input for 4 future road plans
Have your say at open house Monday at the Fayette County Library in Fayetteville — Here’s a reminder for those wanting to have their say on draft concepts for the
Chief Judge Edwards elected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia
Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Christopher C. Edwards of Fayetteville has been elected by the attorneys of Fayette, Spalding, Pike and Upson counties to serve on the Board
School system spending has exploded. Why?
With budget time for local governments having arrived, the one budget that makes me scratch my head is the spending explosion at the Fayette County School System. After you read
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Fayette County finalize spending plans
Raises planned for Peachtree City’s first responders; sports leagues will have to pay light bills; 11% budget hike eyed in Fayetteville; Fayette’s $55 million budget includes 9% raise for deputies
125 senior apartments open in downtown Fayetteville
60% of apartments to be designated ‘affordable,’ with rents from $590 for 1 bedroom to $875 for 2 bedrooms — The $44 million HearthSide Club Lafayette active senior living apartments
Dogwood Trail to close for 6 months for pipe repairs
Have your say about plans for 4 other roads July 15 — Dogwood Trail will be closed to all through traffic between Ga. Highway 74 and Tyrone Road beginning on
Richard Smith named interim principal at Sandy Creek H.S.
In the wake of Robert Hunter’s resignation as principal of Sandy Creek High School, the Fayette County Public School System has appointed the school’s long-time assistant principal and athletic director,
Fayetteville approves look of new gas station, drive-thru restaurant
New businesses will be on Hwy. 85 north of town — Pictures of what the outside looks like for the RaceTrac station and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers were approved
Fayette Commission approves rezoning 19 acres for business
Chairman Ognio recuses himself from the vote on his project — A request to rezone a 19-acre parcel at Ga. Highway 279 and Old Road in north Fayette County from
Fayette Board of Education OKs record $229.45 million budget
Over 4 years, Fayette’s spending per student increased 11% to $10,335 per student; school budget increased $45.45 million since 2016, while student numbers remained almost flat; new staff hires, meanwhile,
New security measures in place at Fayette County schools
Although statistics show that most schools will never experience a shooting, highly publicized attacks like those in Parkland, Florida and others around the nation cause a new security concern among students,
Rental paddleboats on Lake Peachtree? Council says, ‘Maybe’
City manager: ‘Further review is warranted’; ordinances may need to be changed to allow proposal — The Peachtree City Council seemed to like the idea of rental boats on Lake
New Fayette school calendar features longer winter break, no school on Election Day
The 2020-2021 school year calendar was unanimously approved by the Fayette County Board of Education on June 17. That’s the term beginning in August 2020. The calendar features several changes
2020 budget: 9% raises for Fayette first responders
Sheriff Babb: ‘We’re in a bidding war, and we’re bleeding’; other county workers would receive 3.25% raises — The first of two public hearings on the Fayette County FY 2020
Starbucks will share space with new Chipotle restaurant in The Avenue
A building elevation proposal for the new Chipotle restaurant at The Avenue was tabled June 10 by the Peachtree City Planning Commission. The meeting also came with the announcement that
Roundabout coming to intersection of New Hope and Brogdon roads
The Fayette County Commission on June 13 authorized county staff to acquire the right-of-way needed for the proposed roundabout at New Hope Road and Brogdon Road in north Fayette. The
Peachtree City gives you 12 days to tell officials how you feel
Peachtree City officials posted on the city website June 13 a form for city residents to express their opinions about a number of issues facing the city. Better hurry up,
Busy Hwy. 54-74 intersection faces month of sinkhole repairs
Work starts on northbound right lane Monday, June 17 — Bad traffic gets worse Monday at Peachtree City’s busiest intersection as state work crews begin trying to fix once and
$229.4 million Fayette school budget includes partial rollback
School Board member Marchman wants a larger reduction The Fayette County Board of Education on June 3 took a second look at the 2020 budget totaling $229.4 million, which includes
Peachtree City votes $2,500 salary hike for police, fire/EMTs
Yearly increase comes with 104 added work hours; all first responders will get pay increase Finding and keeping qualified public safety officers is getting harder, as the Peachtree City Council
Rapson: Pay raises for Fayette deputies require tax increase
The first of two public hearings on the 2020 Fayette County budget will be held June 13. County Administrator Steve Rapson following the May 30 budget preview responded to questions
Fayetteville police seek man for sexual battery at hotel
Fayetteville police want to speak with a man accused of sexual battery at a hotel in downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville police said a male on June 1 entered the location and
Fayette Board of Education vetoes filmmaking charter school request
We already are doing that, says Superintendent Barrow A proposal to establish a charter school in Fayette County catering to the film and TV industry was unanimously opposed May 20
Fayetteville delays approval for eyebrow tattooing
The potential for allowing eyebrow microblading to be performed in Fayetteville will have to wait a few weeks before a decision is made. The item was tabled a the June
Fayetteville replaces old gazebo with new one
The replacement for the Lane Brown Gazebo in downtown Fayetteville is complete. The original gazebo served for 25 years. In a state of constant repair, Fayetteville Main Street made the