$2 million grant expires July 31; mayor optimistic

The clock is ticking, with a July 31 deadline for Peachtree City to reach an agreement to buy land near Falcon Field Airport to extend TDK Boulevard into Coweta County.

It was a case of wanting what you should not have and getting what you have coming, all wrapped into one package. And for a College Park man July 11, a trip to Fayette County ended at the county jail on drug charges.

Last Friday, a call that the staff of the Fayette County Animal Shelter hates to get came in to the office.

A series of public hearings has been scheduled because Peachtree City officials plan to adopt a property tax increase for the coming year’s budget.

Would allow commercial use for office complex

The owner of an office development underway just south of Peachtree City wants to be annexed into the city limits.

Would allow drinks to flow on Sundays

The owner of the Peachtree East shopping center is hoping to have the 17-plus acre site annexed into the Peachtree City limits.

Property owners seeking $400K an acre

The vacant land at the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road was supposed to turn into a vibrant shopping area with loft apartments.

Police are hoping a witness will come forward to assist in identifying the suspect in the armed robbery of the Herb Shop at Hudson Plaza in broad daylight in Fayetteville Tuesday.

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. announces the grand opening of its new Peachtree City store, located at 1243 N. Peachtree Parkway July 14 through July 16 . The three-day event will feature pet adoptions and a variety of animal-related activities to welcome the community.

In less than 24 hours spanning from Monday to Tuesday, Peachtree City Police arrested teens and three very young juveniles in three separate incidents on the city's golf cart paths.

A Peachtree City woman and her friend apprehended a 14-year-old who tried to steal her golf cart from the AMLI apartments on Barberry Lane early Friday morning, police said.

A former Peachtree City resident Friday evening reported a happy ending to a tale of two 13-year-old girls taking an unauthorized joyride to Florida.

Land swap off the table; deeds protected property

First Baptist Church of Peachtree City has abandoned its request to acquire the city’s existing Pebblepocket tennis courts in a land swap to build a community center.

Accused of killing friend at PTC party

A Sharpsburg teen accused of murdering his friend at a Peachtree City party June 20 will appear in court next Friday to seek bond on the offense.

Peachtree City’s July 4th parade got off to a big bang this year.

Patrick Enzor (rear) tackles Scott Allen at the McIntosh High School foootball camp.

Land swap off the table

First Baptist Church of Peachtree City has abandoned its request to acquire the city’s existing Pebblepocket tennis courts in a land swap to build a community center.

English ‘didn’t fully consider’ ruling, court says

The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that Fayette Chief Superior Court Judge Paschall English Jr. must reconsider his latest ruling in a dispute over the county’s sign ordinance.

Bob Todd, left, and Frank Oakley, who are both running for the Post 4 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education, attended a candidate meet and greet held Tuesday night by the Peachtree City Rotary Club.

Peachtree City residents can help shape the city’s future growth by participating in a survey that will steer the city’s plan for the next 20 years.

No commuter, cargo jets in plans

Although there are plans to lengthen the runway at Falcon Field sometime in the future, doing so will not allow larger aircraft to land there, officials said.

It’s one of those decade anniversaries that mean a little more than the ones in between. Just like the birthday associated with mid-life, it’s the one we’d just as soon skip.

A Peachtree City family is on the road to recovery after a Saturday night fire damaged their home and killed their three pets.

The O’Farrell family’s dog, C.J., plays peek-a-boo with some recently washed laundry.

Two Peachtree City teens have been arrested for breaking into six businesses at the Wilshire Pavilion shopping center early Thursday morning, police said.

A late-night fire Saturday damaged a home in Peachtree City, also killing three family pets, fire officials said.

The fire at 223 Cedar Drive started in the garage area, but firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading throughout the home, said Assistant Fire Marshal David Williamson. When firefighters first arrived, flames were visible from the garage, Williamson said.

Peachtree City police are offering a $5,000 reward for information about a bizarre burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at the Wilshire Pavilion shopping center.

Party host charged in connection with shooting

A Sharpsburg teen accused of murdering his friend at a party in Peachtree City Tuesday remains in jail, and the Peachtree City teen who hosted the party has been charged with several misdemeanors, police said.

Victim, suspect tell of alcohol, drug use

For many teens, the web site MySpace.com acts as a means for communicating with friends and sharing their thoughts with the world.