Monthly Archives: April 2016
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Motorists should expect significant delays at the...
Lake now full
Peachtree City officials announced Thursday afternoon what many in the community had been waiting to hear for quite some time:
“The lake is at full...
Merger approved, rates frozen
The Georgia Public Service Commission today unanimously approved the Southern Company merger with Atlanta-based AGL Resources, Inc. by approving the proposed settlement of the...
Winter Guard makes history
For the first time in the program’s history, the Whitewater High Winter Guard has medaled at the Southern Association of Performing Arts (SAPA) Championships.
The...
Free screenings April 27
Family Patterns Matter will be sponsoring a free screening (valued at $125) that may be useful for children with dyslexia, reading disabilities or other...
Summer camp signups open
Registration is now underway for summer camps offered by the Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events Department. A variety of sports and creative camps...
Tips for navigating the airport
“Come Fly Away” is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 11 a.m.-noon at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Come...
Fayette Dist. 1 commission candidates square-off at forum
Republican candidates for the District 1 seat on the Fayette County Commission squared-off at an April 12 forum held at the headquarters of the...
Dist. 72 House candidates have their say at forum
An April 12 forum for the three candidates for running for the District 72 Ga. House of Representatives seat was held at the Fayette...
Leaving a mark beyond this season
The Landmark varsity volleyball team finish the 2015 season with a trip to the state championship match, but the most season will be measured...
Racking up the miles
Fayette County High School athletics director Kelly Taylor reached a personal milestone as a runner March 26 when she completed her 50th marathon.
The most...
FCHS band boosters host tourney
The Fayette County High School Band Boosters’ 15th annual charity golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, at Whitewater Creek Golf & Country...
Adjustments ongoing with new signal
As a new traffic signal comes online on a busy section of Hwy. 54, Peachtree City officials are continuing to tweak the overall traffic...
$20 million pledged for Fayette performing arts center
Sup’t. Barrow: ‘Folks, we can do this’; school system would provide part of unused 60-acre site
Picture a public/private world-class performing arts center in Fayette...
Loft living proposed for PTC’s east side
3 stories of 75 homes atop retail shops, underground parking in Lexington Circle
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on April 11 heard an initial proposal...
Chick-fil-A opens newest unit in PTC
Peachtree City’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant at Line Creek is scheduled to open April 14, providing a chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A...
Babb leads campaign contributions race for Fayette sheriff
Hayes, Coker neck and neck in money race for district attorney
The old adage is that money can’t buy you everything, but in today’s political...
Aldi launches discount grocery stores in PTC, Newnan
The Aldi grocery chain has announced the opening of two new locations, 2709 Highway 54 West in Peachtree City and 1064 Highway 34 East...
Developers set open house to sell public on ‘affordable’ apartments in F’ville
Tax credits are key to financing Abbington Square apartments
The Abbington Square apartment and retail proposal in downtown Fayetteville by Rea Ventures Group to be...
PTC eyes spending $300K to start Lake Peachtree spillway reconstruction
Full project to cost up to $3.2 million
The Peachtree City Council soon will face a vote to spend $300,000 for design work on the...
Block that Fayetteville intersection and it’ll cost you a ticket and $100
Go to any major city, stop at an intersection, and you’re liable to see a sign, “Don’t Block the Box.”
Last Thursday, the Fayetteville City...
Smash and grab thieves stay busy at McCurry Park
McCurry Park in Fayetteville was the site of three entering auto incidents on April 11. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will be placing advisory...
Fayette Commission eyes annexation request
An annexation notice from Peachtree City is among the agenda items for the April 14 regular meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.
The...
Crews complete clean-up of non-toxic dye spill in PTC
Update: April 15 - The clean-up of the spill of a non-toxic concrete coloring agent was completed on April 14.
Crews in Peachtree City are...
Judicial circuit candidate forum set for Sunday, April 17 in Griffin
The leadership of the Fayette, Spalding, Pike and Upson branches of the NAACP “have banded together to ensure that citizens in the four-county area...
PTC’s SWAT unit drills on empty Chick-fil-A
The long-time Chick-fil-A restaurant on Ga. Highway 54 in the heart of Peachtree City is being replaced with a new structure. The stormwater skirting...
PTC Council raises city court fees by $50K a year
The Peachtree City Council on April 7 discussed adopting an ordinance that would establish rules and a fee schedule for utility work done on...
County sponsoring hydrant contest
The Fayette County Public Arts Committee has announced the second annual Fayette County Fire Hydrant Art Competition for all high school students.
This spring, selected...
Game marks park system anniversary
Treasure-hunt fans will soon have a new quest that takes them from Georgia’s mountains to marshes.
To celebrate its 85th anniversary this year, Georgia’s State...
SCT Director Young retires, replacement search begins
Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) Executive Director Pam Young has retired after six years. Young during her years with SCT played a pivotal role in...
Coach to speak in Peachtree City
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club will hold its annual social and dinner meeting Monday, May 16, at Due South Southern Cuisine in Peachtree City. Travis...
Flint River water trail in the works
The development of the 300-plus mile Flint River Water Trail stretching from Clayton and Fayette counties to Decatur and Seminole counties has officially begun.
A...
Poetry reading April 14
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is celebrating National Poetry Month with a “Stone, River, Sky” reading Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis...
Meet candidates April 30
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will host its 2016 Candidate Event Saturday, April 30, noon-3 p.m. in Fayetteville. This will be an outdoor...
