Whitewater High School has been named Georgia’s first high school to receive the University of Georgia’s inaugural Director’s Cup, an award acknowledging the high school whose students have the highest […]
All Fayette schools in top 24%, all Coweta schools in top 26% in state The SAT tests taken by high schools students have changed again. In the new tests, the
So, what projects are included in the proposed continued E-SPLOST (education special purpose local option sales tax) question on the Nov. 7 ballot that the Fayette County Board of Education on
Visitors to Fayetteville will soon have another option for lodging. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a bed and breakfast for 200 North Jeff Davis Drive. The circa-1910 home will
The Fayette County Commission on Sept. 28 agreed to have county staff approach the Fayette County School System about using a portion of the existing trails behind Inman Elementary School
Fayetteville will be holding interactive town hall meetings in October to keep citizens aware of various aspects of life in their city. The meetings will be held on Oct. 9,
Coweta County School Superintendent Steve Barker has been selected as one of four finalists for 2018 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. School system spokesman Dean Jackson said Barker is among
A majority of the Fayette County Commission still opposes what a determined group of animal advocates wants: Formal input into how the county makes rules and policies dealing with stray
Developers want PUD zoning for 370 homes, 62 acres open space A work session item at the Sept. 26 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission came with a
School taxes cut in half for one-quarter of all residential properties It’s that time of year for one of life’s certainties — the taxes part. Fayette County property tax bills
The Tyrone Town Council on Sept. 21 got a look at possible enhancements to the downtown area that stemmed from citizen requests during the recent comprehensive plan update. Planning and
E-SPLOST 3 (education-special purpose local option sale tax) Citizens Advisory Committee Chairman Neil Sullivan on Sept. 18 updated the Fayette County Board of Education on the group’s efforts pertaining to
The Coweta County School System has concluded four of its five planned “community conversations” with parents and citizens to discuss future school growth. The final meeting will be held at
Fayette graduation rate falls slightly but remains second highest in metro Atlanta, third highest in state Fayette’s 2017 high school graduation rate remains strong at 89.3 percent, with the school
The Fayette County Commission on Sept. 15 voted to install sewer at the country animal shelter, to raise the operational capacity to 85 percent and to amend the animal ordinance
Issues with the now-controversial mural behind the dais at Tyrone Town Hall, and the Sept. 7 decision to keep the mural denoting portions of the town’s history, have generated comments
Tropical Storm Irma struck the area on Sept. 11, leaving significant areas of Fayetteville without power. During the storm and after, there was plenty of work for local law enforcement.
Ongoing issues with the intersection of Goza and Antioch roads in south Fayette County led to a Sept. 15 vote to fast-track evaluation and design improvements for the intersection. Though
A concept study for a multi-use bridge along Veterans Parkway over Sandy Creek and funding for the final project was approved Sept. 15 by the Fayette County Commission. Public Works
In its ongoing quest to create more options for connectivity in the city, the Fayetteville City Council will consider an agreement with DOT to build a pedestrian crossing at Lester
Chief Ranger Terry Quigley gave the annual forestry report to the Coweta County Commission on Sept. 7. The forestry unit covers 327,074 forested acres in Coweta, Fayette and south Fulton
One of the largest developments proposed in the county received a unanimous approval Thursday night from the Fayetteville City Council, with hardly any discussion. The 267-acre site near Veterans Parkway
The lowering of Lake Peachtree that signals the upcoming work to replace the spillway has begun. The first phase of the replacement spillway and dam project, the construction of a
Nearly 150 people attended the Sept. 7 meeting of the Tyrone Town Council where the now-controversial mural positioned behind the dais was the topic of discussion by the council and
2 council candidates, resident criticize TAD decision More residents will soon call downtown Fayetteville home after the City Council agreed Thursday night to allow the proposal to derive the tax
The clean-up after Tropical Storm Irma has begun in Peachtree City. “Peachtree City is alive with the sound of chainsaws and leaf blowers working on the debris from Tropical Storm
Urge residents to have emergency provisions in place by Monday; information from Fayetteville, Fayette County, Peachtree City and the Fayette and Coweta school systems Update – Sept. 10, 1:35 p.m.:
Nearly 150 people attended the Sept. 7 meeting of the Tyrone Town Council to discuss the mural noting some of the town’s history. Photo/Ben Nelms. Nearly 150 people attended the
After waiting nearly three years, the city of Senoia learned the state EPD has approved its request for a sewer plant. In a letter obtained by The Citizen, the EPD
Williams, Oddo wanted rollback; majority disagreed A split City Council Friday voted 3-to-2 to increase taxes on property owners in the city. After discussion, Councilman Jim Williams made a motion
The Fayetteville City Council will get its first look Thursday at a proposed business park that could reshape the western side of the city and the middle of Fayette County.
The recent resignation by Whitewater High School teacher Joshua Hitson following allegations about him on the Atlanta Antifascists website has drawn a response from former Whitewater Principal Roy Rabold. That
The Sept. 7 meeting of the Peachtree City Council will include topics relating to special events held in the city. A public hearing will be conducted pertaining to an amendment
Aberdeen Parkway to get 2-story office building A conceptual site plan intended to lead to the construction of two warehouse/office buildings at the South 74 Business Park was approved Aug.
