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Union City has to redo referendum voteA technical error related to the advertising and the specific wording of the Nov. 8 bond referendum for Union City’s new fire station and streets projects led to the invalidation of the vote. Delays expectedDelays on I-85 are expected this weekend due to lane closures. Beginning Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. and continuing until No. 21 at 5 a.m. The future of South Fulton Town Hall MeetingYou have heard me use the term on a number of occasions “One South Fulton”. Development hits a snagLester Pointe subdivision builder Legacy Communities ran into a snag Monday when Union City planning commissioners would not support the company’s request to decrease the minimum garage size for the 166-lot development. Focus group gets up and runningThere’s a new focus on Tyrone. The Tyrone town Council heard Thursday night that the the town’s new focus group, Tyrone Focus is now up and running. Indian sharing
Savannah Berry, left, and Stephanie Bodkin of Tyrone Elementary played the part of Native Americans as the school celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving lunch Thursday afternoon.
Councilman under fire for emailTyrone Councilman Mike Smola was blasted Thursday night during the town’s council meeting by a former part-time employee of the town. Thanksgiving eve service plannedTo celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving, St.Matthew Catholic Church in Tyrone will hold its annual Bread Exchange and Blessing during a special Thanksgiving Eve Mass, at 7 p.m. November 23. Experts to address pesticide use on sports fieldA workshop on the use of pesticide on sports fields will be held at City Hall in Peachtree City Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. It’s that time of year
Olympia Haney defends a shot from Jenna Jackson during drills at a recent practice.
Gov. Perdue's office battles 'hypocrisy' of AJCGeorgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's office is going head to head with Atlanta Journal-Constitution Editorial Page Editor Cynthia Tucker, with Perdue's press spokesman accusing her and the state's largest newspaper of "hypocrisy and censorship" about tax breaks given to the newspaper for a construction project. In memory
Members of the local American Legion Posts presented a wreath at the Peachtree City Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony at the city’s veterans memorial Friday morning.
Houston reinstated for Tech-Miami game Sat.Judge rules football standout should play Former Starr’s Mill football standout Reuben Houston, who has been indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges, still deserves to be on the Georgia Tech football team, a Fulton County judge has ruled. PTC Best Buy opens todayJust in time for the holiday shopping season, Best Buy will be opening its stores in Peachtree City and Newnan this morning at 10 a.m. Recount confirms it: Owens is the winnerOne vote. For apathetic voters who say their vote doesn’t count, last Tuesday’s election in Senoia proved them wrong. Non-profits can apply for courthouse spaceThe Coweta County Courthouse Citizens Committee is now accepting applications from local non-profit organizations if they desire to be considered to relocate to the historic Courthouse in downtown Newnan. Corporate aircraft taking interest in Falcon FieldPeachtree City’s Falcon Field is attracting more interest from corporate fleets, but there’s precious little room available at the airport for the larger planes ... at least for now. Reward dangled for F’ville burglaryA $500 reward is being offered to help Fayetteville Police solve the burglary of a local dry cleaning establishment. The burglary occurred at the Fayetteville One Hour Cleaners at 110 Kathi Ave. between 7 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday, police said. Santa, copilots seek gifts for needy childrenSponsors wanting to make a less fortunate kid’s Christmas wishes come true are being sought to participate in this year’s Santa’s Copilots program at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. Award-winning program
The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association recently recognized Lance Dennis and the Coweta County Recreation Department for the top Athletic Program Award.
Experts to address pesticide use on sports fieldA workshop on the use of pesticide on sports fields will be held at City Hall in Peachtree City Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. PTC Council meeting cancelledThe Peachtree City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday night has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum, it was announced Wednesday morning. BoE proposes moving 268 students
Although fewer than first announced, 268 elementary school students next year will switch schools, mostly in the western and northern parts of Fayette County.
Logsdon: No debate with BrownPeachtree City mayoral candidate Harold Logsdon has rebuffed an invitation to debate opponent Steve Brown, his opponent in the Dec. 6 runoff election. County rejects sewer tap for churchThe Fayette County Commission reasserted its aversion to dense development in the county last Thursday by refusing to allow a church to hook up to Peachtree City’s sewer system. After surprise upset, Paul Oddo prepares for role on F’ville CouncilThe third time around was the charm. Students march for veterans
Brooks Elementary School students carry a flag as part of the annual Veterans Day observances Nov.
Soldier’s recovery continuesA Fayetteville man injured in Iraq is making amazing progress from his injuries, regaining movement back in his left hand and arm, his mother has reported. Talking trash — againCouncil to discuss garbage restrictions Fayetteville Council members Nov. 17 will again consider tightening restrictions on the placement of streetside garbage containers. County revamps sign ordinanceFayette County updated its judicially-challenged sign ordinance last week, despite the efforts of one county commissioner to challenge it. |