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PTC planners want to save more trees

The Peachtree City Planning Commission wants to enhance the city’s landscaping ordinance by limiting the amount of “tree save credit” that can be used on a given site.

One idea discussed at Monday’s commission meeting would require a number of developers in the future to plant trees in other areas of the city such as right of way and other city-owned property where reforestation is needed, such as parks. Read More»

PTC staff proposal: no tax hike for upcoming budget

Council to sink teeth into details Monday night

The first draft of Peachtree City’s budget, proposed by city staff, will not require a millage rate increase, according to city Finance Director Paul Salvatore.

The proposed $29.58 million budget will be discussed at a workshop meeting Monday night of the City Council that starts at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. A second workshop, if necessary, is slated for Tuesday. Read More»

PTC budget workshops will involve some hard choices

The first round of Peachtree City’s budget, as proposed by city staff, will be discussed by the City Council in a workshop meeting Monday night.

The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall June 17, with the possibility of a second workshop on Tuesday, June 18 at an undetermined time. Read More»

F’ville not sure it wants SPLOST, but it’s making a list just in case

The Fayetteville City Council on June 6 got a look at the potential projects list that could be included in the city’s portion of the Fayette County Commission-inspired two-year SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) should council members decide later this month to have the city participate in the November ballot initiative. Read More»

PTC Needs Assessment Committee gets a public thank you

PTC Needs Assessment Committee gets a public thank you

Peachtree City's volunteer Needs Assessment Committee was thanked by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night for their work in parsing the city budget and preparing a recommendation on the city's millage rate following a survey of city residents. Committee members present at the meeting and pictured with Mayor Don Haddix, far left, include (L-R) John Dufresne, Robert Black, Phil Prebor, Josh Bloom, Jack Joyner and Phil Lentz. Photo/John Munford.

Another group of volunteers is ready for service

This group of citizens recently became the 15th class of graduates from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program in Peachtree City. The program teaches basic and advanced emergency preparedness concepts that can be applied in the middle of any emergency that might strike. Prior to graduation each class is tested in a mock disaster drill that allows them to apply tactics they learned in the classroom. Photo/John Munford.

54W study remains in council gridlock

Yet again, the Peachtree City Council has punted a fairly significant issue following a messy exchange between council members that left some audience members shaking their heads in disgust Thursday night.

The discussion of traffic issues along Ga. Highway 54 West sprung a flat tire at the start when Councilman George Dienhart moved to deny a new traffic light on the highway at Line Creek Drive and also deny a developer’s unofficial request to link that development to Planterra Way. Read More»

PTC approves Hwy. 54 East annexation

The Peachtree City Council has approved the annexation of four tracts along the north side of Ga. Highway 54 East. Read More»

Marijuana lawsuit dismissed

Coweta County Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon on May 29 issued a full dismissal of the lawsuit against the Senoia City Council brought by Senoia resident Don Rehman over his interpretation of a city ordinance dealing with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Blackmon in the dismissal called Rehman’s case the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard in court. Read More»

PTC to make call on traffic study for Hwy. 54 W. project

The Peachtree City Council is expected to decide Thursday on what type of traffic study to order up for Ga. Highway 54 West, and whether it will foot the bill or ask for a “free” review from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The topic was broached last month as council discussed a developer’s request to add a sixth traffic light to Hwy. 54 at Line Creek Drive and also connect the road to Planterra Way. Read More»

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