Proposal to make Founders Day non-profit

Tyrone council members may have moved a step closer to determining the fate of next year’s Founders Day celebration. In discussions Thursday, the council heard a suggestion from Founders Day co-organizer and Tyrone Depot owner Chip Young that the town consider making the event a non-profit corporation. Prior discussions on the matter included the potential for the town no longer having the annual event. The discussion Thursday for intended for information purposes only.

Tyrone honors its police officers at annual dinner

Tyrone honors its police officers at annual dinner

The honors flowed Wednesday night at Tyrone Depot as the town’s police officers were joined by Sheriff Randall Johnson for the annual awards dinner recognizing the year’s achievements.

PTC may tackle building height

Changes may require more landscaping, other concessions

Peachtree City may change the way it handles requests for buildings eclipsing 35 feet tall.

New tourism budget approved

City also changes policy for amphitheater operations

The Peachtree City Council approved a new $1.2 million budget for the city’s tourism association Thursday night.

PTC may change open space zoning

Monday night the Peachtree City Planning Commission will consider changes to the city’s zoning ordinance for land designated as open space.

Rabid raccoon found in Newnan

A case of rabies has been confirmed in Newnan, though the infection was limited only to a raccoon caught on Pitts Street.

Senoia-Bogee office proposal nuked by council

It was a long time coming, but in the end Senoia City Council Dec. 1 denied the Rockaway Road annexation and rezoning request by Bogee Development, LLC that would have relocated their company headquarters to the 4 acre site that is surrounded by city limits on the east, west and south. Council members voted unanimously to deny the application.

'Adult oriented" store coming to Thomas Crossroads

One of Coweta County’s new businesses may not be the dime-a-dozen type, but it’s owner says it fills a need. Coweta resident and Starship CEO Kelly Rogers said the new Thomas Crossroads location that will sell “adult-oriented” and other items is expected to open in mid-January.

Coweta to consider agreement with public health Dec. 11

Let’s hope it is never needed. Coweta County commissioners Dec. 4 deferred a decision on a Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Division of Public Health (DPH) District 4 to facilitate local and regional pandemic influenza planning, plan evaluation and the exercising of those plans.

Saxby, McDonald and Sheffield win Coweta in state runoff

Coweta said “yes” to Saxby Chambliss, with nearly 75 percent of voters Dec. 2 postured to keep him in Washington, as 42 percent of Coweta’s 70,758 registered voters went to the polls.

Senoia adds historical preservation to 09 budget

Senoia City Council made a minor change to the $2.11 million General Fund Budget that takes effect Jan. 1. Council members Dec. 1 voted unanimously to add $1,800 for historical preservation and reduce the Financial Administration portion of the budget to offset it.

PTC’s Rinnai honored for energy efficiency

Rinnai Corporation, the world's largest gas appliance manufacturer and leading tankless water heater manufacturer, was recently awarded the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, the economy, and national security.

Former FCHS student gets 4 years prison for gang fight

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A former senior at Fayette County High School was sentenced this morning to four years in prison for his participation in a bathroom fight between rival gang members at the school in November 2007.

Coweta says yes to Chambliss

Coweta voters mirrored their counterparts statewide Tuesday, sending U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss back to Washington. Forty-two percent of Coweta’s registered voters went to the polls.

PTC budget cuts cover more than $910K shortfall

A plan to cut $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.

Chambliss takes Fayette runoff; turnout above 50%

Perhaps spurred by the avalanche of political advertising for the past three weeks, Fayette County voters turned out in unusually high numbers for a Tuesday runoff election to give a nearly 7-to-3 winning margin to incumbent Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss over Democrat Jim Martin.

Cop Reports 120308

The following arrests were reported for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

PTC grapples with deep budget cuts

With local consumer spending on the skids, city takes hit in sales taxes, other collections

Reacting to reduced revenue estimates due to the downturn in the economy Peachtree City staff is suggesting cuts to departmental budgets of more than $886,000, along with a host of project cuts.

What’s up with PTC’s do-over of W. Village annexing?

On paper, the annexation proposed by Brent Scarbrough and Company looks exactly the same as the annexation approved for the 400-acre site for another developer in May 2007 by the City Council.

Want a say on roads? Show up on Dec. 9

If you want a say on what future roads are built and where, here’s your chance.

Fayette residents are being invited to consider the county’s transportation future, particularly for the next five years and onward, at a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Senior Center.

Chairing this helps needy kids

Chairing this helps needy kids

The “Chair-ity” event fund-raiser Monday to benefit the Children’s Village at Christian City had The Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville filled to the brim.

PTC drinking party leads to gun, sexual battery charges

A night of partying in Peachtree City and an alleged sexual assault have led to criminal charges against a Fayette man.

Police urge holiday caution

Peachtree City police are seeing a rise in shoplifting, theft and fraud crimes likely tied to the holidays and the poor economy, and residents are being urged to protect themselves.

Warrant issued on Jonesboro man

A warrant has been issued for a Jonesboro man after he nearly ran down a Fayetteville Police officer and two women Sunday in an incident at Cobblestone Apartments.

Burglary reported at credit union

Peachtree City police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Delta Community Credit Union sometime Sunday evening.

Angel Tree Participants Increase From Last Year

The number of students identified as needing assistance through the Fayette County School System’s Angel Tree program has more than doubled from last year.

Meals on wheels benefit

Without the generous support of our community, the comfort and joy of having a delicious meal for the holidays wouldn’t be possible for many homebound seniors in Fayette County.

Local Muslim youth head up blood donation drive

Local Muslim youth head up blood donation drive

“This is a way for youth to help locally,” says Aga Khan Youth and Sports organization member Sophia Dayani. The group’s Blood and Bone Marrow Drive for American Red Cross held Sunday at the South Jamatkhana worship center on Flat Creek Trail just outside Peachtree City delivered again this year.

F'ville early retirement plan up for vote

The city of Fayetteville has made budget reductions during each of the past two years and instituted a hiring freeze more than a year ago. Following the trend of belt-tightening, council members Dec. 4 are expected to vote on a voluntary early retirement incentive program (ERIP) to help further offset budget concerns.

Felon sues multiple agencies over drug case

Felon Johnathan Fenn wants to have another day in court and $3.8 million to go with it.

The Atlanta resident was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his part as get-away driver in a 2006 drug deal in Tyrone that injured two motorists he ran off the road when fleeing from officers.

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