It’s a crime that didn’t harm a person, but is sure to cause outrage in the community.

The Fayette County Animal Control staff is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a man who abandoned and ran over a litter of puppies near Ga. Highway 314.

Their numbers were small, but organizers of the “Free the Fayette Two” protest said their message was not. The protest rally held outside Fayette County Justice Center Feb. 22 targeted the recent incarceration of two Fayette County High School students, convicted recently in juvenile court for their role in a gang-related “beat-in” fight in a school restroom in December.

The first two weeks of February have been busy for Fayette County Drug Task Force (DTF) agents in Fayetteville.

A series of arrests came Feb. 22 when three adults and two juveniles were taken into custody at a Butler Road residence in Fayetteville, according to DTF Lt. Jody Thomas.

So far there have been no surprises among the four Fayette residents who have filed elections paperwork declaring their intent to run for sheriff.

A 47-year-old woman was assaulted as she walked out to her car at the Swanbrook Apartments in Fayetteville Sunday evening, police said.

Peachtree City’s Ruby Tuesday restaurant will likely be torn down in 2011 to make way for a Walgreens drug store.

The first of several hurdles involved in establishing Pathway Communities Twelve Parks mixed-use master planned community in east Coweta County was jumped Feb. 19 as county commissioners approved a request by Coweta Water and Sewer Authority to provide those services to the proposed development near Sharpsburg.

Nearly 50 parents and others came to Sams Auditorium Monday night for a community awareness seminar on gang awareness and Internet safety sponsored by the Fayette County Board of Education. Speakers included District Attorney Scott Ballard and representatives from local law enforcement and the school system.

The long awaited project that will make state-required improvements to Pye Lake Dam came Feb. 21 when Fayetteville City Council approved a $727,466 low bid by North Georgia Concrete. The work will be performed through a FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant with the remaining 25 percent local match funded through stormwater fees.

Fayetteville City Council said the idea to bring upscale retail to The Villages on Ga. Highway 54 West was a good one. A bit of recommended tweaking to the proposed concept plan presented Feb. 21 by East Point-based Heritage Creek Development might result in live/work opportunities and more greenspace.

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

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Danny Cronic, one of the most successful coaches in Coweta County history, announced Tuesday that he has decided to retire as head football coach of the East Coweta Indians.

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In the Class AAAA state meet, Whitewater placed fifth, Fayette County placed sixth, McIntosh placed 18th and Starr’s Mill placed 38th. Local wrestlers who placed in the top six of their weight class were:

A change in Emergency Medical Service fees approved Thursday night by the Peachtree City Council includes new fees for services that haven't been charged for in the past.

The county's only radio station could soon be moving to Tyrone.

During Thursday night’s Town Council meeting, Tyrone’s leaders heard a presentation from Wayne Wilkins, who owns the Legacy Theatre building.

Would take place of Ruby Tuesday at 54/Parkway

A plan to raze the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Peachtree City and replace it with a Walgreens drug store in 2011 will be considered by the city’s planning commission Monday night.

Peachtree City has tightened up its industrial zoning rules, which will forbid any retail uses on lots zoned for general industrial use. Another change would allow retail-related uses in limited industrial districts, but the business would be limited to no more than 10,000 square feet in size. The new ordinances were approved unanimously by council Thursday night.

With his litter grabber and trash bag in hand, Al Yougel helped promote the new Keep PTC Beautiful campaign at Thursday night's City Council meeting. Yougel has been named chairman of the campaign, and he said the city will need the help of residents and groups in not just picking up litter but also changing attitudes toward litter. Photo/John Munford.

The Peachtree City Council voted Thursday night to table a decision on spending another $720,000 to fix the city's police headquarters.

Grocery store also being courted for shopping center

Now that the Peachtree City Council has agreed to sell two roads that will become part of a new shopping center on the south side of Ga. Highway 54 West, Capital City Development is working on securing retailers for the site.

The Fayette County Board of REALTORS‚ is making plans for Noel November 2008, A Celebration of Trees and A Tradition of Giving Back to Our Community. 2008 marks the 14th anniversary of this wonderful event benefiting local organizations in need.

This is your opportunity to showcase your artistic abilities and hidden talents! And don’t forget about the over $4000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the contestants winning the judge’s approval. It’s time to get ready for the 2008 23rd Annual Art & Talent Showcase sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City. Competition is open to all public, private or home schooled students in Fayette County in 1st through 12th grades.

It took a little time but Tyrone Police got their man. Deshawn Davis, 20, of an unknown address, was charged Feb. 11 in the Sept. 16 burglary of the Shell convenience store on Senoia Road, according to Tyrone Police spokesperson Alicia Batts.

Fayetteville Mayor Kenneth Steele was elected Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Third Vice President during the association's recent annual meeting in Savannah. GMA Executive Director Jim Higdon said Steele possesses clear leadership qualities that will take him further with the organization.

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between Feb. 14-20. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Designation will bring federal money and equipment to ‘disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations’ operating locally

The completed brackets and final standings are not available, as of yet, but two local wrestlers have achieved individual state titles in their respective weight classes and GHSA classifications.