When the public thinks of teens the first thoughts that often come to mind are vandalism, violence, and illegal activities. Unfortunately, teens are only being recognized for their faults rather that their achievements. The students at Whitewater High School have risen above this stereotype and have accomplished a task that few adults can say they have done.

A Peachtree City man was arrested Saturday for aggravated assault after pulling a gun during a dispute at Harmony Village Apartments the day before, police said.

Two local shoppers have had their wallets stolen out from under them by a deceptive pair in Peachtree City stores, police said.

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2007 Small Business of the Year recipients at their Annual Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon held at Whitewater Creek Country Club. The Small Business of the Year Award is given to recognize the exemplary business practices and innovation exhibited by a small business. Nominated businesses were judged on the following criteria: business plans, goals, performance, growth, vision, economic impact, civic activities, Chamber involvement and contributions to the community.

By Lt. Rex Duke, interim chief, Clayton State Department of Public Safety

Some of you may not be aware that during the holiday season crime has a tendency to rise most everywhere. Here at Clayton State University we are no different, other than the fact we do enjoy a relatively safe environment. We usually see a peak in theft on campus during this season. Keep this in mind and take precautions by never leaving your valuables unattended.

Students at J.C. Booth Middle have captured the true spirit of the holiday season.

About 10 years ago the school started a fundraiser to help their own families who were struggling financially have a more memorable holiday. It has operated under several different names throughout the years but is now called Silver for Santa, with the word “silver” representing the spirit of giving.

Wayne Hannah, a 33 year veteran of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, formally announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Fayette County Monday afternoon.

Hannah is currently the director of the traffic enforcement and training division of the sheriff’s office. He has been with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office since 1974 and began his law enforcement career as a radio operator (dispatcher) under then-Sheriff James Jones. He has subsequently worked with Sheriff Randall Johnson for 31 years and is currently one of five division directors who reports directly to Johnson.

Third, fourth and fifth graders at Fayetteville Intermediate School recently developed a water conservation plan for the area as part of a state contest.

All four candidates for the Georgia House 72nd district seat were probed and evaluated by a crowd of about 100 people at Peachtree City City Hall Wednesday night.

As perk, school system employees get to choose which schools their kids attend; BoE billed for $42,801 for redistricting expert

While some county elementary schools could see up to 60 percent of their students moved to other schools under proposed new redistricting plans, employees of the Fayette County School System itself have no such worries.

An unhappy customer at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Fayetteville pointed a gun at a clerk before driving off early Monday evening, police said.

Electoral newcomer with heavy-duty financial backing seeks to specify his political positions

Matt Ramsey, one of four candidates seeking the 72nd District seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, contends that his political experience as a legislative assistant in the House and as an employee of U.S. Congressman Mac Collins sets him up perfectly to finish the one year remaining on the term left by the unexpected death of Rep. Dan Lakly.

Reversing its course from a vote in April, the Peachtree City Council has approved the use of Segways on the city’s golf cart path system.

The Fayette County Commission voted unanimously Dec. 5 to get even tougher on water violators. The County Commission decided to codify an ordinance that would outline stiffer penalties for water violators during times of state-mandated water restrictions.

State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, R-Sharpsburg, who formerly represented part of Peachtree City, wants local governments to be able to choose if they want to use sales taxes to replace property taxes.

An eighth floor conference room at the Richard Russell Federal Building in Atlanta Dec. 7 could have doubled as a bank if it were not for the fact that the millions of dollars on display were part of ongoing operations intended to take a bite out of two Mexican drug cartels.

Two polling sites will be open today, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the four-way special election to fill the 72nd District seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Peachtree City police and Fayette County sheriff’s deputies manned a traffic safety roadblock Friday night at the intersection of Crosstown Road and Peachtree Parkway.

Over the strong objections of two council members, a City Council member will be appointed to serve on the Peachtree City Tourism Association, which runs the tennis center and amphitheater.

By next July, Fayette County's employees will have a new, more lucrative retirement plan.

With a 4-1 vote last Wednesday afternoon, the County Commission set in place the conversion from a strict direct contribution benefits plan to a hybrid plan that will feature a defined benefits component.

One might call the annual Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society, a kind of bellwether for the environment of the western hemisphere.

Two polling sites will be open all week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. so voters can cast their ballots in the four-way special election to fill the 72nd district seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.

It was a swirl of activity at the Richard Russell Federal Building in Atlanta late Friday afternoon, as a large group of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies announced the results of two coordinated multi-million dollar drug seizures made in the metro area during the last week.

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Sheriff's deputies are still looking for six men who coordinated a smash-and-grab burglary at Autrey's Armory gun shop in north Fayette County early Wednesday morning.

Earlier reports that four of the suspects were arrested in Clayton County turned out to be false, police officials said, as those four were arrested for another agency's case.

After using a stolen truck to pull off the burglar bars and front door around 4 a.m., six black males burst inside and systematically stole 75-80 weapons, mostly Sig Sauer and Glock pistols, deputies said. The suspects also took a Springfield semi-automatic .308 rifle with a bipod and collapsible stock, deputies said.

After years of planning and conducting its first election in November, the city of Chattahoochee Hill Country finally has a mayor and a full contingent of council members.

Chances for any 'big box' development next to Planterra Ridge subdivision appear diminished with 2 opponents coming on PTC Council in January

One burglary suspect is dead and two others were injured early Tuesday afternoon when their vehicle struck a power pole on Bethsaida Road.

A volunteer group in Fayette County is hoping to re-enlist local World War II veterans.

This time, instead of going off to war, those veterans will be going on a free day-long trip to visit the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.

Both proposed options to shift hundreds of elementary school students into different schools need more adjustments, most folks said to the Fayette County Board of Education.

Former County Commissioner Rick Price hopes the current County Commission doesn’t move too quickly on deciding on a defined benefits retirement package.