State School Superintendent Kathy Cox and her husband John, owner of Fayetteville-based Pebble Hill Homes, Inc., filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Nov. 17, according to information obtained by The Citizen from U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Newnan. The couple lives in Peachtree City.

An armed Peachtree City man died Saturday evening after he was shot by Coweta County sheriff’s deputies investigating a suspicious person call on McIntosh Estates Lane, less than a mile due west of Falcon Field in Peachtree City.

Advanced preparation is always a preferred approach to handling an emergency. That was the clear intent of the Disaster Life Support Training conducted in a four-day course last week at the former East Fayette Elementary School in Fayetteville.

A dramatic facelift for the was approved by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night.

For the third time in a little over a year, Zaxby’s restaurant in Fayetteville was hit around closing time Monday night by armed robbers. The restaurant was the scene of two other armed robberies since August 2007.

A Fayette County judge wants to expose high school students to the law of the land: the U.S. Constitution.

Superior Court Judge Christopher C. Edwards will teach a free class on the topic for 15 weeks on Saturdays at the Fayette County Public Library. The class starts Jan. 10 and runs from 10 a.m. to noon in Fayetteville and is open to the first 150 approved applicants, who must include a copy of their last report card as proof of their minimum B grade point average requirement.

Concerns over pensions is a sign of the economic times, including in Fayette County. The Fayetteville City Council is considering a Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) to help offset budget concerns due to the worsening economy.

It could not have come at a better time. Fayetteville Police Chief Steve Heaton accepted the department’s share of money seized in 2007 as part of Operation Shooting Star. Heaton received a $92,232.43 check from Sheriff Randall Johnson in a brief ceremony Monday.

The voters spoke, the city council adopted the required amendment and restaurants with existing alcohol sales licenses can now serve alcohol by the glass in Fayetteville on Sundays in addition to the other six days of the week.

If you wanted to be among the first people to set eyes on the new 2010 Mustang models, Tinseltown theater in Fayetteville was the place to be last week.

Fayette County School Superintendent John DeCotis has been selected as a candidate for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Honors Edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry.

The mathematics textbook adoption committee has selected materials to recommend for use in the Fayette County School System beginning with the 2009-2010 school year. The textbooks are for Math 3, Accelerated Math 3 and Math 4.

The fall 2008 administration of the Georgia High School Writing Test shows an improvement in scores from a year ago with more students scoring in the exceeds category.

Longbranch Restaurant in Fayetteville is hosting a fund-raiser for a Fayette County 911 operator who needs a kidney transplant.

Last week the City of Fayetteville honored local resident General (Ret.) William J. Livsey. Mayor Ken Steele read a proclamation from the City, citing the military career of General Livsey, and of the naming of Highway 314 from Georgia State 85 to the Clayton County line in his honor.

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

Fayette County officials are seeking the public’s help in preparing a new comprehensive transportation plan for the county.

Members of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports organization in conjunction with American Red Cross are spearheading local efforts again this year for a blood and bone marrow drive to be held Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Jamatkhana worship center located at 122 Flat Creek Trail off Ga. Highway 54 near Peachtree City.

How about a little help for local businesses during the holidays? That was the intention Thursday when Fayetteville City Council adopted a resolution allowing a holiday exemption for business banners.

XPlayground in Peachtree City is closing its doors and owner Larry Justice is selling everything, from game systems to televisions and restaurant equipment. The sale dates are today, Friday and Saturday at XPlayground.

A Newnan man was arrested early Saturday evening after he was running after cars at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and Stevens Entry and threatening to kill people, police said.

Three girls who took part in a late-night golf cart joyride in Peachtree City Nov. 7 are now facing charges for stealing the golf cart, police said.

Members of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports organization in conjunction with American Red Cross are spearheading local efforts again this year for a blood and bone marrow drive to be held Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Jamatkhana worship center located at 122 Flat Creek Trail off Ga. Highway 54 near Peachtree City.

Council: cost of new path is developer’s problem

The Peachtree City Council Thursday night resisted a request to close a cart path that runs through the middle of the Cedarcroft subdivision.

The Peachtree City Planning Commission is expected to vote Monday night on plans to conduct a major renovation at the Braelinn Village shopping center.

Tyrone Town Council adopted an amended Community Sewer Ordinance Thursday night followed by a decision to ask Fayette County Water System Director Tony Parrott to meet with council members at an upcoming meeting. The ordinance prohibits the installation of private community sewer systems.

Improvements to a railroad crossing in Peachtree City’s industrial park will result in the road being closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, today announced it will hold a grand opening event Nov. 21 and 22 for its new store located at 2801 Highway 54 in Peachtree City, Ga. Customers can save $100 off the purchase of a set of four tires or wheels and register for a chance to win a set of tires for free.

A number of homes in Peachtree City had reduced water flow earlier today as crews worked to repair a line on Golfview Drive, officials said.

Move allows season ticket holders to retain seats

The “Fun” will be back at the Fred for the 2009 season with the continuation of the Friday/Saturday night concert format, officials announced this week. According to Nancy Price, manager of the Fred, this will allow all season ticket holders and sponsors to retain their existing seats for the upcoming season.