Witnesses tell police fall came after domestic dispute

A woman who fell down stairs after a domestic dispute with her son Saturday afternoon has died from her injuries, Peachtree City police said.

Developer John Wieland Homes will be allowed to bring forward a proposal for multi-family homes as part of a residential development on an 89-acre site in Peachtree City currently zoned for industrial use.

Rolando Castro left the Tyrone Town Council chambers Thursday night with his hopes to build a dream home derailed.

The Town Council unanimously rejected tow variance requests by Castro to build a home on a 2.19-acre site on Coastline Road, near the CSX railroad tracks.

It will be up to Peachtree City voters to determine whether to spend $941,000 a year for 20 years to build an ice rink and fitness center, which would be leased by two private companies.

Cost cutting measures also to be considered for Clover Reach pool

Citizens are being invited to voice their opinion about the possible closing of Peachtree City’s smallest pool.

Helping those in need. That is the business and the mission that ServiceMaster holds dear and is the reason Tyrone franchise owner Jorge Valdes and three local managers traveled to Iowa in June to help with efforts combatting the damage caused by record floods.

DOT: Wall wouldn’t be effective due to ‘cuts’ for roads

The peace and tranquility of one of Peachtree City’s oldest neighborhoods has been wiped out by the sound of tractor trailers and trains due to the widening of Ga. Highway 74.

Charles Dickens would have felt right at home in Fayetteville Tuesday night, as it was the best of time and the worst of times for candidates seeking the public’s vote.

A Peachtree City man was honored Thursday night for "saving" the July 4 parade after a golf cart carrying the parade judges got a flat tire.

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between July 10-16. those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

CAF Dixie Wing to host Mustang Meet Sunday

Classic cars will join vintage World War II aircraft when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the Georgia Regional Mustang Club (GRMC) monthly meeting on Sunday, July 20th. The event will be held at the Historical Airpower Facility, Falcon Field, 1-5 p.m..

This cottonmouth snake was recently photographed at a pond in Peachtree City. Officials are warning residents to be cautious around ponds, creeks and streams, as cottonmouths are aggressive and will defend their territory. Photo/Freddy Frank.

Peachtree City resident Dan Nelson was honored by Mayor Harold Logsdon at Thursday's city council meeting for providing stunning photographs that are showcased in the newly renovated lobby at City Hall. The photos bring to life a number of colorful Peachtree City scenes such as the stunning views on lakes Peachtree and Kedron. Photo/John Munford.

Peachtree City residents will not be allowed to bring their own alcohol for consumption at local restaurants.

The “brown bagging” proposal, brought by resident Ric Hunt, was sacked by a 4-1 vote of the City Council Thursday night. The sole vote in opposition was from Councilwoman Cyndi Plunkett, who said she favored the idea.

The Coweta County voted to name two Coweta County elementary schools after long-time county teachers and administrators, at its July 8 regular meeting.

Coweta County commissioners July 15 approved three proposals for variances and conditional use permits that had been heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Commissioners also approved an agreement relating to medical care received by inmates at the county prison.

Nearly 14 percent of Coweta County voters turned out Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primaries. With 29 of 30 precincts reporting, voters approved District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. in the Republican primary.

Peachtree City police have released a sketch of one of the perpetrators who robbed the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at gunpoint as it closed Sunday evening.

This suspect was described as a black male between 20-25 years old, about 6’3” tall with a dark complexion, police said. He was wearing a baseball cap and a stocking over his face with a black T-shirt and black pants, police said.

Coweta murder suspect Kip Harris has been arrested by Coweta Sheriff’s deputies in connection with the Wednesday shooting of south Coweta resident Leon Dennis. Maj. James Yarbrough said 39 year-old Harris was taken into custody around noon at the home of an uncle at a south Coweta address.

Fayetteville police have three men in custody for the armed robbery of the T.J. Maxx store at the Fayette Pavilion May 31.

Officials from the Coweta County Sheriff's Department are continuing their search Thursday morning for a murder suspect in eastern Coweta County.

Wayne Hannah won just over 50 percent of the vote, beating three challengers to become the next sheriff of Fayette County according to results from Tuesday's primary election.

Hannah (pictured at right) takes sheriff race; DA Ballard defeats Hayes with 60 percent of vote

Incumbents reclaim seats for Board of Education; Horgan, Frady fend off challengers for county but Pfeifer faces runoff against Hearn

Following are the Fayette County results from the July 15 primary election.

Nearly all the votes are counted in the Coweta County elections and with 28 of 30 precincts reporting District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. have won their races in the Republican primary.

Macajar Lott carefully makes his voting selections Tuesday afternoon in the gym at Fayetteville Christian Church. Lott’s Blackrock precinct had just over 170 voters by the middle of the lunch hour. Photo/John Munford.

New loitering rule would put parents on the hook for children caught ‘hanging out’

The Fayetteville City Council agenda promises to be packed July 17, with consideration of the 2009 budget, a proposal for Sunday alcohol sales, the third of three water and sewer system rate increases, items relating to the proposed Villages at Lafayette retail/office/residential project, proposed changes to the Stella’s Place residential development and a proposed ordinance on loitering.

A local businessman’s plan to have Peachtree City build and lease to him an ice rink and fitness center will be considered by the City Council Thursday night.

Doctors and scientists say the heart is one of the strongest muscles in the human body.

But Fayetteville’s Sam Corallo knows that one thing can tear the heart apart, no matter how strong: the end of a lifetime love affair.

Cops have put a crimp in copper and metal thieves’ damaging activities last week.

Four north Fayette 17- and 18-year-olds have been charged by Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with multiple counts of theft, ranging from five to 52 counts of felony theft each.

By Gwen Hughes
Special to The Citizen

It seems that Fun Dip is making quite a comeback.

So are Skybars, Chuckles, Abba-Zaba bars, and Atomic Fireballs. These, along with rows of other nostalgic treats, can be found in Suzie-Q’s Sweet Shop located on the Square in Fayetteville.