Convenience store burglary

Law enforcement agencies in Fairburn and Coweta County are seeking three men in connection with the Nov. 16 burglaries of two convenience stores in Fairburn and Newnan.

New chief may be picked by end of year

Tyrone’s search for a new police chief could end soon.

Town manager Barry Amos said the town had been “flooded” with applications and is slowly going through the stack.

Miss Georgia to be a part of Tyrone parade, Dec. 14

Miss Georgia
The first Annual Tyrone Christmas Parade sponsored by United Community Bank, promises to be spectacular and the Parade Committee needs help from the community and citizens. According to Parade Director, Stephen Ball, “We want everyone attending the Parade to bring a flashlight. Candles are too dangerous, but flashlights will serve as a great alternative for forming a landing strip for Santa’s Sleigh. Mr. Ball adds, “ Since it is a night parade the flashlights can be used to help illuminate the beautiful floats from Cline Float Company.

Tyrone gets update on EPD violations

A citizen’s action has helped spur the EPD’s actions against a Tyrone manufacturing company.

For the last two months, James Norton has implored the town’s leaders to do something about the dust problem emanating from Georgia Masonry in the town’s industrial park.

Council settles on impact fee strategy

Although Tyrone will still have to return more than $60,000 in development fees to developers, the Town Council agreed Thursday night to conduct a feasibility study on building a new police station and town hall at their current sites.

Tour de Georgia to start in Peachtree City in 2007

Tour de Georgia to start in Peachtree City

The 12 host cities were announced for the 2007 Tour de Georgia on Tuesday morning and Fayette County residents got a nice surprise when it was announced that Peachtree City would be the official start for this year’s race.

Board ponders vacant chairman’s seat

The Coweta County Board of Education is seeking legal guidance to determine the correct way to fill the Mitch Powell’s position on the board.

PTC golf cart tally: 7,500+

With the official registration period over, Peachtree CIty has tallied more than 7,500 golf carts which have been minted with the city’s new yellow decals, according to city spokesperson Betsy Tyler.

PTC closing section of cart path; detour route advised

PTC closing section of cart path; city advises a detour route

The cart path bordering the Gables Apartments along Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City will be closed for about a month starting Monday, city officials said.

Crook murder trial heads to court Monday

The trial for accused murderer Richard Nelson Brown is set to begin Nov. 27 in Coweta Superior Court. Brown faces multiple counts in the Sept. 30, 2005 murder of Senoia business owner Ken Crook.

Architect creating possibilities for vacant Lexington Circle

A professional architect shared several visions he has for the mostly-vacant mixed-use Lexington Circle development at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 East and Banks Road Monday afternoon.

Fixture change to help save PTC energy costs

Council selects new municipal court judge

The Peachtree City Council has agreed to participate in an energy-savings program that will ultimately net big energy savings for the city.

PTC discusses legislative needs

The Georgia General Assembly will crank up its lawmaking machine in January, and the Peachtree City Council is already thinking ahead as to what its priorities will be with state legislators.

PTC man named president of Beirut vets

Peachtree City resident Randy Gaddo has been named presidents of the Beirut Veterans of America.

The organization began in 1992 with one mission: to remember the 1983 terrorist attack on a U.S. barracks in Beirut that killed 220 Marines, 18 sailors and three soldiers, injuring hundreds more.

Teacher getting a culture lesson in Japan

Teacher getting a culture lesson

For most residents, yesterday’s feast feature turkey with all the trimmings. But for Sharpsburg’s Robin Merriman, the meal was probably closer to sushi and noodles.

An international story

An international story

Bill Harrison of the Coweta County Development Authority spoke to the Newnan Kiwanis about his recent visit to China.

Holidays kicking off in Senoia

On December 2, the city of Senoia kicks off its holiday festivities with “Light Up Senoia,” a colorful Main Street parade and celebration. The holiday spirit continues December 10 with a “Candlelight Tour of Homes”.

Luminary sand free to PTC residents

Luminary sand is available to Peachtree City residents courtesy of the city’s recreation department.

The sand is available for pick-up at the Glenloch Pool parking lot at 601 Stevens Entry and the Pebblepocket Pool parking lot, located at the corner of Willowbend and Willow Road.

Commissioner decries annexation efforts

It was an event designed to present what Fulton County Commissioner Bill Edwards calls a little-referenced third option to the questions surrounding the future of south Fulton County. A town hall meeting Nov. 9 at Georgia International Convention Center provided the venue to Edwards to advocate for South Fulton remaining unincorporated.

Landmark preschool classes learn about the first Thanksgiving

Landmark preschool classes learn about the first Thanksgiving

Pam Cornelison’s K4 class at Landmark Christian School has been learning all about the Pilgrims, the Indians and the first Thanksgiving.

Council settles on impact fee strategy

Although Tyrone will still have to return more than $60,000 in development fees to developers, the Town Council agreed Thursday night to conduct a feasibility study on building a new police station and town hall at their current sites.

Tyrone gets update on EPD violations

A citizen’s action has helped spur the EPD’s actions against a Tyrone manufacturing company.

For the last two months, James Norton has implored the town’s leaders to do something about the dust problem emanating from Georgia Masonry in the town’s industrial park.

City holds off on courthouse lease

The Fairburn council Nov. 13 voted to postpone consideration of a lease of the old courthouse to the Old Campbell Historical Society over concerns raised by residents of St. John’s Crossing subdivision. St. John’s Crossing residents also wanted action from the city on issues such as area crime, clarification of the question over ownership of a greenbelt strip in the development and suggestions on ways to resolve shoddy construction problems faced by homeowners.

Armed robbers nabbed

Two males were arrested and woman is being sought by Fairburn Police in connection with a Sept. 3 armed robbery at the Family Dollar store in Hudson Plaza.

Home invaders face numerous charges

A pair of Clayton County residents were charged on multiple counts in a Nov. 1 Union City home invasion. The arrests were aided by a camera at the residence that recorded the incident.

Tyrone tree lighting

Tyrone’s annual tree lighting holiday celebration is set for November 28 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Triangle Park Gazebo, across from the post office on Senoia Road.

Arrests

The following arrests were made by Fairburn Police from Nov. 1-14:

juvenile, male, 14, Fairburn, theft by receiving stolen property

Impact fee discussion tops Tyrone’s agenda

The Tyrone Town Council will hold a special workshop next week to discuss what to do with unused impact fees.

Last week, Town Manager Barry Amos revealed the town was looking at refunding nearly $64,000 in impact fees to developers because the town had not done anything significant in efforts to build a new town hall and police station.

And the winner is...

And the winner is...

The Sandy Creek High School Talent Show was October 24 at the school’s auditorium.

Movie theaters coming to Union City

Things are changing in Union City. And its more than a change in name. Known for years as Shannon Mall, the new Union Station Atlanta is positioned to undergo a transformation that will match the changes all over south Fulton County. The transformation along the Ga. Highway 138 corridor will include new theaters and many new commercial ventures.

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