How to land the big ones takes center stage at development forum — Economic development is an easy thing to desire, but landing a business prospect requires a true commitment […]
McAlister’s Deli on Hwy. 74 N., Panera Bread, coffee shop on Hwy. 74 S. get Planning Commission OK — The Peachtree City Planning Commission is expanding dining choices for residents
A proposal to rezone 48.9 acres on Dogwood Trail near Tyrone for a 36-lot subdivision was approved by the Fayette County Commission at the Sept. 27 meeting. The rezoning request
A proposal by developer Rick Halbert to construct six homes on 18.34 acres on Goza Road was approved by the Fayette County Commission at the Sept. 27 board meeting. The
The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 4 approved the architectural firm that will design the new City Hall and park areas off Stonewall Avenue. Pictured, from left, are Councilman
Medical cannabis products in Georgia are legally available to citizens with certain state-approved medical conditions, though the law does not provide a way to purchase those products in-state or to
The Fayette County Fire Marshal James Hall reminds residents that the outdoor burn ban ended Oct. 1, but not the requirement to first get a permit. Though the outdoor burn
An Oct. 2 joint meeting of the Fayette County Commission and Transportation Committee at Peachtree City Hall provided the first look at a privately-funded proposal to install solar-operated flying pods
Fayette officials to hear pitch Oct. 2 in PTC for privately funded transit network — The Fayette County Commission and the Fayette County Transportation Committee will hold a joint meeting
The Tyrone Town Council on Sept. 20 voted to enter into a no-cost agreement with a consultant to secure financial advice related to the construction of a new municipal complex
Among the items at the Sept. 27 meeting of the Fayette County Commission will be a request from developer Rick Halbert to rezone 18.6 acres on Goza Road to accommodate
Fayette County’s combined graduation rate remains second highest in metro Atlanta — Fayette County’s 2018 high school graduation rate remains strong at 88.8 percent, with the school system posting the
The building complex that housed Fayette County High School for 40 years is on its way to becoming the new headquarters of the entire school system. Above, work on the renovation
As the NFL’s Super Bowl gets ready to land in Atlanta in February, Peachtree City may wind up seeing an economic impact from the mega event. Peachtree City Convention and
Superior Court Judge Crawford says $15,000 paid to him by court clerk was a forgotten legal fee owed to him Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Robert “Mack” Crawford has
“It’s a real success story.” Those were the words of Ralph Faris, one of the neighbors attending the Aug. 30 opening of the Emerald Lake dam and spillway on Emerald
The Fayetteville City Council at the Sept. 6 meeting included, from left, council members Harlan Shirley, Kathaleen Brewer, Paul Oddo, Mayor Ed Johnson and councilmen Rich Hoffman and Scott
Piedmont Fayette Hospital announced the launch of Project SEARCH, a new internship program in partnership with Fayette County Schools. Project SEARCH’s primary focus is to secure competitive employment for high
Local schools launch new initiative ‘to redefine what education means in an ever-evolving world’ The Fayette County School System has launched the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, a new national
TSTT Investments attorney Kathy Zickert. Photo/Ben Nelms. The Fayette County Commission on Aug. 23 may have avoided being held in contempt of court by approving a court-ordered rezoning of
The Peachtree City East Shopping Center on Ga. Highway 54, which includes Publix, is one of the commercial properties seeking to annex into Peachtree City. Photo/Stock. The Fayette County
ISE awarded a no-bid contract for $100K more per year than current costs; now getting paid for 10 other system projects Peachtree City’s water and sewerage authority will now be
The conceptual site plan for two commercial buildings proposed to be located on Ga. Highway 74 North in Peachtree City fronting the Hilton Garden Inn was tabled Aug. 13 by
Among the items at the Aug. 23 meeting of the Fayette County Commission will be rezoning requests to establish single-family subdivisions on Dogwood Trail, Westbridge Road and Old Ford Road.
A Fayette County middle school teacher has been recognized as one of America’s top 10 innovative teachers by The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Dr. Kathleen Lanman, a science
After being nominated by Fayette County Public Schools, Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU) was selected for the 2018 Work-Based Learning Business Partner Award presented by the Georgia Association of Career
A recent informational meeting on the new Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) provided a few answers to questions pertaining to Fayette County. Meantime, the 10 ATL districts are
What has been the parking area at Handley Park on Handley Road in Tyrone, and the wooded area behind it, are planned to become the site of the town’s
The Peachtree City Airport Authority at its Aug. 9 meeting voted to provide Chadwick Homes with a letter of support for the builder’s proposal to construct 24 condos on a
Fayetteville Fire Chief Alan Jones. Photo/Ben Nelms. The long-awaited fire station on Fayetteville’s west side moved a step closer to reality on Aug. 16. The City Council hired Hogan
The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 16 adopted the 2018 millage rate set at 5.646 mills, representing a 44.92 percent increase. The council conducted the third and final public
Last call to speak about city’s 1.8 percent tax hike; Council will decide whether to move eastside annexation request forward Thursday night brings the last chance for Peachtree City residents
Members of the Fayette County Commission at the Aug. 9 meeting include, from left, Commissioner Chuck Oddo, Chairman Eric Maxwell and commissioners Randy Ognio and Charles Rousseau. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Fayetteville’s 1st mini-city, Pinewood Forest, seeks postal separation from city Pinewood Forest wants to change its mailing address to something other than Fayetteville. Company officials at the Aug. 2 meeting
