On paper, the annexation proposed by Brent Scarbrough and Company looks exactly the same as the annexation approved for the 400-acre site for another developer in May 2007 by the City Council.

If you want a say on what future roads are built and where, here’s your chance.

Fayette residents are being invited to consider the county’s transportation future, particularly for the next five years and onward, at a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Senior Center.

A night of partying in Peachtree City and an alleged sexual assault have led to criminal charges against a Fayette man.

Peachtree City police are seeing a rise in shoplifting, theft and fraud crimes likely tied to the holidays and the poor economy, and residents are being urged to protect themselves.

Peachtree City police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Delta Community Credit Union sometime Sunday evening.

Sales tax, other revenues fall along with poor economy

Tuesday night the Peachtree City Council will be presented with a list of proposed budget cuts to address an anticipated $912,000 revenue shortfall this budget year due to the downturn in the economy.

Help may be on the way to soften the hard concrete vista provided by the sound buffering walls erected on the Ga. Highway 74 road widening project.

Dog will search for drugs, suspects in variety of situations

The Braelinn Kroger has historically made it a point to support law enforcement, and that effort has continued with a $500 donation that will go towards purchasing a dog for the department’s planned K-9 unit.

Council, planners to ponder tweaks to commercial zoning rules

Peachtree City’s City Council and Planning Commission will have a joint workshop Tuesday night to discuss changes to the city’s commercial and open space zoning ordinances.

The Peachtree City Fire Department will once again be a collection point for the annual Toys For Tots campaign. Fire Stations 82 located at 105 North Peachtree Parkway and Fire Station 81 on Paschal Road will both be collection points.

Peachtree City police are asking the public to watch out for a group of four people involved in stealing $3,000 of robes and gowns from the Chico's Soma store at The Avenue in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City police issued a warning today urging businesses to be on the lookout for a person using a stolen credit card.

An armed Peachtree City man died Saturday evening after he was shot by Coweta County sheriff’s deputies investigating a suspicious person call on McIntosh Estates Lane, less than a mile due west of Falcon Field in Peachtree City.

Members of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports organization in conjunction with American Red Cross are spearheading local efforts again this year for a blood and bone marrow drive to be held Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Jamatkhana worship center located at 122 Flat Creek Trail off Ga. Highway 54 near Peachtree City.

XPlayground in Peachtree City is closing its doors and owner Larry Justice is selling everything, from game systems to televisions and restaurant equipment. The sale dates are today, Friday and Saturday at XPlayground.

A Newnan man was arrested early Saturday evening after he was running after cars at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and Stevens Entry and threatening to kill people, police said.

Three girls who took part in a late-night golf cart joyride in Peachtree City Nov. 7 are now facing charges for stealing the golf cart, police said.

Council: cost of new path is developer’s problem

The Peachtree City Council Thursday night resisted a request to close a cart path that runs through the middle of the Cedarcroft subdivision.

The Peachtree City Planning Commission is expected to vote Monday night on plans to conduct a major renovation at the Braelinn Village shopping center.

Children in Peachtree City won’t be able to get a glimpse of Santa Claus whirling by on a fire engine this year.

Due to budget cutbacks and a need to reduce fuel use and wear and tear, the Santa Run format has been changed, organizers said.

Improvements to a railroad crossing in Peachtree City’s industrial park will result in the road being closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, today announced it will hold a grand opening event Nov. 21 and 22 for its new store located at 2801 Highway 54 in Peachtree City, Ga. Customers can save $100 off the purchase of a set of four tires or wheels and register for a chance to win a set of tires for free.

A number of homes in Peachtree City had reduced water flow earlier today as crews worked to repair a line on Golfview Drive, officials said.

Move allows season ticket holders to retain seats

The “Fun” will be back at the Fred for the 2009 season with the continuation of the Friday/Saturday night concert format, officials announced this week. According to Nancy Price, manager of the Fred, this will allow all season ticket holders and sponsors to retain their existing seats for the upcoming season.

The Peachtree City Council voted unanimously to allow a previously approved annexation to be reconsidered even though the landowner is not proposing any changes to the approved plans.

Improvements to the railroad crossing on Dividend Drive near Aviation Way will result in the road being closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Peachtree City police are alerting the public about a suspicious person who may have been "casing" a local business for a future crime.

Peachtree City officials may soon have a solution for finishing a cart path bridge over Flat Creek near Crosstown Road that will link homes on the southside to the city’s industrial park.

Peachtree City’s Lindee Link, 13, belted out “God Bless the USA” during last weekend’s Veterans Day event at the city’s veterans memorial plaza at City Hall. The emotional performance drove some in the crowd to tears. Photo/Ben Nelms.

DOT approves power lines in right of way, reducing buffer encroachment

The proposed second phase of widening Ga. Highway 74 won’t cut into a landscape buffer in front of a new shopping center quite as bad as initially anticipated.