City staff is recommending the Peachtree City Council move forward on a closer look at an annexation request on the city’s eastside. “Staff recommends that Council accept the Step-Two annexation […]
Stop swimming in Lake Peachtree, the city warned Aug. 2. In an email blast, the city said, “Potentially harmful algae blooms were recently detected in Lake Peachtree. “When temperatures are
Board of Education raises property taxes 12%, tightens its budget belt — Fayette County Board of Education Announcing Proposed Property Tax Increase Over Rollback Millage Rate The Fayette County Board
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Aug. 1 the successful audit of Fayette County’s election infrastructure, both software and hardware, in preparation for the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 Presidential
The American Junior Golf Association has announced the annual AJGA Atlanta Classic tournament presented by UHY. The tournament will return to Fayette County, Georgia, on Aug. 17-20, 2023, at the
First-ever proposed rules about short-term rentals in Peachtree City get another discussion tonight as the City Council meets at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. The council has held public hearings
Project Snuggle is helping Starr’s Mill High make a difference in the lives of families when they might need it the most. Approximately 400,000 babies are born prematurely in the
Whitewater High is proving to be fertile recruiting ground for girls basketball. Recent years have seen six Lady Wildcats live the dream of playing college basketball with more on the
When I started our business twenty years ago, I worked from home and coffee shops around Fayetteville and Peachtree City. With a laptop, a good cup of coffee, and a
A motor vehicle accident in a residential section of Tyrone resulted in an arrest that may have put a stop to a considerable amount of criminal activity. According to a
OPINION — On August 1, the City Council in Peachtree City will be discussing some automatic incentive giveaways to attract economic development projects to the city. The financial incentives are
Three Fayette County students have been selected to join Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program. Zahra Farhart and Morgan Lilley, seniors at Stars Mill High School, and Kyla Brown,
Another exciting school year is right around the corner. The 2023-24 year begins on Thursday, August 3, and Fayette County Public Schools can’t wait to get started. The elementary school
The Chiefs are the best in the nation. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from McIntosh High is the winner of the 2023 GAMA Aviation Design
The 114 members of the Whitewater High School band spent two weeks this summer preparing the 21st edition of the Wildcat Band. Before school even began, each of the dedicated
A short section of Ebenezer Church Road will be closed beginning Monday, July 31, through Wednesday, August 2 due to construction (as shown above). The detour routes traffic along Lester
Fayette County students continue to rank among the top-performing systems in the state, with above-state-average numbers in the 2023 Georgia Milestones Assessment. Fayette County Public Schools ranked top 2 in
Tyrone property owners should expect a likely ad valorem tax increase this year, according to a news release from the town. The mayor and Town Council of the Town of
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the 2017 SPLOST Category II Tier II project at Inman Road July 27. The work
Fayette County deputies responded July 25 to a report of an altercation during which a man attempted to hold down a woman and rape her, according to an Sheriff’s Office
Becoming a teacher never seemed like an option for Scott Schmitt growing up, but he took a chance on a change in careers and found his calling. Now, Schmitt teaches
A Peachtree City police officer was nearly hit head-on while transporting a suspect to Fayette County Jail over the weekend, and another arrest was made as a result. According to
The Public Relations Department of Fayette County Public Schools received two awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for its communication efforts during the 2022-2023 school year. Public Information Officer
This is our twentieth year in business! I know I said that in last week’s column, but I’ll say it again because it’s hard to believe. In my very first
A “light-skinned” man dressed in all black and carrying an AR-15-type rifle held up the Crosstown Road Circle K convenience store early Monday and escaped with $100 in cash, according
The Mayor and City Council on July 20 approved the 2023 City of Fayetteville Strategic Plan, which will serve as a guide for the planning and development of the City
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Amid the fun and games of Vacation Bible School, serious spiritual business has taken place at churches across Georgia over the past two months, as shown at
Much to his credit, Peachtree City Councilman Clint Holland saw a significant problem with the process of approving zoning variances and asked that it be discussed at the July 13
Thanks in part to his decision to take an afternoon nap in his car, an Austell man found himself with overnight accommodations in the Fayette County Jail. According to a
Data centers keep the internet moving — for both companies and our communities. QTS’ proposed data center offers an opportunity to keep our county moving as well. Having served in
EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. (“EMS | MC”) recently notified certain customers in Fayette County, of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain patients. EMS |
Twice in the past few days a motorist attempted to outrun the police in Peachtree City. One got away. The other one didn’t. According to reports, officers attempted to stop
A woman who ran from police twice was chased down by Fayette County deputies and is now in custody. It all started with a June 25 domestic call, according to
The Patriots were well-represented on the national stage. Sandy Creek High’s chapter made its 16th consecutive trip to SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, placing among the top 8 in the
