The 2009 Fayetteville General Fund budget totaling $10.588 million is a done deal. It represents a $470,577 increase beginning Aug. 1 to cover personnel costs, jail costs and 911 services. Council members at the July 17 meeting also heard the first reading of Phase 3 of increases that will affect sewer rates by an average of $5.78 per month per user.

Monday morning Ben Miller Jr. assumed his new duty as chief juvenile court judge for the Griffin Judicial Circuit, which includes Fayette County.

Donors asked to give immediately

Blood donors are urgently being sought as the blood supply for the southern region of the American Red Cross has dropped below a 24-hour supply, with type O positive dipping to a six-hour supply Monday evening.

The idea of rezoning the proposed single-family Stella’s Place development at 335 Grady Ave. near Ga. Highway 54 to one of attached homes for older adults was viewed favorably by Fayetteville City Council at the July 17 meeting. With the first reading behind, them the council will take up the issue again Aug. 7 for a final vote.

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

Fayette School Board held a called meeting Monday night to discuss the idea of placing a one-percent local option sales tax on the November ballot. If they reach agreement and if voters approve the measure, it is expected to generate $100-115 million in revenues the board said would meet a variety of needs and reduce the debt service millage rate by .83 mills in 2010.

Coweta Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man that attempted a robbery at a bank in the Thomas Crossroads area early Monday afternoon.

Two girls received minor injuries late Sunday afternoon when their golf cart was struck by another golf cart, causing it to strike a tree, Peachtree City police said.

Fayette County School board will meet tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss putting a one-percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on the November ballot.

Witnesses tell police fall came after domestic dispute

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

Developer John Wieland Homes will be allowed to bring forward a proposal for multi-family homes as part of a residential development on an 89-acre site in Peachtree City currently zoned for industrial use.

Rolando Castro left the Tyrone Town Council chambers Thursday night with his hopes to build a dream home derailed.

The Town Council unanimously rejected tow variance requests by Castro to build a home on a 2.19-acre site on Coastline Road, near the CSX railroad tracks.

Cost cutting measures also to be considered for Clover Reach pool

Citizens are being invited to voice their opinion about the possible closing of Peachtree City’s smallest pool.

Helping those in need. That is the business and the mission that ServiceMaster holds dear and is the reason Tyrone franchise owner Jorge Valdes and three local managers traveled to Iowa in June to help with efforts combatting the damage caused by record floods.

DOT: Wall wouldn’t be effective due to ‘cuts’ for roads

The peace and tranquility of one of Peachtree City’s oldest neighborhoods has been wiped out by the sound of tractor trailers and trains due to the widening of Ga. Highway 74.

Charles Dickens would have felt right at home in Fayetteville Tuesday night, as it was the best of time and the worst of times for candidates seeking the public’s vote.

A Peachtree City man was honored Thursday night for "saving" the July 4 parade after a golf cart carrying the parade judges got a flat tire.

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between July 10-16. those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This cottonmouth snake was recently photographed at a pond in Peachtree City. Officials are warning residents to be cautious around ponds, creeks and streams, as cottonmouths are aggressive and will defend their territory. Photo/Freddy Frank.

Peachtree City resident Dan Nelson was honored by Mayor Harold Logsdon at Thursday's city council meeting for providing stunning photographs that are showcased in the newly renovated lobby at City Hall. The photos bring to life a number of colorful Peachtree City scenes such as the stunning views on lakes Peachtree and Kedron. Photo/John Munford.

Peachtree City residents will not be allowed to bring their own alcohol for consumption at local restaurants.

The “brown bagging” proposal, brought by resident Ric Hunt, was sacked by a 4-1 vote of the City Council Thursday night. The sole vote in opposition was from Councilwoman Cyndi Plunkett, who said she favored the idea.

The Coweta County voted to name two Coweta County elementary schools after long-time county teachers and administrators, at its July 8 regular meeting.

Coweta County commissioners July 15 approved three proposals for variances and conditional use permits that had been heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Commissioners also approved an agreement relating to medical care received by inmates at the county prison.

Nearly 14 percent of Coweta County voters turned out Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primaries. With 29 of 30 precincts reporting, voters approved District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. in the Republican primary.

Peachtree City police have released a sketch of one of the perpetrators who robbed the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at gunpoint as it closed Sunday evening.

This suspect was described as a black male between 20-25 years old, about 6’3” tall with a dark complexion, police said. He was wearing a baseball cap and a stocking over his face with a black T-shirt and black pants, police said.

Coweta murder suspect Kip Harris has been arrested by Coweta Sheriff’s deputies in connection with the Wednesday shooting of south Coweta resident Leon Dennis. Maj. James Yarbrough said 39 year-old Harris was taken into custody around noon at the home of an uncle at a south Coweta address.

Fayetteville police have three men in custody for the armed robbery of the T.J. Maxx store at the Fayette Pavilion May 31.

Wayne Hannah won just over 50 percent of the vote, beating three challengers to become the next sheriff of Fayette County according to results from Tuesday's primary election.

Nearly all the votes are counted in the Coweta County elections and with 28 of 30 precincts reporting District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. have won their races in the Republican primary.

Macajar Lott carefully makes his voting selections Tuesday afternoon in the gym at Fayetteville Christian Church. Lott’s Blackrock precinct had just over 170 voters by the middle of the lunch hour. Photo/John Munford.