Coweta County’s preliminary unemployment rate for March fell by one-tenth of a point to 8.9 percent, a mirror image of the slight decrease experienced in the Chattahoochee-Flint region.

Senoia’s long-awaited new library came a step closer to reality Tuesday when Coweta County Library Board of Trustees approved a recommendation for the placement of the structure on property along Pylant Street and across the dirt driveway from Merri Mac Lake. Construction on the $1.7 million project is still likely to be 12-18 months away.

Alcohol package sales currently not allowed

A new company is proposing to open a package liquor store in Senoia at the intersection of Ga. highways 16 and 85.

However, there’s one significant problem. Senoia’s ordinances do not allow package alcohol sales, as pointed out Monday by Mayor Robert Belisle.

Coweta County commissioners at the April 21 meeting heard from Sharpsburg resident Michelle Humphries on the subject of conditions at the shelter and the plight of some of the animals there. Commissioners also heard from animal shelter director, Warden Bill McKenzie on improvements made recently at the facility. Commissioners said they would continue to look at ways to improve conditions at the shelter.

Senoia officials are hoping to convince more residents to recycle.

The city’s garbage company, Dependable Waste, offers recycling for free, City Manager Richard Ferry said at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Residents asked to report suspicious vehicles to non-emergency number: 770-461-4357

Burglars hit a home in the Smokerise subdivision in Peachtree City Monday between 9 a.m. and noon, police said.
The suspects got away with watches, wedding rings and money, police said.

Neighbors reported seeing an older white pickup parked in front of the home at 204 Smokerise Trace at the time, police said. The truck had a drive-out tag on the back and police have issued the above photo which is thought to be the suspects’ truck.

An employee at the Breast Health Clinic at 325 North Jeff Davis in Fayetteville escaped serious injury early Wednesday morning when she fell 13-15 feet into a two-foot diameter sinkhole that may be the remnants of an old well.

Fayette property values ‘weathered the storm’ better than most in metro, says assessor

By BEN NELMS

A consultant is proposing that Peachtree City should significantly increase its impact fees and eliminate a requirement that part of the funds be spent in a particular service area, generally, one of the city’s villages.

FAA says residential development is ‘discouraged’ in runway protection zones; Calulla Hill would deviate from PTC’s village concept

Fayette County will unveil its revised road alignment for the second phase of the West Fayetteville Bypass at a public meeting Tuesday, May 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the large meeting room at the county’s Stonewall government complex in downtown Fayetteville.

The name of the new store on Ga. Highway 85 South near Goza Road says Resurrection Clothing & More.

As an arm of Fayette County-based Action of Faith Ministries, the site is a multi-pronged approach aimed at filling a host of needs and turning lives around. Its proceeds provide a solution for recidivism in the criminal justice system. But more than anything, it is a symbol of a spiritual mission aimed at serving the whole person.

Christian City has long been a landmark for services for children and adults at its Union City campus. Executive Director Robert Crutchfield announced Monday a significant expansion to be detailed at a future town hall meeting.

A lawsuit challenging Peachtree City’s annexation of more than 782 acres in June 2007 is moot and has been dismissed, a superior court judge has ruled.

On April 18, 2009, North Georgia College and State University dedicated the historic drill field in honor of General (Retired) William J. “Lipp” Livsey of Fayetteville.

The Fayette County School Board voted unanimously Monday to authorize the refinancing of the 1999 bond for which the school system owes $24.9 million. The board approved Morgan Keegan & Co.. The move will save approximately $1 million in interest.

A quick response Tuesday by neighbors on Tanglewood Drive in Fayetteville led to the recovery of some of the items stolen at a residential burglary and the arrest of one of the three believed to be involved.

A faked prescription for Schedule II cough medicine led to the April 19 arrest of a College Park juvenile on forgery charges and the discovery of suspected cocaine and a concealed handgun in the vehicle of the three males who had traveled to several cities attempting to get forged prescriptions filled.

Deputies investigating 2 similar incidents

A Fayette man has been arrested in connection with the assault of a prostitute early Monday morning, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Thieves used a front-end loader just after 4 a.m. today to rip an ATM machine out of the ground at the Regions Bank at 100 Kedron Drive in Peachtree City, police said.

Police are seeking the public’s help in solving the crime. The front-end loader was stolen from a construction site, and police believe it was driven north on Ga. Highway 74 to reach the bank. The front-end loader may have been followed or led by a second escort vehicle, police said.

‘TEA Party’ result of frustration at federal government

A larger than expected crowd packed City Hall Plaza in Peachtree City at lunchtime Wednesday for a rally to protest against rampant spending by the federal government.

Proposed subdivision, event center may be in Falcon Field safety zone

A proposal to rezone 37 acres in Peachtree City’s industrial park for an 80-home subdivision and an event center with 12 overnight villas will be hashed out Thursday, April 30 at a special meeting of the city’s planning commission.

Recently members of the Peachtree City Fire Department were invited to come to the church to receive gifts from the Children’s Ministry for the work they do in protecting the city when accidents and emergencies occur. About 100 children greeted the fire crews as they came by to show off one of its engines as well as one of the four rescue ambulances serving Peachtree City.

Peachtree City multi-use path #1814, located between Smokerise Trace and Lake Kedron in northern Peachtree City, will close on the morning of Tuesday, April 21, officials said. It is expected to reopen later that afternoon, according to the city.

Peachtree City will now require trash haulers to enter into non-exclusive agreements to improve service and require recycling to be offered as part of a “regular” trash bill.

Aventure Aviation honored by small business group

Aventure Aviation, a supplier of aircraft parts headquartered in Peachtree City, has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the winner of the 2009 Exporter of the Year for Georgia and Exporter of the Year for the Southeast U.S.

Residents asked to report suspicious persons

Peachtree City police are warning residents about an increase in entering auto cases at shopping centers along Ga. Highway 54 West over the past few weeks.

Atlanta resident and former Fayette County resident Brandon Patton is back home. Reported missing since early April after not showing up in Tampa to take his 3 year-old daughter on vacation, Patton provided few clues about his absence. Patton has worked for two years as executive chef at the Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville.

A provision to extend Peachtree City’s bar closing hours on Saturdays from midnight to 2 a.m. Sundays didn’t even get a vote from the City Council tonight.

A minor traffic violation was going to lead to just a warning for a moving truck driver on north Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville around 5 p.m. this afternoon.