The Coweta County Commission Dec. 16 approved a report on the proposed 40.7-acre Madras recreation site located in northeast Coweta that calls for both active and passive recreation amenities.

FieldTurf Tarkett locating its world HQ here

A road in Peachtree City has been renamed at the request of a company that has relocated its world headquarters from Montreal.

Some homeowners were not pleased recently as Coweta County commissioners voted unanimously to grant a rezoning request that will expand the quarry operations of Vulcan Materials Company. The 67.56-acre site is located north of Elzie Johnson Road between I-85 and U.S. Highway 29.

The Greentop Road Bridge over the CSX railroad was closed Dec. 23 and will remain closed until further notice due to needed repairs.

What began last year is rapidly becoming another tradition for downtown Newnan. Crowds last weekend made their way to the courthouse square area for Main Street Newnan’s 2nd Annual Festival of Lights held Dec. 19 and 20.

A man recently paroled from prison who robbed a woman of her car at knifepoint outside Partner’s Pizza in Peachtree City Monday night was apprehended last night in Houston County, Ala., police said.

Olivia Crew, 9, of Peachtree City takes a few minutes out from shopping Sunday to chat with the real Santa, who had stopped in at the Kedron Kroger on Ga. Highway 74 to help Peachtree City Fire Department collect Toys for Tots, food and other donations as part of the department’s annual Santa Run. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Sheriff-elect Wayne Hannah addresses a crowd at the Fayette County Justice Center following his swearing-in ceremony Dec. 18. Long-serving sheriff Randall Johnson (at right) was on hand to pass the torch as he nears completing his 32nd year as sheriff. Both encouraged the public to continue assisting the sheriff’s office as law enforcement becomes difficult without citizens’ aid, Johnson said. Photo/John Munford.

F’ville man donates his kidney — to a stranger

Never let them tell you that television is a vast wasteland with no value.

Fayetteville resident Carey Barrett, 42, was watching ABC World News Tonight over a year ago when he saw a story that stirred something inside of him.

Tab to ‘speed up’ cart bridge: $200K; undone bridge may be fixed with SPLOST funds

The long-uncompleted cart path bridge over the CSX railroad bridge at Ga. Highway 54 may stay that way a little longer.

There were plenty of concerns, questions and emotions recently at the “Fayette Forward” future transportation public meeting expressed by those in disagreement with plans for Phase 2 of the West Fayetteville Bypass.

John Wieland Homes is asking Peachtree City to re-approve an annexation that was approved last year for 475 homes on a 379-acre parcel north of the Centennial subdivision off MacDuff Parkway.

A development agreement for a new shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West spells it out clearly: Peachtree City agrees not to oppose the application for a traffic light at Hwy. 54 and Line Creek Drive that would serve the development.

Convict violated probation for obscene internet contact

A Canton man has been sentenced to custody for 180 days after admitting that, while on probation for obscene Internet contact, he violated probation conditions by chatting online with children, prosecutors said.

One thing quickly led to another Dec. 20 when Fayetteville Police conducting a road check at Ga. Highway 54 and Booker Avenue smelled alcohol on a motorist. He was subsequently charged with driving under the influence, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

A Liberty, S.C., man was arrested by Fayetteville Police Monday at a Sunderland Circle home after fighting with and injuring a female resident.

A Peachtree City woman, Shannon Michelle Shuvanni, 26, was arrested Dec. 20 on six counts of forgery, with additional charges possible, according to Peachtree City Police spokesperson Rosanna Dove.

An Atlanta man got a gift of his own Saturday when Toys”R”Us at Fayette Pavilion decided not to press charges after he stole several items, police said. But Marcus Beauford still went to jail over an outstanding warrant issued by Riverdale Police.

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week:

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

The Fayette County Historical Society honored its docents at the December Christmas Tea.

Among those who have volunteered for 20 years include Bobby Kerlin, John Lynch, Frances Reeves, Mary Dean and Sandra Wood.

R. Clay Harris paid $200K in bribes to Atlanta school official, feds say

R. Clay Harris, 56, of Peachtree City, Ga., was sentenced Dec. 22 by U.S. District Judge Clarence Cooper on charges of bribery and conspiring to bribe a former Atlanta Public Schools (APS) official and to deprive APS and the citizens of Atlanta of that official’s honest services.

Some permanent lane closures remain on I-85 in Coweta and Meriwether counties

For holiday travelers, Georgia DOT is suspending construction-related lane closures on all interstates and major state routes from 12 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, until 5 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29.

The Peachtree City Police Department says it will extend its enforcement crackdown through the holiday season: “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” and “Holiday Heat.” The intensified enforcement effort against drunk drivers underscores the severity of the problem both locally and across the nation.

Network upgrade offers ‘smart’ phone users faster Internet access
 
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 22, 2008 — AT&T Mobility announced Monday the expansion of the third-generation (3G) broadband network in Peachtree City.

Tyrone Police again this year made a difference at Christmas for youngsters and their families. The department raised more than $8,000 and treated 12 children to a shopping spree at Wal-mart and Target in Peachtree City.

Question hangs: is council required to approve light?

A proposal to add a fifth traffic light on Ga. Highway 54 West between Ga. Highway 74 and the Peachtree City limits will at least sit on the shelf a little longer.

On Thursday morning, December 18, between midnight and 8:00 a.m. several residential mailboxes in the Planterra Ridge Subdivision were damaged, according to Peachtree City Police. It appeared that the mailboxes were possibly struck with a blue metal baseball bat. During the same time frame, numerous tires of vehicles parked on the streets were punctured, officers said. 

Corporal James “Jay” Hughes, was honored as the 2008 Peachtree City Rotary Club Officer of the Year, Saturday evening at a festive banquet. Each year the Rotary Club of Peachtree City selects an outstanding officer for this distiguished award. Corporal Hughes was selected for this award because he has proven himself a positive role model for others to follow.

It came down to a tie-breaker recently as Tyrone council members voted 3-2 to have the library open again on Mondays beginning Jan. 5. The library had ceased operating on Mondays earlier this year due to town budget issues. The new library opened in January 2008.

Proposal would ban 17 and under from using phone while driving

A proposed law that would ban teens under 18 from using their cellphones while driving will be the topic of a special meeting of the Youth Council Serving Fayette County Monday, Jan. 5. at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Peachtree City.