Local businessman and boat owner of Jasper Time, Mark Wallace and angler Chip Temple, were part of the team that reeled in the tournament record breaking Blue Marlin on Saturday, June 20, and won prize money of over $325,000.

Yet another traffic light is headed to the often-clogged corridor on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City.

The Georgia Department of Transportation last week notified city officials it has approved a new traffic light for Line Creek Parkway, a signal that Capital City Development wanted for a new shopping center that will be built at the southeast corner of the intersection.

Developer Pathway pulls 80 homes, event center in face of opposition

A controversial rezoning request for 80 homes at the back door of Peachtree City’s airport has been tabled indefinitely.

Peachtree City has a new cop on the beat with an uncanny ability to sniff out drugs.

Officer Mike, a Belgian Malanois dog, can detect as many as four different illegal drugs at the same time, according to Police Chief H.C. “Skip” Clark. Mike is also trained in searching for missing persons, but instead of using his nose when searching, Mike detects ground disturbances, Clark said.

Tennis memberships will be honored, staff retained

Starting July 1, Peachtree City’s tennis center will be operated by the Canongate company which operates a host of golf courses and tennis courts in the metro Atlanta area.

Enforcement coming at highways 54/74

Peachtree City police are warning motorists to avoid blocking the middle of the busy intersection at Ga. highways 54 and 74.

Non-profit sends custom care packages to overseas troops

A local non-profit group that delivers custom care packages to U.S. troops overseas is up for a national honor.

Actor Ashton Kutcher, in the area to film the movie “Five Killers,” takes time from his schedule recently to treat the movie crew to cool drinks from Peachtree City’s Planet Smoothie store. The husband of actress Demi Moore, Kutcher posed with the store’s team members during a break from filming a scene in Peachtree City. The movie also stars Katherine Heigl and Tom Selleck. Photo/Special.

The same company that operates Canongate golf clubs may soon be operating the Peachtree City Tennis Center.

A proposal to remove the tennis center from the city’s tourism association and place it in Canongate’s hands is expected to be voted on Thursday night by the Peachtree City Council.

10 of 80 lots in question due to FAA guidelines forbidding construction near Falcon Field

On a split 3-2 vote, the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night narrowly approved a recommendation to rezone a 37-acre site in the city’s industrial park for an 80-home subdivision that would have views of Lake McIntosh along with planes buzzing overhead due to the adjacent Falcon Field airport.

Local campus about to graduate first MBA students

Thursday was a day to celebrate a dream in Peachtree City: one that keeps growing and growing.

The upcoming relocation of NCR’s worldwide headquarters to Duluth is expected to bolster the company’s internal collaboration with the Peachtree City facility. The move from Dayton, Ohio will not result in any additions or deletions of jobs at the local NCR facility.

The community is banding together to raise funds for a McIntosh High School student who has been hospitalized since late April.

Peachtree City police are encouraging residents to stow valuables in their vehicles out of sight.

Owners of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles are particularly asked to use caution, as criminals are using a tool to “punch” the door locks to gain entry to the vehicle, police said. In some cases owners may not even realize items have been taken from their car, police added.

For a growing group of Peachtree City residents and those around Fayette and Coweta counties, a lot has happened since the April 15 tea party held at City Hall. Peachtree City event organizer Cindy Fallon and others last month formed the non-profit Peachtree City Tea Party Patriots that last week had a mailing list that included nearly 1,300 names from Fayette, Coweta and across south metro Atlanta. The group will hold their next event July 4 at the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City residents may get a $40 a year tax increase if the 2009-2010 budget is approved as recommended by City Manager Bernie McMullen.

For a growing group of Peachtree City residents, a lot has happened since the April 15 tea party held at City Hall.

Event organizer Cindy Fallon and others last month formed the non-profit Peachtree City Tea Party Patriots that last week had a mailing list that included nearly 1,300 names. The group will hold their next event July 4 at the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater.

In light of its reduced operating hours that began in January with budget cuts, the Peachtree City Library is currently conducting a survey on its operating hours.

DOT: 54W rush hour improves 50%

Motorists on Ga. Highway 54 between Willowbend Road and MacDuff Parkway may have noticed improved traffic flow on the corridor recently.

Peachtree City’s recreation programs have a unique financial structure that allows them to earmark money specifically toward improvements at each program’s location.

Mention the Fourth of July around Fayette County and two things come to mind: Peachtree City’s annual parade and, of course, fireworks.

Peachtree City is known for its amazing fireworks display, but some people still like to shoot their own fireworks at home. While they may be fun to watch, fireworks handled incorrectly can have deadly consequences, fire officials warn.

A local group of volunteers is helping to Keep Peachtree City Beautiful by picking up litter along the city’s paths.  The Fayette office of Hands For Hire, Inc., a training service for adults with developmental disabilities, contacted Al Yougel of KPTCB recently for possible projects for local clients. 

Peachtree City Mayor, Harold Logsdon, has identified the Dragon Boat Races and International Festival as the “signature event” for celebrating Peachtree City’s historic 50 year anniversary. Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Dragon Boat Races and International Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, to be held at Drake Field on Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City, Saturday, September 26th from 9 AM to 4 PM.  Drake Field is off Willowbend Road, east of the library on Lake Peachtree in the heart of Peachtree City.  Dragon boat racing is one of the world’s fastest growing sports, according to, USA Dragon Boating, LLC.  Worldwide, over 50 million people will pick up a dragon boat paddle this year.   This sport combines tradition with modern day teamwork, enthusiasm and strategy, plus, anyone can do it.  Dragon Boat Racing is great exercise and just plain fun for family, friends and co-workers.  This event continues to grow in popularity, last year over 2800 spectators attended, watching 30 teams compete. This year, Rotary Club of Peachtree City event organizers expect to have over 40 teams competing in two divisions, the competitive division for experienced paddlers, and the novice division for beginners.   A "Team" consists of up to 22 people; 20 paddlers, one drummer and one person to steer.

It is about 600 students and counting for the still-new Peachtree City campus of Clayton State University.

Dr. Kevin Demmitt, Clayton State’s administrator in Fayette County, said recently the growth in the number of students at the campus has been phenomenal. Demmitt said he expects that trend to continue, along with increased degree options.

And then there were two.

A Peachtree City resident has announced he will seek election as the city’s mayor this November.

A proposal to build 80 homes, an event center and 12 villas on a 37-acre site near Falcon Field Airport will be vetted by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Tuesday night.

What had become a temporary home for a peacock in the vicinity of businesses at 6000 Shakerag Hill in Peachtree City ended Thursday morning as Peachtree City firefighters corralled the large bird with the help of a citizen who then took the peacock home to care for it. It is not known where the peacock came from or how it ended up in the center of the city.

It’s about to get to number-crunching time once again in Peachtree City.

City staffers are working furiously to hammer out the final city-manager approved version of the budget that typically represents the recommendation to City Council. It is expected that version of the budget will be available by Wednesday, several days in advance of the city’s planned budget workshop meetings.

Registration for participants in Peachtree City’s July 4th parade starts Monday at 8 a.m. for city residents, churches, service organizations and businesses.

Peachtree City’s high median income is again hitting the city in its pocketbook.

The city is basically ineligible for many grants and other federal funding because the median income is so high. While that’s not the case for transportation funding from the federal stimulus package, the city is likely to see pennies compared to other jurisdictions.