The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its “Outstanding Business Person of the Year” award.

Gov. Sonny Perdue signed an executive order cutting in half the state sales tax on natural gas and liquid propane for residential heating. The executive order stipulates that Georgia’s sales tax on natural gas will be reduced during the peak home heating months of January through April 2006. Liquid propane will be reduced during the months of January through March 2006.

Hwy. 74 Alliance may change its moniker, but not its mission

The Highway 74 Alliance produced a tentative mission statement at its December meeting. Alliance members also said the initiative might be up for a name change but it will not deter their intent to successfully address future traffic congestion in the area.

It’s nothing short of a tradition along Hobgood Road and Rivertown.

Violators will soon be paying higher fines in Fairburn

Parking violations on Fairburn streets are on the rise. And so is the price of fines resulting from them.

Recent burglaries at residential construction sites in Fairburn were solved through the efforts of city police officers and detectives.

Stephanie Gaines has plans and the determination to see them through. Recently hired as Union City’s special projects coordinator, Gaines envisions a greater community participation geared to empower residents and unify and strengthen neighborhoods.

The customary Ga. Highway 74 gridlock at I-85 might ease a bit if Fairburn gets its way.

Everyone who travels Hwy. 74 in the vicinity of I-85 knows that traffic congestion is a mess. But that mess is not limited to the south side of the expressway. Fairburn has made a proposal to the Georgia Department of Transportation that would alleviate some of the congestion on the north side of I-85 for motorists traveling south by installing a right turn lane that would provide quicker access to southbound I-85.

Bear Creek Middle School will present its Winter Concert Dec. 20, featuring the students in the school’s band, orchestra, and chorus.

The constrcution project along I-85 is winding down but closures will be in effect this weekend.

Portions of I-85 northbound and southbound will be closed until Monday at 5 a.m.

The following arrests were made by Fairburn police between Dec. 7 through Dec. 13:

• Malissa Barber, 53, Union City, theft by receiving.

Fayette to be player in metro transit group

Fayette County will have a voice on the new regional Transit Planning Board that was announced Thursday.

Members of the Tyrone Town Council, the Tyrone Recreation Department and the Tyrone Youth Soccer Association gathered at Handley Park last Saturday morning to break ground where three new soccer fields will be built.

Something smells in the Millbrook subdivision in Tyrone, but hopefully not for long.

Residents complained about the malodorous stench at Thursday night’s Town Council meeting and the problem, a broken septic tank, my be fixed by the time you are reading this article.

A north Fayette resident was saved early Wednesday morning when a smoke alarm awoke him after his space heater caught fire.

Thursday night was the final meeting of the year for the Tyrone Town Council and it was a busy one.

After dealing with the problem of a busted septic tank at the Millbrook subdivision, the council honored council members Lisa Richardson, who had served on the council for a total of 22 years, and Lyn Redwood, who had served for two years, with plaques and then moved on to the meeting’s agenda.

Christmas will be a bit tougher this year for a Peachtree City family whose home burned down Monday afternoon.

The family, which includes three children — boys ages 11 and 12 and a girl age 10 — has had plenty of clothing assistance. They temporarily stayed in a hotel after the fire, but will need some items for their new home when they can move in, officials said.

From left are Lyn Redwood, Paul Letourneau, Lisa Richardson and Mike Smola, all current members of the Tyrone Town Council.

Southbound traffic on Ga. Highway 85 approaching the Fayetteville square was redirected Friday afternoon due to a water main break.

Butch Prosser, head coach of the McIntosh Chiefs varsity football team for the past six years, has stepped down from that position, though he will continue to serve as a teacher at the school through the remainder of the school year.

A Peachtree City family lost all its belongings when its house caught fire late Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

Suspect maintained innocence the entire time

A Peachtree City man was arrested last week after he backed into a police cruiser twice when he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.

SF Bread coming to Hwy. 54 west

Developers who get approval from the Peachtree City Council to explore possible annexations with city staff may soon have a firm deadline to wrap up talks.

Several band students at McIntosh High School have been successful in their auditions and participation in honor bands throughout the state.

Here is how you can help others this holiday season:

• Embracing Military Families and the National Heritage Foundations are hoping to help families at Fort Benning who have one or more parents fighting overseas. Last year Peachtree City resident Cathy McMullen helped organize efforts that provided food, clothing and gifts for eight families in need. She was aided by donations from the Fayette County Republican Women as well as donations of money and toys from area residents. If you would like to help, phone Cathy McMullen at 770-487-0672.

State will align it with stop light in 2007

Commuters in Senoia may be overjoyed to hear there has been substantial progress in realigning Rockaway Road with an existing stop light on Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City.

An August resolution by Coweta County School Board designed to formulate a recommendation for new district lines for elementary and middle schools came to fruition Dec. 13 with the announcement that the work done by committees comprised of parents and school administrators had been completed.

Dr. Michael H. Deis, associate professor of Management at Clayton State University, has been awarded the University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Regional and State Universities. The system-wide award recognizes faculty and departments for a strong commitment to teaching and service to students.