The third annual Fayette County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade is this Saturday. The annual parade, which is a celebration of the birthday and holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. begins at 10 a.m. at Fayette County High School.

The second annual Fayette Family YMCA Festival of the Arts will take place at the Fayette Family YMCA off of Huiet Road in Fayetteville, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 28 and 29.

Two more schools in the Fayette County School System’s After School Program have received national accreditation from the National After School Association (NAA).

The outstanding career of one of Fayette County High’s most popular and respected teachers has been recognized by the state as she prepares to leave the classroom for retirement.

When education-focused programs need expert opinions on trends and issues in education, they often look to Fayette’s educators to provide them with insight and advice.

Motorists should prepare for delays and alternate routes Tuesday in Fayetteville as traffic lights at one of the city’s major intersections get a signal makeover.

Last year, residents of Tyrone saw their small town move into the big leagues as new restaurants and a performing arts center moved into town.

Palmetto police are seeking an Alabama man in connection with a New Year’s Day kidnapping of a woman from her residence on Anna Avenue. The woman was released unharmed after being held at gunpoint for several hours on a journey that went from Palmetto to Alabama and to Atlanta.

Sandy Creek’s Drew Gunnin gets the upper hand in his match with his opponent from McIntosh High School.

It was an occasion for Fulton County residents to express their thoughts to the elected officials who represent them under the Gold Dome. But by the end of the Jan. 3 meeting at Atlanta’s Central Presbyterian Church, Fulton County legislators had received a diplomatic but determined earful from south Fulton residents who comprised the majority of those attending.

Long-time Southside Theater Guild member Marian Johnson accepts a $1,500 donation from United Community Bank President and Chief Executive Officer David Coxon.

Plans to develop 230 townhouse units on 50 acres at Oakley Road and Mall Boulevard came on step closer to reality Dec. 19 when Union City council members gave approval to a rezoning request to transition the area from General Commercial to Town Center Multi-family zoning.

It was a little piece of history Dec. 22 when Chattahoochee Hill Country residents Melissa Monk and Sean Ihndris became the second property owners to participate in a process that will help preserve the area’s rural nature while financially benefitting from that decision.

Police and Firefighters of the Year from Union City, Fairburn and Palmetto are honored Dec.

The Friday morning storm that blew through Fayette County left very minor damage in its wake.

There were some minor reports of trees down, some taking power lines down with them, but there were no injuries or serious property damage related to the storm, officials said.

Council punts Wieland townhome plan; Planning Commission also to review 2 big box proposals

Monday night, the Peachtree City Planning Commission will get its first crack at several proposals that could add more than 1,100 homes to the city’s West Village through annexation.

Riverwood Studios and Historic Development Ventures, LLC broke ground Wednesday in Senoia on the first phase in a series of buildings and improvements that will transform the look, but not the feel of the historic town.

Police looking into four allegations of arm injuries at Magnolia Park Day Care

Fayetteville police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they are investigating two additional reports of young children being injured at the Magnolia Park day care center.

Luke Wortmann and Kate Pickard, both 2, enjoy a story in the children’s activity room at the Peachtree City Library Thursday morning; Luke was escorted by his grandpa Randy Wortmann and Kate was with her mom Melissa Pickard.

Service also available at PTC library; coming soon to 74 South rec complex

Citizens can use their laptops and personal digital assistants to surf the Web free of charge on two wireless Internet networks that have been installed at the city’s tennis center and the Kedron aquatic center/fieldhouse.

A local Boy Scout is still seeking donations of black or navy blue duffel-type bags to present to troops in the Middle East who have been injured.

Two library boards are at odd over how the county’s library system should be run and are confusing many residents over who actually has control over the system.

As Coweta County students return to school on this week to begin a new semester, Coweta County schools are helping parents sign residency affidavits and deliver residency documents by January 19.

A broken light fixture reportedly started a fire Thursday morning at the TDK warehouse off Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City, officials said.

Stacks of tapes and CDs in the warehouse caught fire, and the building’s sprinkler system was activated to help quell the flames, said Fire Chief Stony Lohr. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. and no injuries were reported.

In a move that left many in the audience with a stunned expression on their faces, the Fayette County Commission unanimously elected Jack Smith as chairman.

Fayetteville police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they are investigating two additional reports of young children being injured at the Magnolia Park day care center.

As a large crowd of family and friends looked on, Eric Maxwell was sworn in Friday as a new Fayette County commissioner.

Maxwell, along with new Commissioner Jack Smith who was sworn in yesterday, will dramatically change the face of the County Commission.

In light of the potential annexation of 1,239 homes in Peachtree City’s West Village, city staff is recommending that the area’s impact fees be reviewed to determine if they need to be adjusted.

Two men accused of killing a north Fayette man in College Park will make their first court appearance Thursday morning, officials confirmed.

The Fayette County High School Marching Band participated Monday in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.