When it comes to the beautification of Shamrock Park in Tyrone, nothing comes easy.

On Thursday night, Tyrone Councilmen Gloria Furr and Grace Caldwell released results of the recently completed resident survey on the future of the park. Judy Jefferson, who helped compile the results, said that more than 800 surveys were filled out and that 60 percent of what residents wanted at the park is already there.

Fifth grade students (left) Joe Bonner, Ryan Hamill, and Dale Earhart earned first place in the Tyrone Elementary Math Bowl Competition.

The third phase of the Kedron Village shopping center has been sold to Kite Realty Group Trust based in Indianapolis, Ind.

Fairburn City Administrator Jim Williams said last week the city had not had the time to reconcile the differences between the sewer proposal Fairburn originally sent and the one Tyrone submitted in response. Williams said a long period of time had elapsed between the time Fairburn sent the proposal to Tyrone and the time the Tyrone’s proposal made its way back to Fairburn. Williams added that he expects to communication back with Tyrone in the not too distant future.

Oh, what a difference a judge’s order can make.

Just hours after Judge William Ison ruled in the Sheriff’s favor, the County Commission started budget hearings Wednesday morning.

Following is the verbal order handed down Tuesday afternoon by Senior Superior Court Judge William H. Ison in the lawsuit between Fayette County Sheriff Randall Johnson and the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.

In a meeting with residents of the Planterra Ridge subdivision Wednesday night, Peachtree City officials committed to working on solutions to help alleviate cut-through traffic in the subdivision.

Five employees of M.A. Industries were honored recently for helping Peachtree City firefighters rescue one of their co-workers whose hand became entangled in a large machine.

Officials waiting to get blessing from PTC Council

A possible deal for Senoia to pipe some of its sewage to Peachtree City for treatment is on hold until the Peachtree City Council decides how to proceed in the matter, according to the top official at the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority.

A Tuesday morning gas leak forced officials to shut down part of Ga. Highway 54 west in Peachtree City for more than four hours.

Fairly soon Peachtree City may have three Chick-fil-A restaurants to choose from.

Last month, officials unveiled plans for a Chick-fil-A in the Wilshire Pavilion in south Peachtree City. Now the company is hoping to get approval for plans in the Kedron Village shopping center in north Peachtree City.

On May 6, 1986, the Wise family opened the doors to what has become a gathering place for loyal patrons, customers and most of all friends: Catfish Hollow. The restaurant began in a converted grocery store located in Tyrone. Over the next few years it became a success as a well-known establishment that was enjoyed by all. Eleven years ago in January, Catfish Hollow moved its operation from Tyrone to Thomas Crossroads in Newnan. Although there was very little at Thomas Crossroads, the move was an immediate success.

All four incumbents on the Fayette County Commission and Board of Education are running for re-election.

Each one will face opposition, too.

Coweta County’s prospects fora new hospital improved this week as Newnan Hospital and Piedmont Healthcare announced an agreement that could bring a state-of-the art hospital to the county.

Last week was a busy week for all Coweta County elementary and middle schools as students worked diligently on the Criterion Reference Competency Test.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department will no longer have to go through the county government for purchasing items or conducting vehicle maintenance, Superior Court Judge William Isom ruled Tuesday afternoon.

After taking public criticism for illegal students from other counties attending Fayette County’s well-regarded school system, the county Board of Education is considering a tougher policy that would force offending parents to pay tuition.

The Fayette County Board of Education got its first glimpse Monday night of next year’s proposed $173.7 million budget.

This could be the last year for lovers of Fayette County’s annual Kiwanis Fair to explore the sights and sounds of the midway at the fairgrounds complex on Goza Road.

The Peachtree City Council will meet tonight with homeowners from the Planterra Ridge subdivision to discuss traffic problems in the neighborhood.

At dusk on Friday night, over 350 Fayette County cancer survivors will walk the first lap of Relay For Life at the Kiwanis Fair Complex in Fayetteville.

The Peachtree City Council will consider approving a master plan for cart path improvements for the coming two fiscal years at its meeting Thursday night.

Fayetteville Planning and Zoning commissioners April 25 voted to recommend approval of two rezoning requests that would add nearly 62,000 square feet of office and retail space along Ga. Highway 54 W. at Brandywine Road Extension and more than 57,000 square feet at Hwy. 54 and Grady Avenue, both on the city’s growing west side.

It is hard to know what to do and where to turn when your world is shattered and danger is all around. Unlike the community wide devastation from hurricanes, floods and tornados, individual lives sometimes shatter at the hands of others. And many times it is women who become the specific targets, women who suffer the consequences of a crime perpetrated on them. One such crime is sexual assault.

Fayetteville City Council and Planning and Zoning commissioners met April 28 to discuss wide ranging topics such as the many issues related to development and the status of public input to the city’s comprehensive Plan.

Carolyn Cary, who has been Fayette County’s official historian for 25 years, was feted at a dinner party Saturday evening thrown by the Friends of the Fayette County Library.

Pet owners wanting to send their dogs on vacation will have to find another option, after the Fayette County Commission Thursday decided not to revisit their ordinances concerning a kennel in an Agricultural-Residential zoning district.

It’s back to square one for residents of Shenandoah Estates who had hoped the Fayette County Commission would reopen Old Ga. Highway 138.

Things are a little brighter at the Fayette County Animal Shelter, mainly due to a new antimicrobial floor and solatubes bringing natural light into the animals rooms. This renovation, made possible by a $15,000 donation from the Fayette County Humane Society, not only makes the shelter look more attractive, it is also now a healthier facility.

A groundbreaking was held April 12 for the new Starr’s Mill Professional Center at 1280 Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City. The location is just south of Rockaway Road and near the Starr’s Mill school complex.