The mask mandate for Fayette County public schools has cut Covid infection numbers and has allowed hundreds of exposed students to remain in schools in a modified quarantine, said Fayette […]
Fewer school staff members got sick with Covid-19 last week than the week before, while student infection numbers remained nearly the same, according to the system’s weekly report posted Sept.
The Friends of the Fayette County Public Library (FFCPL) will be holding their fall book sale September 24-25. FFCPL, a local non-profit, will be selling thousands of books, DVDs, CDs,
Catch a star on the rise! Kamryn Washington has visions of becoming a famous actor, and she’s working hard to make her dream come true. Washington, an 8th grader at
A Fayette County High School student was charged with battery on a school teacher or other school personnel in a Sept. 9 incident that began in the school’s gym and
Citing data from August and the first 3 days of September for new Covid-19 infections of Fayette County residents, the county school system administration has extended the facial covering mandate
Quarantined numbers fall to 91 — 30% of the previous week’s total; will mask mandate be lifted this week? — The Covid-19 disruption of Fayette Public Schools is on a
Free admission to multiple antique tools and equipment displays — After a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Inman Farm Heritage Days has returned in a big way. The three-day event,
The late summer surge of Covid-19 shows signs of having peaked, and case numbers continue to decline across both Georgia and Fayette County, according to data from the Georgia Department
The much-anticipated renewal of the county’s oldest football rivalry did not disappoint. McIntosh played host for their foes up the road, the Fayette County Tigers, as they battled in the
Local Fayette County banker, Jerry Stapleton, released his first book, “Out of Fire and Ash” this summer. Jerry retired from banking six years ago after a 45-year career, twenty-five of
Fayette County’s steady rise in one closely watched metric now has reversed its course and is headed in a more hopeful direction, according to data from the Georgia Department of
Commemorative Air Base Georgia is offering companies and organizations an opportunity to show support for the Greatest Generation, the men and women who won World War II. Tickets and sponsorships
New Covid-19 cases fell by 36% in Fayette County public schools last week compared to the previous week, from 174 down to 110, according to the Sept. 3 school system
‘A walkable paradise for families’ — Peachtree City has been named as the best family-friendly suburb in the Atlanta metro area for 2021 by Realtor.com, a national real estate site.
Amanda Dennis — whose hometown is Peachtree City — and the USA Women’s Goalball team took silver at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Friday, Sept. 3, falling 9-2 to repeat
Three local musical groups and one soloist will take the stage at Fayetteville’s City Center Park on Saturday evening, September 11, for the second-annual Fayette County 9-11 Tribute. Leading out
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City was recognized as the Club of the Year by District 6900 for Category IV. The Club of the Year award recognizes clubs for Foundation
Island Fin Poké, a fast casual restaurant famous for its Hawaiian style build-your-own Poké bowls, plans to open its first Georgia location in Peachtree City. Located at 100 N. Peachtree
Starr’s Mill High will be the site as the county’s marching bands gather for an evening of thrilling performances. Supporters of Fayette County High, McIntosh, Sandy Creek, Starr’s Mill, Whitewater,
The Fayetteville Police Department on August 19 was publicly presented with its 2021 state certification award from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police during the Fayetteville City Council meeting.
Georgia-based club to kick off play in 2022 — PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The United Soccer League (USL) Aug. 24 announced Peachtree City MOBA is the latest club to join
Last week brought good news on the school front, but somber news on the countywide Covid case count. Fayette County’s 24 public schools recorded big drops in both new infections
ATLANTA — The current surge of Covid cases throughout Georgia is stretching hospital and EMS personnel and resources to unprecedented levels, according to Nancy Nydam, director of communications for the
2-week infections rise in Fayette to 650, daily number approaching winter surge level — If you see Georgia National Guard uniforms around Piedmont Fayette Hospital in coming days, be reassured:
When all schools test below 1% infections of total system population for 2 weeks, system will reevaluate — It’s official: Masks are mandatory at all Fayette schools through the middle
County cases increasing more than 50 per day on average, numbers not seen since last winter’s surge — A report Friday showed that Covid cases among staff members and students
1 contested race in Fayetteville, 1 in Tyrone — The ballot for Peachtree City council elections this fall is crowded: 5 candidates are running for the open mayoral post, 4
Fifteen of Fayette County’s 24 public schools were under a face covering mandate as of Thursday, Aug. 19, according to Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, the school system’s public information officer late Thursday
A rising star is ready to shine on the silver screen. Starr’s Mill High sophomore William Kelly is making his movie debut in a newly-released film, “Notorious Nick.” “Notorious Nick”
Local-law-imposed tax cap requires Fayette to collect less revenue even as board raises millage rate — The Fayette County Board of Education Aug. 12 in a news release announced its
A Peachtree City father of two lost his life during the afternoon hours of Aug. 14 after his vehicle left the roadway on Ga. Highway 54 at the Peachtree Crossing
An Aug. 12 domestic dispute near Peachtree City during which a family member and the residence were doused with gasoline, along with gunshots fired by a 55-year-old male resident, led
A Catholic school in Tyrone that opened in 1999 for pre-K through 8th grade will be shutting its doors after this school year to merge with a Catholic high school
