Several Fayette roads eyed for upgrades
On the improvement list: Sandy Creek, Tyrone-Palmetto, Banks, Corinth roads, Hwy. 279 — Several corridor and intersection improvement studies for roadways across the county were approved Nov. 8 by the […]
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3 commissioners: No changes needed in Fayette grievance policy
A motion to have Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson removed from the front-end of the grievance policy process failed on a 2-3 vote at the Nov. 8 meeting of the
Fayetteville may team up with non-profit to fund playground
The Fayetteville City Council on Nov. 15 will consider contributing funds to combine with public donations to develop a playground area at one of the city parks, possibly Patriot Park
Broadway Diner gets 1-year development extension
Development plans for the new location of Broadway Diner on Ga. Highway 54 near Grady Avenue in Fayetteville got a thumbs-up last month on a request for a one-year extension.
Pinewood Studios chief to Fayette students: Create here
Workforce forum says students can find a future in creating films; state’s only high school level creative writing course to be offered here — The annual Workforce and Education Forum
Fayette-built horse park moves forward
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Fayette County Board of Education and the Fayette County Commission to establish an equestrian park behind Inman Elementary School in south Fayette was unanimously
Glenloch splash pad park to debut next May in Peachtree City
The newest water feature for Peachtree City’s residents will open just in time for summer. The Peachtree City Council Thursday night approved spending just over $467,000 in SPLOST funds to
Proposal to extend TDK Boulevard into Coweta draws Peachtree City Council rebuke
Fayette County’s proposed Comprehensive Transportation Plan did not exactly get a ringing endorsement from the Peachtree City Council Thursday night. Instead, the City Council seized on the proposed extension of
Tyrone buys old county fire station
An agreement between Fayette County and Tyrone was reached Oct. 25, resulting in Tyrone purchasing the old fire station on Senoia Road for $5,000 Fayette County commissioners at the Oct.
Fayette says OK to request for Bradshaw annexation
Peachtree City developer proposes bringing in 28 acres on Hwy. 54 East for 27 homes plus mixed office-retail space — The Fayette County Commission on Oct. 25 decided not to
Fayette election winners: Rabold, Harbin, Seay, Stover
Democrats have strongest Fayette turnout in at least two decades — Retired Whitewater High School principal Roy Rabold received two-thirds of votes cast in District 2 for a seat on
2018 election: 37% of Fayette voters had cast ballots by Friday
Fayette County early voters turned out in a big way leading up to the Nov. 6 election, with 31,116 in-person voters casting ballots by the time early voting ended Friday.
When will Hwy. 54 traffic lights be ‘smart’ again?
Re-timing traffic signals ‘30% done’ — The paving on Ga. Highway 54 through Fayette County is complete, but when will the signal timing at intersections get back to normal? The
Rhodes returns to PTC in new role
Cajen Rhodes. The Citizen/file photo Former Peachtree City Recreation Director Cajen Rhodes will be returning to Peachtree City. This time he will serve in a dual role as the city’s
Rezoning for 294 apartments draws fire in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Planning Commission delays vote until November meeting — A rezoning request by Walton Communities to construct an apartment and retail development between the upcoming new City Hall greenspace property
Fayette students chart some of state’s highest SAT scores
The 2018 SAT scores are in, showing Fayette County students with the second highest scores in metro Atlanta. School system spokesperson Melinda Berry-Dreisbach said Fayette County’s public school students outperformed
Peachtree City planners say no to $500K lakefront condos
A rezoning proposal to construct 25 attached condos on on a 5-acre peninsula adjacent to Lake McIntosh got a thumbs down from the Peachtree City Planning Commission. The vote at
Fayetteville gives approval to Awkward microbrewery
The Awkward Brewery on Oct. 23 crossed the final hurdle in its bid to establish a microbrewery on Lee Street in Fayetteville. Co-owner Amanda Poliak received unanimous approval from the
Waffle House coming to south Peachtree City
A new Waffle House restaurant will soon be coming to Peachtree City, and will be located on the west side of Ga. Highway 74 South in the Wilshire Village retail
Fayette delays roundabout to study Goza-Antioch intersection
The Fayette County Commission on a 3-2 vote took a recommendation from the county transportation committee to delay the construction of a roundabout at Goza and Antioch roads for six
Dirt driveways at rural homes still legal after Fayette vote
Requirement for gravel or better parking areas voted down 2-3; ‘If we want city rules, we need to be in the city’ A proposal to have vehicles on residential lots
Fewer left turns from Peachtree City side streets in North Hwy. 74 plan
Council gets a look at traffic flow improvements in busy corridor; pickleball partisans disappointed — The Peachtree City Council got an overview recently of planned improvements to the busy Ga.
Fayetteville gets plan for improving roads, paths
As with other municipalities across Fayette County and the county government, draft plans for the Fayette County Transportation Plan (CTP) and Master Path Plan were presented at the Oct. 18
114 Fayetteville city workers to receive pay bump in new budget
Fayetteville Council approves new police body cams for $499,000 — The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 18 approved the recommendations of a recent pay and job classification study and a
Stricter parking rules for rural homes on Fayette agenda
Fayette would hire more marshals to enforce new parking restrictions A mixed-use annexation proposal along Ga. Highway 54 on Peachtree City’s east side and proposed ordinance to regulate vehicle parking
Is a new downtown in Peachtree City’s future?
Idea before City Council for redevelopment of older parts of the city would be a dramatic departure from original vision of multiple village centers and no central downtown A downtown
Passive park, Meade Fields makeover ahead for south Peachtree City
The southside of Peachtree City could soon look very different, after two actions taken by the Peachtree City Council. Earlier this year, the city’s staff was approached by Somerby residents
Pinewood Forest decides it likes its Fayetteville address after all — at least for now
An August request to the Fayetteville City Council to have the Pinewood Forest and west Fayetteville developments designated with the mailing address “Pinewood, Ga.” has been withdrawn. Above, Pinewood Forest President
Bradshaw annexation gets OK from Peachtree City Planning Commission
An annexation and rezoning proposal by developer Scott Bradshaw for 28.3 acres situated between Ga. Highway 54 East and Sumner Road received an approval for recommendation to the City Council
Fayetteville police seek upgraded body cams
$499,000 cost over 5 years, Chief Gray tells council; city may change to 2-step annexation process — The Fayetteville Police Department is looking to replace old and outdated body, patrol unit
Early voting starts Oct. 15 at 3 Fayette sites
Early voting available in Fayette County beginning Monday — Want to get your vote in early for the Nov. 6 general election? Now is the time to do so, with
PTC Planning Commission gives thumbs up to Bradshaw annexation request
Developer Scott Bradshaw. Photo/Ben Nelms. An annexation and rezoning proposal by developer Scott Bradshaw for 28.3 acres situated between Ga. Highway 54 East and Sumner Road received an approval
Controversial Fayette E-911 boss resigns
Multiple complaints about work schedules; 2nd staff flareup in a year; Brown allegedly said to spouse, ‘Your wife told me no … no one tells me no.’ — Fayette County
Fayetteville OKs neighbor to City Hall — Awkward Brewery
Andrew and Amanda Poliak on Sept. 27 received approval to rezone their property on Lee Street across from the Fayetteville City Hall to establish their Awkward Brewing microbrewery and tasting