Tuesday night, Peachtree City residents will finally find out who will be mayor come Jan. 1.

Peachtree City’s parking regulations pertaining to new developments have been overhauled and will be considered for adoption by the CIty Council Thursday night.

Fayetteville council members voted Nov. 17 to submit the Community Assessment and Public Participation portions of the Fayetteville Comprehensive Plan to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for approval. Public involvement in the plan begins in January.

It’s stand in line ‘til you drop for countless determined shoppers in Fayette County the day after Thanksgiving.

The ribbon was officially cut at the newly renovated Peachtree City Library Nov. 19 and the guests in attendance were quite impressed with what they saw inside.

It is an organization that had its beginning more than three decades ago in Florida to serve as an advocate for law enforcement officers. Today, the nationwide association provides a variety of services to those in blue. And though a number of local officers have been members for years, Fayette County now has its own chapter the of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.

State Senator Casey Cagle, a candidate for lieutenant governor, released an outline for broad educational reforms in a speech Monday before the Fayetteville Rotary Club. Cagle’s plan focuses on strongly supporting the ongoing education reform efforts of Governor Sonny Perdue and State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, and proposes new initiatives to lower the dropout rate, increase accountability and enhance local control.

Each year, The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fayette class participants must undertake a service project. This year, one team has chosen Fayette Senior Services as their mission. FSS is in need of donations to their annual fundraiser, Project Love, along with other various items.

All preschool and kindergarten classes in Fayette and the surrounding counties are invited to attend a special holiday concert tailored especially for the 4-5 year old age group.

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce was awarded a 4-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce for their effective organizational procedures and outstanding contributions to positive change in the community.

His personal experience with bullying prompted 13-year-old Will Kearney to write an essay about the subject that has been published in a new book, “I Wish I Knew What to Do?!” The book is a collection of essays on bullying written by teens and gives tips on how to handle bullies and harassment.

Cleveland Elementary’s PTO kicked off its ongoing multicultural program with a concert by the Latin trio ”Tahino.” The group performed multiple musical arrangements with sounds from all over Latin America.

University System grows for 7th straight year

Clayton State University has passed the 6,000 mark in enrollment for the first time in its 36-year history.

The following arrests were reported by local police agencies for the past week. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Students lead the cheering as part of one of the largest crowds in the school’s history on hand to see the Starr’s Mill football team take on the Brookwood Broncos last Friday night for a shot to go to the state semi-finals. The Panthers fell short in their quest for a AAAAA state title, falling to Brookwood 28-19.

An assembly at Whitewater Middle School that featured facts about the Islam religion has raised some eyebrows of parents at the school.

Despite his commitment to avoid Thursday’s mayoral candidate debate at McIntosh High School, Harold Logsdon’s campaign materials were being circulated before the event — by his opponent, incumbent Mayor Steve Brown.

Fayetteville council members Nov. 17 voted 3-1 to amend the city’s solid waste ordinance to require that garbage customers remove their containers from the street by 7 p.m. on the day following garbage pick-up.

The Fayetteville City Council is considering implementing a three-tiered rate structure for residential water billing that will meet metro Atlanta requirements for water conservation.

Officials at Piedmont Fayette Hospital are urging patients with flu-like symptoms to seek treatment at the hospital’s Minor Emergency Care Center instead of the main emergency room.

Fayette County parents will have their first chance to speak out on proposed new elementary school boundaries next Tuesday.

Fayetteville police are working to arrest a city resident after a shooting that began with a confrontation over a business dispute Sunday afternoon, police said.

The Fayette County School System strives to ensure that all students receive the best education possible while arming them with the skills they will need to succeed in today’s competitive environment.

The first time for any new venture can be scary. What if nobody comes? What if too many people come? What if it rains?