Gas pipeline to be up at 100 percent; ‘Topping off’ blamed for exacerbating shortage

Georgia’s gas situation is expected to continue improving over the next several days, though it will take about two weeks for stations in metro Atlanta to get back to their normal levels, officials said Tuesday morning.

When Peachtree City voters head to the polls this election season, they will be asked to consider whether the city should issue $9.95 million in bonds for “recreational facilities.”

Residents from The Landings subdivision left the Fayette County Commission chambers very happy Thursday evening.

The Fayette County Commission voted unanimously to authorize Sumner Road as a street for motorized golf cart usage. The vote now legally allows residents in The Landings subdivision just east of the city limits to use the road for access to Peachtree City.

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is halfway home on its request to rezone 17.85 acres north of the facility for a future day care center and additional parking. The Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission Sept. 23 voted to recommend the request to the City Council.

Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with no state or local sales tax from Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5.

Robin Kittrell remains in diversion center, working on diploma

A request for the early release of a former Whitewater High School student who pled guilty last year to bringing guns to campus in his car has been denied.

Leaders attend forum on issues for residents 55 and up

Local city and county leaders met en masse Monday night to begin looking at potential changes for Fayette County and its cities so they can adapt to the county’s growing population of older residents.

Third defendant skips court Monday

While two men pled guilty to drug trafficking charges Monday, a third co-defendant skipped court, officials said.

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce that the outdoor burning ban will be lifted on October 1. Residents and developers who have acquired the appropriate permit and follow basic safety precautions will be allowed to burn. Each year the department enforces an outdoor burning ban from April 30 through September 30. All residents and developers should take note of the following information in an effort to burn debris safely and for accruing a permit.

The U.S. House voted against a $700 billion bailout for the country’s troubled financial markets Monday afternoon, and Fayette County’s representative hopes a solution can be found.

Refinery production improving in Gulf, but only at half normal capacity; only 2 stations in Fayette out of gas at 1:30 today

Some gas stations in Fayette remain out of gas while others are selling gas with hardly any lines to speak of at lunchtime today.

That seems to be better than the media reports from metro Atlanta this weekend, with stories of multiple gas stations remaining dry and frustrated drivers unable to fill up at all. And the gas stations that did have product in the metro area had significantly long lines, according to televised reports.

Governor also extends executive order relaxing restrictions on fuel distribution

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue Friday afternoon released the latest information on fuel production from the Gulf of Mexico:

Aside from the cool glasses worn by one energetic attendee, the hundreds of people, maybe a thousand or more, found the annual Tyrone Founders Day Parade a joy to behold. The festive spirit drew in the crowds that lined Senoia Road and filtered over to the carnival rides and food that filled Handley Park. More Tyrone Founders Day 2008 photos can be found here.

Progress reported on 54W golf cart bridge

Peachtree City officials are still trying to convince the Georgia Department of Transportation to allow a traffic light on Ga. Highway 74 south at the city’s baseball and soccer complex.

The former president of the Booth Middle School Athletic Booster Club pled guilty in court Tuesday to taking money from the club’s treasury.

Peachtree City officials are re-tooling the “transition” plan that would provide a temporary location for Atlanta Christian College as it would build a brand-new campus on the northern end of the city.

DOT denied first request for intersection of Hwy. 54 West and Line Creek Drive

A developer wanting to build a 175,000 square foot shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West at Planterra Way will make another overture to state officials seeking a traffic light for the development.

Fully-equipped unit given by Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

The Peachtree City Police Department won a fully-equipped police car at the recent banquet for the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Towne Club, an luxury apartment complex aimed at seniors 55 and above, is about to open its doors in south Peachtree City.

 Join fellow nature lovers on a fun and informative Bird Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at 9 am.   Expert bird caller David Cree will lead the guided walk at the Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary, Fayette’s newest preserve just opened to the public by Southern Conservation Trust

A political forum will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 2-4 p.m. at The Gathering Place in Peachtree City sponsored by the Peachtree City Senior Adult Council. 

In his first book, “Chiefs,” Stuart Woods used the name of a friend from the University of Georgia for the name of one of the characters in the book. That friend, Julius Holt, now lives in Peachtree City and used the lines from “Chiefs” to reintroduce himself to Woods last Sunday afternoon at a book signing at the Peachtree City Literary Festival. Woods’ latest novel, “Hot Mahogany” is available at bookstores now. Photo/Paul Lentz.

The outcome of the brief meeting Thursday by Tyrone Planning Commission came with the board agreeing to set Oct. 9 as a time to begin a discussion of the boundaries of the three overlapping downtown development districts.

The Union City location of Bill Heard Chevrolet has closed its doors for good. The abrupt closing came at 1 p.m. Wednesday with employees receiving a only a short notice. A company press release yesterday said all dealerships nationwide have ceased operations.

It only took a few minutes of discussion Sept. 23 for the Coweta County Commissioners to unanimously adopt the county’s 2009 General Fund budget totaling $60.5 million. The discussion was the last of several that had been held on the budget in recent weeks.

The fourth annual Cruisin to the Oldies Car Show will now run from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. on September 27.

The event is open to street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and antique cars of all kinds.

Headley Construction has been awarded the bid for rehabilitation of the historic Coweta County Courthouse. The company’s low bid of $6,284,000 beat out the next lowest bid by approximately $600,000. Construction should take approximately 18 months.

It is a good way to find out more about “The City of Homes” and what makes it tick. Now in its 5th year, Newnan Citizen Academy kicked off its six-week course last week.

The Coweta County School System is requiring 2008-09 Affidavits of Residence from the parents or guardians of all children enrolled in Coweta County schools.

The Fall Taste of Newnan, sponsored by Main Street Newnan, J-93, 92.5 The Bear and local Kroger stores, is October 2 on the courthouse square in historic Downtown Newnan from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event showcases local restaurants and caterers and gives visitors an opportunity to sample treats from Main Street Newnan vendors. The event is rain or shine and is free and open to the public.