Decision on Fayetteville mini-city may come Aug. 2
It has been nearly six months since the large Folia Crossroads mixed-use development along Ga. Highway 54 West in Fayetteville was proposed. The item was tabled again at July 19 […]
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Deer-dog run-ins said to be on the decrease in Peachtree City neighborhoods
It was in late June and early July that reports of deer attacking dogs and their owners made the rounds in Peachtree City. Though some social media posts still reference
2nd ‘dangerous’ dog put down after attacks on 2 people
A June 29 attack on two dogs, an owner and a neighbor at two residences in a neighborhood off Banks Road near north Fayetteville by two Argentinian mastiffs resulted in
180 homes on 66 acres approved for Peachtree City’s westside
$37 million budget sails toward Aug. 2 approval The Peachtree City Council unanimously gave the green light Thursday night for up to 180 homes to be built on 66.5 acres
Earlier Sunday cocktails to be on Fayetteville, Peachtree City ballots
Fayetteville and Peachtree City voters in November will have their say on a referendum that would allow restaurants to serve alcohol beginning at 11 a.m. on Sundays. The current law
COSTCO eyes move to Fischer Crossing in east Coweta
It looks like COSTCO wants to come to the large Fischer Crossing retail area in east Coweta County, giving Fayette County residents a second wholesaler within a mile of Peachtree
Deputy serves as Fayette’s own snake wrangler
Law enforcement officers respond to a nearly endless number of calls for assistance. Among those are the calls to remove snakes from a home or yard. The Fayette County
Peachtree City’s #2 cop surveys frontline law enforcement methods in Israel
Assistant Chief Stan Pye impressed with Israel’s approach to community policing There is always more to learn in the ever-challenging world of law enforcement. Sometimes that learning occurs outside the
Fayetteville robber pepper-sprays store clerk to steal iPhone Wednesday
Striking the same phone store for the second time, a man pepper-sprayed the clerk at Cricket Wireless, 154 Banks Crossing, snatched an iPhone and fled on foot, according to Fayetteville
Fayette votes $15 million for new public safety radio system
The Fayette County Commission on a 3-0 vote on July 12 approved the purchase of a $14.9 million public safety radio system funded by SPLOST (special purpose local option sales
What are we getting for our money, Peachtree City asks FCDA
Representatives of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) on July 10 gave the Peachtree City Council an overview of revenue rationale set to begin its third year. Peachtree City’s contribution
Court-ordered Ebenezer Road residential rezoning delayed until August
A residential rezoning request denied in July 2016 and back before the Fayette County Commission after Fayette County Superior Court Judge Christopher Edwards decided in favor of the developer was
Local volleyball star turning pro
Sandy Creek High grad Allie Davenport is about to embark on a professional volleyball career. After winning two state championships and various All-State honors in high school, she spent four
Fayette’s overall health score ranked 4th in Ga., 33% obese
The Fayette County Board of Health is involved in the effort to gain Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation status for District 4 of the state Department of Public Health
Future Crosstown Road roundabout approved
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Fayette County and Peachtree City dealing the future Crosstown Drive roundabout was adopted by the Fayette County Commission on June 28. The vote by the
Paving delays expected on Ga. Highway 54 beginning July 12 through weekend
This map shows the detour routes to be in place next week when paving crews work on Ga. Highway 74 on the north and south sides of Ga. Highway
Expect delays on Kelly Drive in Peachtree City beginning July 16
Motorists travelling on Kelly Drive in Peachtree City should plan to use another route beginning Monday, July 16 due to needed road work. Repaving and other work is expected to
Attack of the Peachtree City deer without fear
One dog killed, others trampled in multiple deer attacks; some residents worry about safety of their small children You sometimes see deer in lush Peachtree City neighborhoods. But deer who
Movies and more coming to Tyrone in a big way
Film studios, restaurants, theater, retail, offices, 121 residential units planned for 105 acres along Hwy. 74 Update – July 12: The original story noted project plans which included apartments and townhomes.
Court-ordered rehearing on rezoning 212 acres on Ebenezer Rd. is July 12
The July 12 meeting of the Fayette County Commission will include the return of a proposal to rezone 212 acres along Ebenezer Road for a new subdivision. The request from
Runoff early voting now underway in Fayette
GOP to choose nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state; Democrats to pick nominee for state school chief Early voting for the July 24 runoff election has begun and
Fayette woman among missionaries fleeing Haiti violence
Paige Fierbaugh didn’t kiss the ground when she stepped on U.S. soil Tuesday afternoon, but she considered it. “I was just glad to be back,” she said. Her month-long stay
31 new teachers included in Fayette Board of Education $211.5 million budget
$5.4 million goes to teacher retirement rate hike; intent is to keep low student-teacher ratio; 20-year teachers make 6-figures, counting benefits The Fayette County Board of Education on June 25
Peachtree City eyes $37 million budget
3.4% increase will maintain 38% reserve fund; 40% goes for public safety; city brings mowing back in-house A budget workshop on the FY 2019 proposed Peachtree City budget was held
For 6th straight year, Fayette plans tax rate rollback
Adoption of $52.7 million budget includes 14 new full-time county workers The Fayette County Commission on June 28 adopted the FY 2019 budget that takes effect on July 1. The
Bye-bye, Fayetteville Hwy. 85 suicide lane
Fayetteville, county agree on funding landscaped medians along busiest stretch of North Glynn Street An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Fayette County and Fayetteville for a future landscaped median project for
20 more acres to be added to south Fayetteville along with 52 new homes?
A non-voting work session topic at the June 26 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission gave commissioners an initial look at a preliminary proposal to annex 20 acres
Fayette deputy shoots attacking dog
2 people, small Yorkie injured in earlier attacks by 2 roaming dogs northeast of Fayetteville Back-to-back dog attacks by two Argentinian mastiffs during the morning hours of June 29 in
Peachtree City planners OK with 180 homes on 66 acres in Wilksmoor
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on June 25 recommended the approval of a rezoning request on 66 acres in Wilksmoor Village for 180 homes. The property totaling 66.5 acres exists
240 apartments on 31.5 acres on Fayetteville’s agenda
A rezoning proposal to construct 240 apartments and 12,000 sq. ft. of office space on Ga. Highway 54 near Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville was the topic of a non-voting
Fayette School Board approves assigning rifles to middle, high schools
A rifle in a safe at each middle and high school will be available to school cops, providing more firepower against shooters Preemptive measures are being added to the Fayette
Peachtree City celebrates the 4th
Peachtree City’s 2018 4th of July Parade, Fourth Fest and other festivities were as big and fun as ever. Weather was mild for July in Georgia and spirits were high all
Celebrating the 4th of July in Peachtree City: Here’s the schedule
Peachtree City Public Information Officer Betsy Tyler has schedule information and advice for the 4th: · No blankets or tarps will be allowed at City Hall Plaza before the 4th
Get ready for the Fourth of July in Peachtree City!
Peachtree City’s popular Independence Day Celebration is 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Peachtree Parkway (parade) and Drake Field (fireworks), Peachtree City on — of course — July 4. This treasured