Brush fire re-flares, damages neighbor’s house
A March 13 brush fire on Grandmas Lane in south Fayette County caused damage to the rear of an adjacent residence, but caused no injuries. Deputy Fire Chief Tom Bartlett […]
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Tyrone celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
A large crowd turned out for the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, held March 16 at Shamrock Park in Tyrone. Among the many activities were the Little Leprechaun Contest (below),
Jesus Prom welcomes special partygoers
Nearly 200 special needs participants from Fayette and Coweta counties arrived at Legacy Christian Church in Senoia on March 15 for the annual Jesus Prom. The arrivals were greeted by
Fayetteville eyes outdoor drinking in new entertainment districts
Downtown Fayetteville and Pinewood Forest could become designated areas for consuming alcohol outdoors if the City Council approves the measure on March 21. The first reading of an amendment to
Falcon Field Civil Air Patrol squadron needs to find new home by April 30
The Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron (SER-GA-116) of the Civil Air Patrol has outgrown its current location at the airport and needs to find a new home by April
Council approves medical helipad site near Fayette Pavilion
A proposal to establish an Air Evac helipad on Promenade Parkway near the Fayette Pavilion was approved March 7 by the Fayetteville City Council. The proposal was met with opposition
Potential future for Peachtree City trash: Added fee of $42 a year per house
UPDATED MARCH 13 — Mandatory participation may be off the table, but Peachtree City is still seeking bids for a single garbage pick-up provider for every house in Peachtree City,
Council: Peachtree City needs big money for big fixes
Senior Planner: City’s venerable multi-village concept “needs to be modernized” — Peachtree City is wearing out, and we’ve got to figure out how to pay for repairing and fixing it
Peachtree City throws a fun party for its 60th birthday
It was a perfect day for an outdoor birthday party. And Drake Field was the ideal setting on March 9 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Peachtree
Tell Fayette how to improve 4 road corridors March 18
An open house designed to obtain input from citizens on transportation improvements along four roadway corridors across Fayette County will be held March 18 at the Fayette County Library in
Planning Commission gives cool reception to 1st Peachtree City redevelopment project
Commission members polite but say the apartment-heavy plan is not their idea of a live-walk-work space — The initial concept for a dramatic change to the Aberdeen Village retail area
You‘re invited to Peachtree City‘s birthday celebration this week
Peachtree City celebrates this week the date of its official founding as an incorporated city 60 years ago. On Friday, March 8, join the conversation at Flat Creek Country Club
Fayette County High School Tigers play for state basketball title
The Fayette County High School varsity boys basketball team will be playing in the Region 5 AAAAA State Championship game this Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in Macon, Ga.
Fayette hospital to build 5-floor cancer treatment center by end of 2020
Fayetteville approves addition of 266 parking spaces — A proposal that will add 266 parking spaces on the northwest side Piedmont Fayette Hospital was approved Feb. 21 by the Fayetteville
Peachtree City grapples with costs of ‘aging community’
‘Sustainability’ is theme of March 5 public workshop; ‘big things are coming’ — Like a teacher prepping students for a hard test, Peachtree City Manager Jon Rorie spent over an
270 apartments approved for Fayetteville’s Grady Ave.
31 acres rezoned adjacent to proposed new city park — A proposal to rezone nearly 31 acres between Grady Avenue and the new city property to the north for a
Pace Lynch and Crescent Communities unveil proposal for Calistoa Lake McIntosh
Plans for Calistoa Lake McIntosh show a mixed-use development situated on 37 acres adjacent to Lake McIntosh and the Planterra Golf Club. Rendering/Pace Lynch. Peachtree City developer Pace
Booth faculty wants most costly option: Build $40 million new school
Margin was 64-to-2 for new site on Stagecoach Road; upgrading old building least costly at $28 million — A survey of groups that would be impacted by a decision on
Costco construction underway for new warehouse club near Peachtree City
Ground has been broken for the newest addition to the Fischer Crossing development on Ga. Highway 34 just over the Coweta County line. A 157,000 sq. ft. Costco is going
A win and a tie for FCHS soccer
The Fayette County Tigers girls soccer team was unbeatable Feb. 15, outscoring Clayton County’s Drew High School girls 8-0. In the photo above, Raegan Dallman takes possession to keep the
Part 1 of hospital expansion plans comes to Fayetteville Council Feb. 21
A proposal that would expand parking on Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s northwest side is expected to come up for a vote before the Fayetteville City Council Feb. 21. It had its
Rezonings for 3 sites headed for Fayetteville vote Feb. 21
Proposals would allow 145 homes on south side, 270 apartments off Grady Avenue, office complex across from hospital — Proposals for a single-family subdivision, a downtown mixed-use development and an
Piedmont Fayette one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for fifth straight year
Piedmont Fayette Hospital has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for the fifth consecutive year and has earned the designation as one of America’s Best hospitals for 11
21st Blended Heritage Celebration returns to Fayette County Public Library Feb. 22
The Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library welcome the community to the 21st annual Blended Heritage Celebration, a free evening of performing arts
Starr’s Mill presents spring musical, ‘Back to the 80’s’
Join Starr’s Mill High School Fine Arts Department as they perform the spring musical, “Back to the 80’s” Feb. 28, March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m.
Students told future looks bright for working on films shot in Fayette
“Enormous amount of money being spent making content … So there’s not enough crew and facilities to spend that money” — The Georgia Film Academy at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in
State of the City: Mayor seeks ‘progressive, sustainable growth’
“We want to be intentional with development policies that will stimulate pride in our city. This begins with welcoming developers who want to be long-term and integral partners in our
Transportation technology firm begins work on Peachtree City headquarters
Efforts that will lead to the construction of the new headquarters for Peachtree City-based transportation technology company SMC3 (Southern Motor Carriers Association) on Lexington Circle are underway. Completion of the
3 named finalists for Fayette’s Teacher of the Year
This is the moment Fayette County has been waiting for, the Fayette County Public School System has named the three finalists in the running for Fayette County’s 2019 Teacher of
7-period day detrimental to McIntosh students
I am a student at McIntosh High School and a six-period day works for me. After reading Mrs. Marion Key’s letter to the editor (The Citizen, Nov. 6 and Dec.
BOLO issued for Feb. 2 home shooting incidents
Fayetteville police are searching for this person and vehicle in connection with shots fired into two homes on Feb. 2. Photo/Fayetteville Police Department. A BOLO (be on the look-out)
Pinewood Forest, Pace Lynch announce mixed-use project
The newest addition announced at Pinewood Forest in Fayetteville is a nearly 53,000 sq. ft. mixed-use building on J. Arthur Rank Avenue. Rendering/Pace Lynch. Pinewood Forest on Feb. 7
Peachtree City Council members held illegal meeting?
Former WASA chairman accuses Peachtree City sewer board members of violating sunshine laws; complaint names Mayor Fleisch and 4 council members; no comment as of Wednesday — Former Peachtree City
Fayette crime stats driven by vehicle break-ins
Surprise: Thieves target vehicle with military, hunting or gun supporter sticker or decal on it — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has released an analysis of entering auto incidents that