Class aimed at curbing illegal activity at rental properties

The Peachtree City Developmental Services Division will present a landlord training seminar on Friday, January 30, 2009, from 1 – 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.

North American Airlines, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics Inc in Peachtree City is gearing up for the college football bowl season.

The Board of Natural Resources this week approved the recommendation of Governor Sonny Perdue to name Fayette County resident Chris Clark as the next Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Georgia’s Third District Rep. Lynn Westmoreland on Wednesday voted against the $14 billion bail-out package that would provide loans to the Big Three automakers. The bill passed the House 237-170.

Coweta County School Board Dec. 9 signed off on calendars for the next two school years. Calendars are posted on-line at www.cowetaschools.org

The annual parade in Senoia Dec. 6, “Light Up Senoia,” held true to its name. And as usual with practically any event in Senoia, crowds poured into the downtown area, bundled in warm clothes and prepared to brave the cold afternoon.

“I come in with a business approach. Mine is a community-based style of service. We need to be accountable to the citizens, giving the very best we can.” Those are the words of new Coweta County Fire Department Chief Johnny Teeters, who will begin work Jan. 1.

The Senoia City Council is expected Monday night to select an architectural firm to draw plans for the city’s new police headquarters.

The City of Newnan recently announced the recipients of the 2008 Service Anniversary awards. The Mayor and City Council recognized each loyal employee and awarded them a certificate, a pin, and savings bond.

The Optimist Club of Senoia sponsored its first-ever blood drive for the Senoia area on November 28.  The community drive, held at the Senoia United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., had been targeted by American Red Cross officials to bring in 33 pints of life-saving blood.  The local effort exceeded this goal by bringing in a total of 38 pints. 

Have a happy, and a safe, holiday season. That is the word from Newnan Police, who recently provided a message to shoppers to take extra precautions during the holiday shopping season.

It is a different kind of work, one where lives are put at risk so that other lives might be saved. Seven Newnan firefighters who saved a life during 2008 have been honored with the Annual Life Saver Award.

It was a meeting Dec. 9 to begin a discussion on what Fayette County residents want to see in their transportation future. And though that did occur, others at the meeting wanted to hear the particulars on the emerging West Fayetteville Bypass project. Nearly 180 attended the meeting at Fayette Senior Center.

Due to storm damage on December 10, a small portion of Peachtree City’s golf cart path system is closed until further notice, officials said.

Fayette County’s newest non-profit, Fayette Citizens for Open Government (FAYcog), held its first press conference Thursday morning. The group used the occasion to announce its intention to serve as a watchdog on behalf of citizens, to monitor local government and inform county residents of ongoing issues of importance.

2 neighborhoods hit Monday; 2 others targeted in recent past

Peachtree City police are hoping the public can tip them off to the person or persons who stole mail from more than 30 mailboxes in the Hampton Green and Morallion Hills area Monday.

Commission to vote Thursday for guaranteed lifetime pension for county workers

[Open government organization opposes defined benefit plan — See Letters.]

[Resident disputes wisdom of F’ville early retirement plan — See Letters.]

Eligible city of Fayetteville employees who want to do so can opt for voluntary early retirement under a plan and ordinance adopted by the city council Dec. 4. The plan could provide as much as $77,505 in the first year if all 13 eligible employees take the deal.

A former Fayette County High School student who last week admitted to being a member of the Crips gang also had recruited a middle school student into the gang, said Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard.

“If it’s time for me to go home, I’m going. If it’s time to go, then I’m excited.” Those were the words of Mike Pruitt in a conversation 11 months ago. Mike went home Saturday morning.

Christmas is a busy time for the Fayette Samaritans, a non-profit organization chartered to serve the food and clothing needs of needy Fayette Countians.

Presents under the tree — for many Fayette families that and a trip to church for the true meaning of Christmas is the culmination of their celebration.

Christmas with the Fayetteville Police Dec. 6 brought together four families with 14 children and officers for a different kind of Christmas. The large group gathered at Dixieland Fun Park for complimentary unlimited rides after being treated to pizzas donated by Stevi B’s Pizza. Chief Steve Heaton said officers received wish lists from children whose parents had lost their jobs or from families facing eviction. Local donations provided the way for officers to fill the lists and give Christmas presents to the kids. Photo/Ben Nelms

Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-0 at the Dec. 2 regular session in favor of Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s proposed oncology center.

A 14-year-old Fayetteville male was charged over the weekend after pulling a knife on his mother, while threatening that he would cut her.

Sheriff-elect Wayne Hannah will be sworn in as the 24th sheriff of Fayette County at a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Fayette County Justice Center.

An undercover sting featuring an underage minor ordering alcohol Friday resulted in servers at seven Peachtree City restaurants receiving court citations, police said.

Threatened to shoot one man if he tried to leave

The owner of a Peachtree City jewelry shop was arrested last week for taking customer dissatisfaction to a new level.

The man who headed up the Fayette County Sheriff's Drug Task Force for the past eight years died Saturday after a long bout with kidney cancer.

$910K shortfall predicted due to economy; less spending leads to lower sales tax revenue

A plan to cut a total of $1.53 million from this year’s Peachtree City budget met with very minor changes suggested by the City Council at a workshop Tuesday night.