Fayette Administrator Rapson gets a pay boost
Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson has a new 4-year contract, and with a 2.5 percent wage increase that brings his salary to $191,000. Commissioners after executive session at the Feb. […]
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Part 1 of hospital expansion plans comes to Fayetteville Council Feb. 21
A proposal that would expand parking on Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s northwest side is expected to come up for a vote before the Fayetteville City Council Feb. 21. It had its
Rezonings for 3 sites headed for Fayetteville vote Feb. 21
Proposals would allow 145 homes on south side, 270 apartments off Grady Avenue, office complex across from hospital — Proposals for a single-family subdivision, a downtown mixed-use development and an
State of the City: Mayor seeks ‘progressive, sustainable growth’
“We want to be intentional with development policies that will stimulate pride in our city. This begins with welcoming developers who want to be long-term and integral partners in our
Tyrone buys land for new town hall
The Tyrone Town Council on Feb. 7 agreed to the purchase price on 3.47 acres on Senoia Road across from Shamrock Park that will lead to the construction of the
E-911 veteran Katye Vogt promoted to director
Fayette County E-911 has a new director. Longtime E-911 employee Katye Vogt, who served as interim director since November, was appointed as director on Feb. 1. Fayette County Administrator Steve
Fayetteville considers creating Downtown Planning Committee
The Fayetteville City Council on Feb. 7 heard proposals that would establish City Council committees and a Downtown Planning Committee populated by three council members and eight appointed community members.
Democratic Women to hear about myths, challenges of American Muslims Saturday
Edward Ahmed Mitchell, civil rights attorney, will speak to the Fayette Democratic Women Saturday, Feb 16, at their regular monthly meeting on the topic, “American Muslims: History, Myths, & Challenges.”
Tyrone PD gets state certification
The Tyrone Police Department has received its state certification from the Ga. Association of Chief of Police (GACP). The certification was presented at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Tyrone
Peachtree City Council members held illegal meeting?
Former WASA chairman accuses Peachtree City sewer board members of violating sunshine laws; complaint names Mayor Fleisch and 4 council members; no comment as of Wednesday — Former Peachtree City
Councilwoman Brewer: ‘Something wasn’t right’ about arrested doctor
Fayetteville City Councilwoman Kathaleen Brewer has offered insight on what resulted in the charges against psychiatrist Dr. Ginari Price, her Psycare LLC business manager husband and two nurse practitioner staff
Office rezoning sought for 31 acres across from hospital
What was a prior proposal to construct an apartment complex on 31 acres on Ga. Highway 54 West across from Piedmont Fayette Hospital was recommended for an OI (office institutional)
Fayetteville eyes 278 apartments on Grady and Beauregard avenues
Council will hear request for rezoning at Feb. 7 meeting; 30-acre mixed use development recommended for approval by city Planning and Zoning Commission — A proposal by Walton Communities to
Fayetteville to hear annexation, rezoning request for 145 homes on southside
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of annexing, rezoning of 67 acres on Hwy. 92; Rolader says, ““This is not an affordable housing neighborhood”; council to hear request Feb. 7
Piedmont Fayette Hospital plans expansion, starting with new parking lot
Future Piedmont Fayette plans include medical office building, plus multi-story addition to hospital; Fayetteville becomes county’s growth hotspot — A request by Piedmont Fayette Hospital to install a new parking
Fayette Commission wants time limit on public comment
There may be a change coming in the way public comments are handled at meetings of the Fayette County Commission. The result could mean some sort of time limit on
Mayor Fleisch calls for higher density in redeveloping older areas
Fleisch brags on rebuilding Lake Peachtree dam, upgrading Public Works, taking over sewer authority; “City in better shape today than in decades” — Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch at the
State of the Town Address: Dial says revitalized downtown is top issue
The Jan. 17 meeting of the Tyrone Town Council was the setting for the 2019 State of the Town address by Mayor Eric Dial, who covered significant ground in reviewing
Dog problems bring back leash rule for Drake Field
A unanimous vote by the Peachtree City Council on Jan. 17 resulted in the requirement to have dogs leashed at Drake Field. The motion to eliminate the voice command portion
First responders honored at Fayetteville Council meeting
Sgt. Keith Whiteside with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Chief Michael Matthews with the Fayetteville Fire Department received the VFW Post 3650 Public Servants Award at the Jan. 17
Badge for Tyrone’s new chief
At left, new Tyrone Police Chief Randy Mundy was sworn-in at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Tyrone Town Council. Pinning the new chief was his wife, Devon. Photo/Submitted.
Fayetteville OKs 100 rental units at Pinewood Forest
Entire development classified as event center — A proposal to amend the Pinewood Forest development agreement to include items such as the ability to allow 100 accessory dwelling units to
Tyrone buys 3.47 acres for new municipal complex
The Tyrone Town Council on Jan. 17 approved the purchase agreement for 3.47 acres on Senoia Road across from Shamrock Park to become the town’s new municipal complex. Mayor Eric
Board of Education narrowing options for crowded Booth Middle School
Questions remaining: Where will students go during remodeling? Or should Booth build new school on PTC’s east side? 2 proposals nixed — Members of the Fayette County Board of Education
New Fayette Commissioner Gibbons seeks team approach
Retired colonel and aerospace manager Edward “Edge” Gibbons was sworn-in at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Fayette County Commission to serve as the District 3 commissioner. Gibbons without a
Crowded Fayette elementary classes foreseen for 10 years
Most Fayette middle, high schools to remain well under capacity through 2028 — Data complied for demographic study for the Fayette County Board of Education shows that Fayette schools by
Peachtree City Police schedule CERT class
The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting a springtime Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class beginning in March and is seeking interested participants. Assistant Police Chief Stan Pye said
Mayor Fleisch to report on state of the city
Question to be answered: Is Peachtree City planning to expand its boundaries beyond the 175 acres brought in last year? — Near the top of the agenda Thursday night for
Ognio wins chairmanship of commission, Edge sworn in
The first meeting of 2019 for the Fayette County Commission included election of the new chairman and vice-chairman and the swearing-in of newly-elected Commissioner Edward “Edge” Gibbons and returning Commissioner
Mayor: Fayetteville aiming for ‘premiere city’ status
Top Fayetteville priorities are enhancing public safety and fixing deteriorating infrastructure — There was an abundance of activity in Fayetteville during 2018. Reviewing the numerous activities, Mayor Ed Johnson provided
Pinewood Forest eyes event center, 100 ‘guest houses’
An amendment to the Pinewood Forest development agreement requesting items such as the addition of an indoor/outdoor event center and the ability to allow 100 accessory dwelling units to be
Fayetteville awaits citizen survey results
A city survey sent to residents of Fayetteville in the fall is now online, with city officials asking all those interested to take the survey. The survey will be available
Peachtree City’s longest serving employee to retire this month
Peachtree City Fire Training Officer and Battalion Chief Ron Mundy is retiring after 36 years with the Peachtree City Fire and Rescue. He is the city’s longest-serving employee. Peachtree City
Fayetteville wants to create public facilities authority
Proposed authority could borrow money for new City Hall, rent it to city — The Fayetteville City Council on Jan. 3 adopted a resolution asking the local legislative delegation to