Non “The Phenomenon” Gyuinn faces Jerry Burns in one of the six pro fights last Saturday night at the Southside Slugfest held at the Frederick Brown Jr.

The complicated real estate transaction that will allow TDK Boulevard to extend into Coweta County and create a larger runway safety area at Falcon Field is nearly complete.

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland at a town hall meeting Oct. 19 in Peachtree City says he’s now on board to close the Fairburn waste treatment plant implicated in a release of chemicals that sickened hundreds last spring.

The five-month trek from onions to outrage continued in full force Oct. 21 with a large number of residents and some elected officials representing Fayette and Fulton counties maintaining the call for the Philip Services Corp. (PSC) waste treatment plant near Fairburn to close its doors.

Fayetteville City Council appreciated the idea but said they expected more from the proposed residential development on Grady Avenue across from Fayette Middle School.

Every community changes with time. Tracking the many local changes and preparing to address the future was the mission of Fayetteville’s now-completed Comprehensive Plan. Now submitted to Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review, the multi-faceted plan presents a bird’s eye view of Fayetteville’s future needs and goals.

K.C.’s Medical Home Care Supplies, Inc. proudly announces its award of accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) for the services of home medical equipment, clinical respiratory care, respiratory nebulizer medications, medical supply provider and post-mastectomy fitter.

A blood drive will be held Oct. 28 at National Heights Baptist Church at 103 Old Norton Road from 9 AM until 3 PM to benefit a Texas man who was struck Sept.

Pursuit reached 100 mph through Tyrone; halted by deputy's stop sticks

Two men involved in the noon-time armed robbery of a Peachtree City bank were arrested after they led police on a high-speed chase through Tyrone today, police said.

Fulton County Commissioners had their say on annexations of unincorporated land by south Fulton cities. The board recently adopted a resolution from Commissioner Bill Edwards saying the county will not approve any annexation proposals submitted after Sept. 30. The annexations are directly related to the passage of Senate Bill 552 earlier this year and the formation of the new City of South Fulton if approved by voters in June 2007.

A 13 year-old Fairburn boy was charged Sept. 22 in the molestation of an eight year-old College Park girl in the bedroom of his home. The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is requesting the juvenile be tried as an adult due to the charges.

Fayette and Fulton County residents committed to finding answers to illnesses they believe stem from Philip Services Corp. waste treatment plant in Fairburn will hold a Citizens Rally Oct. 21 at Shamrock Park in Tyrone from 1-5 p.m.

There’s a new adventure in store for The Real Life Center (RLC) in Tyrone.

There’s nothing like a parade to bring out the kid in everyone.

Palmetto Police are seeking two men wanted for aggravated armed robbery in an Oct. 9 hold-up at the Shell station at 400 Carlton Road. The men kicked the store clerk and struck him with a handgun after he complied with their order to lie on the floor.

Christian City becomes the site of endless family fun Oct.

A request by Gate City Elks Lodge No.54 to rezone 4.96 acres at 4900 College Street for use as the organization’s new Union City meeting place failed over concerns that traffic and noise might be a problem and that zoning changes from residential to Office-Institutional might pose long-term problems for the quiet neighborhood.

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland at a town hall meeting Thursday in Peachtree City responded to numerous questions about his commitment to assist the hundreds of residents of Fayette and South Fulton counties experiencing illnesses they say are directly related to emissions from the Philip Services Corp. (PSC) waste treatment plant near Fairburn. Westmoreland’s call for the temporary closure of the plant came on the heels of a letter hours earlier to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling for the closure. He told the two dozen in attendance the decision just weeks before the November election was not a political one.

Tyrone Police Chief Johnny Hay was given a royal send-off during Thursday’s town council meeting.

Is another environmental problem looming over Tyrone?

During Thursday’s Town Council meeting, James Norton, who works for Industrial Combustion Services, pleaded with the town’s leaders to do something about air pollution from an industrial facility.

The Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (CBC) will present the Religion Award to South Fulton County minister, Bishop Shirley W. Cotton, at the organization’s 18th Annual Salute to Black Mothers Celebration Saturday, Oct. 28.

The follwing arrests were made by Fairburn Police between Oct. 4-10:

Diane Miller, 67, Fairburn, trespass

Junior Bright, 43, Fairburn, trespass

Battle with PTC over unpaid bills slated for January

The Peachtree City Council has filed a counterclaim against Group VI, claiming shoddy construction work led to drainage problems that ultimately caused the bottom floor of the tennis center to flood on several occasions.

The Fayette County cross-country championships were held at Sandy Creek Wednesday.

Authority contracting with firm to design sketches for Lexington Circle

The Development Authority of Peachtree City is trying to encourage some creative thinking for a high-profile undeveloped area on the city’s east side that’s actually zoned to have a significant amount of commercial space.

Crews worked to clear trees Wednesday afternoon just north of Dividend Drive to make way for two additional lanes that will be built on Ga.

A Peachtree City boy scout is undertaking a campaign to provide bags and other "comfort" items to U.S. troops who have been injured while serving in the Middle East.

The Coweta County Board of Education and Evans Middle School dedicated the school’s new administrative wing to former principal Jerry Davis.

The sport of mixed martial arts, otherwise known as ultimate fighting, has won a lot of respect since its inception. What started as a renegade event relegated to warehouses has gained legitimacy. Televised events are huge hits on pay per view and a reality show about aspiring fighters is among the top rated shows on cable television. This acceptance hasn’t been easy. In fact it has been a battle, especially for fighters and promoters working on a more local level. Nobody knows this better than Palmetto resident Cory Nestlehutt, the promoter behind tomorrow night’s Southside Slugfest at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and a professional fighter on the card.

Northside principal Dana Ballou celebrates with teachers after school at the announcement that Northside Elementary was one of only 15 Georgia Schools recognized in both categories for high student performance on Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System report.