Developer says path should be removed; city said ‘no’ in November

When Tim West moved his family into their home on St. Albans Way in Peachtree City in fall 2007, they were aware a cart path would be located next to their home.

In a statement issued earlier this week, the Fayette County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is urging “swift” apprehension of the person or persons who fired gunshots into two unoccupied churches in Fayette County last week.

Employee, video from Walmart lead to resolution

Peachtree City police arrested three people last week after one of them tried to use a fraudulent check at Walmart, officials said.

Will help advance governor’s legislative agenda at Capitol

Rep. Matt Ramsey, R-Peachtree City, now has even more responsibility in the Georgia legislature.

The Georgia House of Representatives today approved a bill that would ultimately fund the full obligation of a tax relief grant to all local governments.

Residents of two homes in Peachtree City have had to find other living quarters following two smoky fires that were extinguished with no injuries, according to the Peachtree City Fire Department.

The attempt by Kelly Rogers to open his Starship Adult Novelties and Gifts location at Thomas Crossroads evolved to another level earlier this week when Coweta commissioners in a called meeting adopted ordinances on sexually-oriented businesses and obscenity. His store now stocked and having already applied for his business license, Rogers said he will not be deterred and will either be granted the business license or go to court.

“This is your forum.” Those were the words of Palmetto Mayor John Miller Jan. 24 as more than two dozen residents met for a Saturday morning town hall meeting at Mt. Pleasant AME Church. The meeting was the second of two held Saturday.

Senoia council members are considering changes to the solid waste ordinance as it relates to the location of trash containers and how long they can stay streetside before and after trash pick-up. Mayor Robert Belisle asked the council to make suggestions and forward them to city administrator Richard Ferry.

Senoia City Council Jaqn. 26 unanimously approved a new job description for the Downtown Development Coordinator position.

Northgate High School was honored as a 2008 Georgia School of Excellence on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Georgia Department of Education’s 2nd annual Excellence Awards banquet.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a southbound traffic shift on Interstate 85 beginning at Exit 51 (State Route 154/McCollum-Sharpsburg Road) and extending to Exit 47 (State Route 34) beginning Sunday, February 1. This traffic shift is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The Carrollton physician indicted in May on charges of illegally dispensing prescription drugs from 2002 until his arrest in 2007 pleaded guilty today in federal court in Newnan to all 175 charges in a superceding indictment. Dr. Philip C. Astin III was the personal physician for wrestler and Fayette County resident Chris Benoit.

The financial situation at Fayette County School System for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year is one thing. But it is what is coming for the new school year beginning July 1 that poses a much bigger problem. Board members Tuesday heard a series of presentations intended to clarify the situation and lay the groundwork for budget decisions expected to culminate in March.

It was simple math Tuesday night as the Fayette County School Board voted unanimously to furlough a number of school system employees before the end of the fiscal year June 30. The measure will create $303,200 in budget savings that will offset a projected $240,332 deficit for the same period.

Three residents of Tyrone and Fayetteville have been arrested on drug charges resulting from two recent investigations by Fayette County Sheriff's Office Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT).

The celebration last week with the inauguration of President Barack Obama extended to participants at the 2009 Georgia Inaugural Gala.

The east Fayetteville bypass project may fall by the wayside as $7 million in state funding projected for the effort has come into question.

Fayette to cut 23 unfilled jobs in 2010 budget; health premiums, take-home cars being targeted

Fayette County employees may be facing some big changes in the coming fiscal year because of a downturn in sales tax revenues.

Danielle Mathis and her husband Nate were two of about 2 million people who made their way to Washington, D.C., last week for the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

An inventory of items owned by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has turned up some irregularities, new Sheriff Wayne Hannah told county commissioners last week.

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce held its 42nd annual banquet last Saturday evening, with nearly 200 members attending.

The Dreambuilder Award was begun in 2002 by then chair, Mike Hofrichter. It is given to an individual(s) who has contributed to the community and the chamber over a long period of time.

Resident called 911 from closet

A burglar picked the wrong north Fayette house to target Tuesday morning.

Council to vote on traffic light Feb. 5

A proposed new traffic light for Ga. Highway 54 West will come with a video camera that can zoom in either direction with the feed going straight to the area Georgia Department of Transportation office in Thomaston.

A Riverdale man was arrested Jan. 22 after stealing a Blu-ray disc player at the Best Buy store at Fayette Pavilion. He was detained by store personnel until officers could arrive.

A Fayetteville man was arrested Jan. 22 on family violence and other charges in an incident at his home involving his girlfriend and mother.

A man was robbed at gunpoint outside the Food Depot at Banks Station Jan. 23 after cashing his paycheck, Fayetteville police said. The two robbers fled in what was thought to be a Honda car, police said.

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

When it comes to crunching numbers, Fayette’s high school students know how to get the job done. They dominated the Griffin RESA 2009 Regional High School Math Contest bringing home two first place wins and sweeping the individual winners category.

On Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m., the Fayette County Republican Party will convene Precinct Mass Meetings to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Fayette County Republican Party Convention.