Victim calls 911, unable to leave home

Fayetteville police are investigating a case in which a woman was reportedly locked in a home on south Jeff Davis Drive for several hours at a time last week.

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

Fayette County Public Schools is seeking input from parents and the community regarding the 2009-2010 school calendar.

Fayette voters can head to the polls all this week to vote in the Republican and Democratic runoffs to determine the winner of two local races and one statewide race.

It is not exactly the Dean’s List. It is better. Fayette County public schools are one of 34 school systems in Georgia with 100 percent of its schools making the federally-required Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Malin Roghelia, left, and Amy Luenberger were recently honored by the Rotary Club of Peachtree City as their ‘07-’08 “Rookie Rotarian” and “Rotarian of the Year” recipients. They were selected for exemplifying strong commitment and loyalty to Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” in all their good works for the community. Photo/Special.

Could Peachtree City start up a local bus service?

Representatives of the city’s Senior Adult Council are suggesting just that in making a presentation to the city’s Recreation Commission Monday night.

Police: no foul play suspected

A woman who fell down stairs after a domestic dispute with her son Saturday afternoon has died from her injuries, Peachtree City police said.

Neighbors argued Monday that instead of closing the Clover Reach Pool, Peachtree City should upgrade it to attract more users.

The potential closing of the pool was the topic of a public hearing held by the city’s Recreation Commission.

Tyrone Town Council approved a new employee health insurance package at a called Wednesday night. Called into question over premium costs during recent budget talks, the new Aetna policy with better overall coverage significantly decreases the cost to taxpayers.

Millage rate to stay same, but revenue going up 2.56 percent

While Peachtree City isn’t raising its millage rate, it will stay the same thus effecting a property tax increase on all reassessed properties.

A Peachtree City resident is advocating the creation of a task force to help the city improve its budgeting process ... and save money along the way.

Randy L. Gaddo, Peachtree City's Director of Leisure Services, spoke to Rotary Club members at a recent luncheon. He described the services that are currently provided under his leadership. In 1997, Gaddo assumed this position as the City's first director of Leisure Services, which at that time was a newly formed city division that centralized areas including the parks and recreation department, and all library services. Previously these entities were under the Public Services Division.

Peachtree City Police are reporting that a woman reported missing earlier this morning has been found and has returned home. Using the reverse 911 system, authorities had asked for public assistance in locating a 26 year-old woman.

After years of legal battles, the Fayette County Commission settled a lawsuit Thursday night to allow two billboards to be erected in the county.

The Little League District 4 Tournament was recently held in Senoia. To see more photos from the tournament, visit TheCitizen.com or kidzportsphotography.com. Photo/Stan Prophitt.

Work continued this week on Senoia’s newest building at 48 Main Street.

Residents in the older historic section of Senoia may see a tax increase when the tax bills roll into the mail this fall.

Coweta Sheriff’s Office is still looking a man that attempted a robbery at a bank in the Thomas Crossroads area early Monday afternoon. Maj. James Yarbrough is asking that anyone with information contact the Sheriff’s office.

Coweta County commission is scheduled to set the 2008 millage rate Friday at 1:30 p.m. following a public hearing on the matter. The proposed millage rates for incorporated and unincorporated areas are going down and would include no net tax increase.

The city of Senoia is getting ready to decide on the future site of its new police station.

During Monday’s City Council meeting, city administrator Richard Ferry was explaining the city’s short term work program. The city has held several executive sessions concerning real estate, and Ferry said the city may be ready to close on the parcel in August. The city has spent $4,000 on the plan for the station, and is estimating the land will cost $215,000. The station would be built in 2009 and 2010 and run the city $1.3 million in construction costs. The station will be funded through a combination of impact fees, Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax funds and general obligation debt.

Get ready to have your say. The Fayette County Board of Education (FCBOE) is exploring the possibility of asking voters to approve a one percent ESPLOST (Education Special Local Option Sales Tax) in November to help the school system maintain its current level of education while lowering property taxes, school board officials said Thursday. A public input meeting on the issue will be held July 31.

Millage rate to stay same, but revenue going up 2.56 percent

While Peachtree City isn’t raising its millage rate, it will stay the same thus effecting a property tax increase on all reassessed properties.

A school SPLOST may be in your future.

The Fayette County Board of Education is searching for a way to offset the economic downturn, state austerity cuts and rising fuel prices while addressing needs in areas such as technology, debt service, facility upgrades and transportation. Their idea is a 1-percent local option sales tax.

A letter obtained by The Citizen from Fayette County’s Permits and Inspections Department indicates the department may be more concerned about developers than whether swimming pool fences are built according to state-mandated standards.

Parental responsibility continues to be in the forefront of Fayetteville’s efforts to stem juvenile activities that can run afoul of the law. An upgraded juvenile curfew ordinance adopted in early June was followed at the July 17 City Council meeting with the first reading of an upgraded loitering ordinance aimed at having parents bear the burden of responsibility for the children’s actions.

Sunday alcohol sales in Fayetteville restaurants? A July 17 vote by the City Council puts the issue on the November ballot so voters can decide for themselves.

Two elected seats in Fayette County are still up for grabs because none of the candidates got a majority in last week’s Republican primary election.

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq — Patriot Brigade Soldiers and soldiers from the Iraqi Army took to the streets of Baghdad as they conducted combined dismounted patrols in the Rusafa security district, July 2.