Police see it as a low-pain way to de-escalate a situation with a non-compliant suspect — The Fayetteville Police Department is implementing a new, non-lethal tool called the “BolaWrap” to […]
The James Waldrop Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on behalf of the National Society of the DAR recently presented two local businesses with the Flag of the
A special class project at Peachtree City Elementary ended in a delicious explosion. Shawn Agur’s 3rd grade class was learning about force, estimating, and inferences, and they decided to piece
Movie studio site expands with 100,000 sq.ft. office/warehouse; new City Hall opens, old City Hall now vacant — A new 89-unit townhome development within walking distance of downtown Fayetteville got
For 18 consecutive days — since May 20 — Fayette County has recorded that fewer than 1 person out of a hundred has been diagnosed with Covid-19 over 2-week periods
Save the date and join us for the next step in the Town Center Plan, Tyrone officials are urging. Town Center Action Planning Workshops will be held on June 7th
McIntosh clocks in at #420 in the nation, #15 in Georgia — U.S. News and World Report has ranked all five of Fayette County’s high schools in the top 22
Hoshizaki America, Inc. — headquartered in Peachtree City — on June 1 announced the formal appointment of Chris Karssiens as president. This comes after serving as interim president since March
Judge vacancy nominee could break new ground for Griffin Judicial circuit — first woman, first African-American — The former municipal court judge for Fayetteville and the woman who replaced her
Pedestrian bridge at hospital to be discussed — FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — June 3, 2021 Call to Order Opening Prayer The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Approval of
Here’s what’s on the June 3 agenda for the Peachtree City Council: CITY COUNCIL OF PEACHTREE CITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 3, 2021 6:30 p.m. I. Call to Order II.
Here’s what’s scheduled to come before the Tyrone Town Council Thursday night. June 3, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Social distancing will be observed and seating is limited. The meeting can
Wednesday evening wreck closed all lanes of Hwy. 54 at Gingercake Road for more than an hour, witness said — Kenneth Carden, 22, a Fayette County resident, died Wednesday evening
City of Fayetteville administrative departments are moving from the old City Hall at 240 South Glynn Street to the new City Hall at 210 Stonewall Avenue West on Thursday and
For many years, Starr’s Mill has ranked among the state’s elite baseball programs, but the top prize always eluded the Panthers until now. On May 25, they swept the Loganville
Help your student stay on top of their learning with summer at-home activities. On the school system’s website, you’ll find a host of free educational activities for students from kindergarten
For the first time since January 2020, the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library (FFCPL) are resuming in-person book sales at the library to raise funds in support of
Sunset Sounds is back as of Friday, June 18, 2021. Join the City of Peachtree City’s Recreation and Special Events Department at Drake Field for this free summer concert series. Food
Pandemic numbers in Fayette in a long wind-down — All 5 of Fayette County’s high schools plan fully in-person graduation ceremonies May 28, the first such sign of widespread normalcy
After over a year of Covid restrictions, the Southern Crescent Chorale is bringing live entertainment back to our community. The seventeenth appearance at Southern Ground Amphitheater will bring the “Great
The man suspected of firing two bullets May 7 into a Riverdale High School senior football player has turned himself in at the Fayette County Jail, Sheriff Barry Babb said
The Chiefs again reign supreme. With a 2-1 victory over the Johnson Knights on May 13 at McEachern High, the McIntosh boys successfully defended their state soccer championship. Playing against
The sun shone down on the lacrosse practice field at Whitewater High as dozens of faces smiled through the tears. Though the memorial dedication could have been dark, it was
County to use one-time windfall for “smart” water meters, new health department building, training facilities for first responders — Two groups of residents tried to persuade the Fayette County Commission
Dear Fayette County Commissioners, On last Thursday May 6, at least 4 of you were ready to pass a budget based on a presentation from the County Manager that you
Commissioners — I, among others, watched with incredulity the attempt last week to pass a budget without the normal procedures in place to provide information to the public, present information
Whitewater High School Assistant Principal Maggie Walls has been promoted to principal at McIntosh High School. She will replace Dr. Dan Lane who is retiring at the end of this
Fayette County Sheriff’s investigators have been interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance video of a fatal shooting in Kenwood Park in northern Fayette County Friday afternoon. Dead is Daquan Gillett, 18,
Covid-19 vaccination numbers provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health May 9 show 100% of the age 75 and above group in Fayette County have been vaccinated. The 65
New infections at lowest level in many months; 15 new cases in Fayette schools last week — The number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed by testing in Fayette County has
A Peachtree City man is behind bars on multiple charges of illegal drugs, weapons and domestic violence that began the night of May 4 and ended in a traffic stop
When the horses sped around the track at the Kentucky Derby on May 1, there was one local person with a particular rooting interest. Starr’s Mill High alum Eric Armagost
“Celebrating 200 years of Fayette County’s past and bright future” is the description of the official observance of the county’s Bicentennial Parade set for Saturday, May 15. The birthday party
It started with a call to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department in May of last year. There’s a suspicious situation in a parked car at an address in Fayette, authorities
