Will offer International Baccalaureate program for selected students in 2020 — Preparations for the International Baccalaureate World Schools (IB) program to be held at Sandy Creek High School and approved […]
Mayor upset over reversal of city’s appointment process — The Peachtree City Council closed out its last meeting of 2018 with a bit of fireworks. It started out as a
Former Peachtree City Recreation Director Cajen Rhodes was supposed to return to Peachtree City to serve in a dual role as the city’s new public services director and assistant city
A 2003 zoning provision placed on the Market Hill Business Park along Dogwood Trail at Ga. Highway 74 in Tyrone was lifted Dec. 20 by the Tyrone Town Council after
A unanimous vote by the Tyrone Town Council on Dec. 21 confirmed that Palmetto Police Chief Randy Mundy, who has long-time roots in Fayette County, will become the town’s new
Another indication of changes in Fayette County is in. A demographic study performed for the Fayette County Board of Education shows that Fayette has a rapidly aging population and continues
There is a new hotel going up in Fayetteville. Previously approved with grading now underway, the site just east of Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Ga. Highway 54 West will
Development plans for a 12,000 sq. ft. retail site along Ga. Highway 85 North in Fayetteville was approved Dec. 18 by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioners by unanimous
The Fayette County Commission on Dec. 13 voted to asked the General Assembly at the upcoming legislative session to consider letting local communities vote to remove fluoride from drinking water.
It is a standard feature of American life to complain about some of the actions of local government, and people not having a say in what transpires in meetings. With
Fayette County Commission Steve Brown is about to end his time of service in elected office. A former Peachtree City mayor and two-term commissioner, Brown at the Dec. 13 commission
A Peachtree City Planning Commission public hearing on Dec. 10 came with a 5-0 vote to recommend approval of the annexation of 30 business and a future residential parcel on
The Peachtree City Planning Commission at a Dec. 10 public hearing voted unanimously to recommend that two unincorporated islands adjacent to the city’s northwest side be zoned LUR (limited use
Sparked by her dad’s passion, senior Lindsey Crook blazes a trail in male-dominated field For many high school students, senior year is about creating lasting memories with friends and preparing
The Fayetteville City Council on Dec. 6 received an update on a proposal to construct a monument to the families of military members at a local park. Project representatives will
New Fayetteville development plans aired The Dec. 18 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission could see proposals for development plans for a retail center on Ga. Highway 85
A Dec. 4 town hall meeting of the Fayetteville City Council featured updated plans for the Walton Communities proposal near downtown Fayetteville. The council chambers had far fewer residents attending
The Peachtree City Council on Dec. 6 unanimously approved an additional pay raise for its employees, along with several other budget amendments. The city had already budgeted $278,558 in this
County planning staff are recommending that Fayette County commissioners at the Dec. 13 meeting not object to two annexation requests pertaining to Peachtree City. One of those requests deals with
Potential path projects in Fayetteville were among the items discussed Nov. 28 at a meeting at Fayette Senior Services hosted by Fayetteville City Planner LaShawn Gardiner. More than a dozen
Rep. David Stover. File photo A recent broadcast from an Atlanta television station questioned if Rep. David Stover (District 71, Coweta County) still lives in the United States. Stover
Results in the Dec. 4 runoff elections in Fayette County mirrored the statewide vote tally that led to Brad Raffensperger (R), being elected as Ga. Secretary of State, while
A long-range demographic study performed for the Fayette County Board of Education shows public schools experiencing incremental student population increases, adding 1,258 students by 2029 with a system enrollment totaling
A Nov. 26 vote by the Fayette County Board of Education gave Liberty Tech Charter School a presence in Brooks through August 2024. With the new lease beginning in September
Approximately 37 acres owned by Peachtree City United Methodist Church (above) could be purchased by the Fayette County Board of Education as a potential school site. The acreage is
The renovation of portions of the Lafayette Education Center (LEC) in Fayetteville that will centralize many of the Fayette County School System administrative offices is continuing, with staff currently housed
During its consent agenda Nov. 15, the Peachtree City Council voted to put its practices against discrimination in the form of an ordinance. The ordinance applies to all licensing, permitting
It’s time for another general election, though only two candidates will be featured on the Dec. 4 ballot. The Dec. 4 runoff election for Secretary of State will have Democrat
27 future homes, retail-office area comes into city; 105-acre request to be considered later — The Peachtree City Council approved one east side annexation and rezoning last week that will
The Peachtree City Council gave a unanimous no to a proposal for condos on TDK Boulevard. The 5.1-acre lakefront property, essentially forming a peninsula, off TDK Boulevard is adjacent to
Tyrone Police Chief Brandon Perkins has switched jobs after nearly 20 years with the police department. Perkins has been hired as Tyrone’s town manager. Perkins by unanimous vote was recently
Annexation pause extended for Fayetteville — Fayetteville has adjusted its annexation process to include to a two-step process like the one used for annexation requests in Peachtree City. The move
The Fayetteville City Council on Nov. 15 delayed a decision on contributing funds to combine with public donations to develop a playground area at one of the city parks. The
The Fayette County Board of Education on Oct. 29 unanimously approved revisions to an ongoing policy designed to provide educational services to homeless children. The policy is a continuation of
