Fayetteville’s ever-growing Market Day was a good place to get fresh area-grown produce Saturday morning at the county office complex across from the courthouse square. Local crafts were also available for purchase, including handmade dresses and other items. The event is hosted by Fayetteville Main Street and the next one is scheduled for Sept. 19. Photo/Michael Boylan.

The youthful 70-year-old Mike Flynn (at far right wearing his custom birthday gear and top hat that was likely designed by his wife Donna, who is outfitted with a snorkel and goggles) was joined by 100 friends and representatives of Fayette Humane Society Saturday for a birthday party where people were asked to bring gifts for pets. Several Humane Society staff in attendance said the birthday bash raised approximately $1,000 in donations and several hundred dollars in pet-related products. Photo/Ben Nelms.

New tax already has opposition from anti-bypass group; 1¢ tax would raise $135 million over 6 years

Lowering bond repay at same time will result in smaller total school tax bills

The Fayette County Board of Education is proposing to raise one tax and lower another, for a net decrease in what you pay.

Pretty soon the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will have another weapon in the never-ending battle against criminals, petty and otherwise.

Fayetteville property owners, your city tax bill is about to go — down?

That’s not a typo: The Fayetteville City Council is expected to hold the 2009 millage rate steady at 2.988 mills when it meets Thursday night. The rate represents a net decrease in projected taxes of .78 percent, or $21,855, reflecting the impact of the recession.

The Peachtree City Council will decide Thursday night whether to accept a $650,000 grant that will help fund six additional full-time firefighters over a five-year period.

He had the look of any bank customer, come to make a transaction Saturday while running errands.

But the young bald black man had malice hidden behind his sunglasses when he pushed a note at the teller inside the Bank of America on Ga. Highway 314 North in Fayetteville. That note led to his robbing an undisclosed amount of money from the bank, police said.

Fayette County sheriff’s detectives are still investigating the armed robbery of the Chevron gas station in Woolsey Wednesday night after 9:15.

The Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center is looking to relocate to a .92-acre lot at 360 East Lanier in Fayetteville. Planning and Zoning commissioners got a look at the development plans at the Aug. 11 work session. Plans aside, there is still a long way to go to construct the building.

The Fayette County Board of Education agreed Monday to borrow $14 million through tax anticipation loans to help with expenditures until property tax revenues begin to come in later this year.

Recession blamed for stagnant growth in numbers throughout Atlanta metro area

Hampered by strong recessionary forces, Fayette County had only a growth of 700 new residents from 2008 to this year, according to estimates from the Atlanta Regional Commission released Aug. 17.

Residents in the Heritage subdivision off Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City woke up Saturday morning to find out a thief or thieves had been at work in the neighborhood.

Fayetteville police have released a photo of a man who robbed the Bank of America on Ga. Highway 314 Saturday morning.

The first draft of recommendations for Fayette County’s transportation plan will be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher Tommy Hanson will sign autographs at Sports Legends, 310, N. Glynn St., in Fayetteville on Saturday, Aug.

The Fayetteville City Council at its meeting Thursday night is expected to adopt the 2009 millage rate that will maintain the current 2.988 mills. The rate represents a net decrease in projected taxes of .78 percent, or $21,855.

Cuts in fire equipment, supplies proposed to meet first year grant match

Despite the downturn in the economy, Peachtree City has an opportunity for a federal grant that would partially fund six new firefighting positions over a five-year period.

North Carolina-based Community United Effort (CUE) and Sharpsburg’s Lighting the Way Home, both groups that search for missing persons, will be at Drake Field at 153 Willowbend on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of the CUE “On the Road to Remember” National Road Tour 2009. The public is invited to attend.

Fayetteville police and sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who robbed the Bank of America on Ga. Highway 314 and New Hope Road Saturday morning between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m.

DOT approves start of bidding process

Peachtree City officials are preparing to seek bids for the long-awaited construction of the approaches to the cart path bridge that spans the CSX railroad on Ga. Highway 54 W.

Gail and George Sparrow, front row, of Honor Flight Fayette took a moment recently to thank several Peachtree City police officers who have escorted veterans on special trips to the national World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. On the back row, from left, are Lt. John Jenkins, Lt. Jason Epps and Cpl. Jay Hughes. Photo/Special.

It all depends on what the people want. Those were the words of Tyrone Mayor Don Rehwaldt in relation to an agenda item at the Aug. 20 town Council meeting that could ask voters in November if they want Sunday alcohol sales by the glass.

Commission reminds developer location is ‘gateway’ to PTC

A proposed 18-acre annexation off Ga. Highway 74 south near Redwine Road was scrutinized by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night.

PTC lengthens library hours

Peachtree City’s library is stretching out its evening hours to accommodate for the needs of students working on homework assignments.

Tiny slice needed for sign relocation

So the entry sign at Falcon Field can be relocated, Peachtree City officials have deeded a tiny strip of land on Falcon Drive to the city’s airport authority.

A Peachtree City man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly throwing a woman on a bed at his residence and then refusing to let her leave.

Former Atlanta Brave Steve Bedrosian and current Atlanta Brave Tim Hudson threw ceremonial first pitches at the grand opening of Thomas Charles Hannon Memorial Field (“The Chuck”) last Saturday. The state of the art synthetic playing field was welcomed with a number of events including kickball, wiffleball and other activities. For more information on the field, visit www.homeplate1.com. Photo/Michael Boylan.

County officials receptive to proposal for search and rescue training

The dive team for the Peachtree City Fire Department is working out an agreement with Fayette County to conduct occasional training drills at lakes Horton and Kedron.

The vaccine for the annual seasonal influenza is now available at the Fayette County Health Department. The cost is $25. The health department is located at the county complex at 140 Stonewall Avenue in Fayetteville and is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call (770) 305-5416 to see if an appointment is needed. This vaccine is intended for the seasonal flu only and should not be confused with a swine flu vaccine.