“The most important reason I am running for reelection is that I believe we deserve a proven independent voice on the commission,” Post 3 Fayette County Commissioner Peter Pfeifer wrote in an email sent Sunday evening.

In his bid for a third term, Pfeifer pointed to his conservative values and said that he is a social, financial and security conservative.

Fayetteville’s Banks Crossing Shopping Center has a new owner, who has some big plans for the pre-Pavilion retail area.

Retail center turnaround specialist Lamar Companies has paid $23.15 million for the center, anchored by Kroger, JCPenney and Guitar Center, according to Crefeed.com, the Internet component of Commercial Real Estate Deal News.

Feds: Speer arrested after escape plan to Aruba was hatched

A Peachtree City man convicted of participating in a $3 billion securities fraud scheme has been placed in custody after federal officials learned he and three co-defendants were planning to escape to Aruba, federal officials said.

Peachtree City got some love from the national media last week when the New York Times’ real estate magazine featured a story on what usually draws the attention of out-of-towners: the city’s copious amounts of golf carts.

The City of Peachtree City is seeking volunteers for a term on the Peachtree City Library Commission and for an unexpired term on the Peachtree City Airport Authority.

Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Ga.-based financial services company, Friday announced plans to merge three Synovus banks — Citizens Bank and Trust of West Georgia, based in Carrollton, and Citizens and Merchants Bank in Douglasville — with Bank of North Georgia, headquartered in Alpharetta.

Parents wanting to make sure their child safety seat is installed correctly can now make an appointment for a professionally trained volunteer to do just that.

The Fayette County Public Library has partnered with the Georgia Humanities Council to present a free two-hour introduction to writing a grant proposal. The grant writing seminar will be held in the community meeting room at the Fayette County Public Library in downtown Fayetteville, on Tuesday, April 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited, so those planning to attend should sign up in advance at the library, either in person or by calling 770-461-8841.

American Cancer Society Peachtree City

The American Cancer Society would like to invite women cancer patients in the Fayette County area to participate in a wonderful program called Look Good Feel Better.

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between April 3-9. Those arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty.

A woman shopping at the Flash Foods store on Ga. Highway 54 and Gingercake Thursday afternoon left the store after receiving unwanted comments and became the victim of a brief sexual assault in the parking lot.

It went as smooth as silk. A public hearing April 10 at Coweta County Commission went like clock-work with only three public comments on plans by Pathway Communities for the 694-home Twelve Parks development on the county’s east side.

Fayette County deputies arrested four burglary suspects Thursday afternoon after they sped away from a Fayetteville police officer investigating a burglary call, police said.

East Coweta seniors celebrated birthdays and anniversaries at the March luncheon.

Developer Tom Reese’s ambitious plans for a new subdivision in Senoia cleaned a major hurdle Monday night.

The City Council signed off on a development agreement and approved the first read of an annexation request for 268 acres on Ga. Highway 16. Reese plans to build Fieldstone Estates, which will feature 265 lots and leave 142 acres as open space.

Once it is completed, travel along I-85 it will be smooth sailing through Coweta County. But until then, traffic back-ups will sometimes be the order of the day. This weekend will be no exception, with single-lane closures through Saturday near Exit 51 at McCollum-Sharpsburg Road.

Think you know your city? Join us as the City of Newnan celebrates Georgia Cities Week. April 20 – 26, 2008 has been selected as Georgia Cities Week the theme being ‘Living it Up Downtown.’ In Newnan, many activities are planned throughout the week to teach citizens about the role of local government and the importance of civic involvement.

The last weekend of April is going to be a busy one in Senoia.

The City Council Monday approved closing portions of two streets for the city’s first Motorcycle Meet April 26.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital has implemented two new services over the past month that will not only support the Emergency Department, but will also accommodate the majority of pediatric patients who have been historically treated at the hospital.

Whitewater’s Erin Emerson (24) outpaces a Fayette defender and lines up a shot in the Lady Wildcats 7-0 win over the Lady Tigers last Thursday.

Fayette’s Open Campus program will serve students ages 16 and older

Students having trouble with regular high school classes and schedules now have another choice.

Potential jurors standing in line at the recent sessions of Fayette State and Superior courts found they had at least one thing in common.

Don’t tell Rod Wright that one man can’t make a difference in local government.

Wright, who is president of Peach State Land Development, appeared before the Fayette County Commission in March with an unusual request.

Facing a continued downturn in sales tax collections and nearly stagnant growth in the tax digest, Peachtree City officials are looking at cuts to make in the current 2008 budget, City Finance Director Paul Salvatore told the City Council last week.

Fayette County’s employees will have a new defined benefits retirement program when the fiscal year starts July 1.

After a lengthy actuarial presentation by consultant Clark Weeks, the County Commission learned that it would cost the county less than it currently contributes for a defined contribution plan.

State Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) has a strong list of legislation that passed both chambers of the legislature this year.

Do something to break up the “big box” look of the anchor, get rid of some of the parking and add more greenspace, make a commitment to the maximum number of luxury office/apartments and provide elevations that the council can rely on.

From the outside, the building at 1200 Commerce Drive in Peachtree City looks just like any other tastefully done office building. But head to the second floor, and you’ll discover the nerve center of Clayton State University’s Fayette operation.

Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) in a news release says he has secured $200,000 in state funds that will be used to plan, design and build a new emergency operations center and public safety facility for Fayette County.

It might seem to be a boring item to some, but it could lead to creative ways to construct future parking lots and other surfaces in Fayetteville.