19 year-old arrested in high school robbery
A 19 year-old Fayetteville man has been charged with robbery in a March 3 incident at the ball fields at Fayette County High School. Zach Austin Quinn faces robbery charges […]
Crime, Fayetteville
Government, Peachtree City
Sprinkler variance denied for PTC townhomes
A developer’s request to build 12 remaining townhomes in The Village at Lexington Circle subdivision was unanimously denied Thursday by the Peachtree City Council. The first 34 units in the
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
PTC police awarded re-accreditation
The Peachtree City Police Department was presented with its formal international re-accreditation certificate Thursday night. The achievement is recognition of the department’s “commitment to professional police services,” said LaGrange Police
Community, Fayette County
Airman Stephen Doeve graduates from Air Force basic training
Air Force Airman Stephen Doeve recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in
Business, Regional
Delta Community Credit Union helps local causes
Built on the philosophy of “people helping people,” Delta Community Credit Union, one of the largest financial institutions in Georgia, stepped up its support to local communities in 2009 with
Fayetteville, Police/Fire
Fayetteville offers Citizens Police Academy
In an effort to increase the community involvement with the Fayetteville Police Department and offer insight into the services it provides, the department will be hosting the fourth annual Citizens
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Mr. Frank W. Jones Jr. of Jonesboro
Mr. Frank W. Jones Jr of Jonesboro, formerly of Fayetteville , died March 2, 2010. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife Erma C. Jones. He retired from
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Seabaugh hosts Page Day
State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (R- Sharpsburg) hosted his annual Page Day at the Capitol on Feb. 10. Students sixth grade and above from local schools in his district served as
Columnists
Ghost in the woods
The wind carried the odd crunching sound and the laughter of the little girl past my ear once again. And again I turned around, only to find no one standing
Business, Coweta County
Yamaha to transfer ATV production to Newnan
Japan’s loss will be Newnan’s gain, at least in terms of employment. Yamaha Motor Co. LTD, a longtime Coweta employer, announced earlier this week that the production of its all-terrain
Columnists
What do the politicians not get?
According to a report in The Citizen newspaper, Georgia state Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) “wants to add a ‘temporary’ 1 percent income tax surcharge on Georgia’s highest earners as a
Coweta County, Police/Fire
Senoia Marathon station busted for video gambling
It was a matter of paying cash for credits on “slot machine” style video games that led to the Feb. 26 seizure of cash and equipment at the Marathon convenience
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Mathura marks 25 years at South Metro Ministries
It has been 25 years since Allan and Valerie Mathura came to South Metro Ministries. The ongoing month-long acknowledgment and celebration of that arrival will culminate on Mar. 21 with
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Newnan Youth Council raises funds for Angel’s House
The Newnan Youth Council (NYC) has raised over $500 by collecting coins within the community to donate directly to Angel’s House. The NYC presented the donation February 27. “The Newnan
Crime, Fayetteville
Arrest made in Fayetteville post office robbery
U.S. Postal Inspectors have arrested one of two men believed to have robbed a contract truck driver at the Fayetteville Post Office Jan. 29. Anthony Maddox was arrested Feb. 18,
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Rebecca Ruth West, “Becky”, 56, of Peachtree City
Rebecca Ruth West, “Becky”, 56, of Peachtree City passed away March 2, 2010. Mrs. West was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and a member of Peachtree City United
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Mrs. Ruth Turner Landrum, 94, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Ruth Turner Landrum, 94, of Fayetteville , passed away March 2, 2010. Mrs. Landrum was a long-time member of Tyrone First Baptist Church . She is preceded in death
Business, Fayette County
Is it ‘Bye-bye, phone book’ for Fayette?
Fayette County may lose its “white pages” telephone directory from AT&T in the near future, if a proposed rule change is adopted by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The PSC
Government, Peachtree City
Fayette County & cities seek Google high-speed Internet trial
Residents and businesses asked to take brief survey, nominate county. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone are working together to respond to Google’s Request for Information (RFI) for communities
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Walter Bernice Ivey, 84, Fayetteville
Walter Bernice Ivey, 84, of Fayetteville, went home to God on March 1, 2010. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea
Lifestyle, Regional
Fire on the Mountain! at Sprewell Bluff celebrates role of fire in nature
Participants of all ages are invited Saturday, March 13, to “Fire on the Mountain!” a celebration of an ongoing effort to conserve areas of rare montane longleaf pine habitat through
Board of Education, Fayette County
GSBA to lead search for new Fayette school superintendent
The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has been hired by the Fayette County School Board to lead the search for a replacement for Superintendent John DeCotis who is retiring at
Education, Fayette County
Multicultural Day at Cleveland Elementary
Cleveland Elementary School partnered with the AP World History class at Fayette County High School. Ms. Manning’s AP World History students presented a multi-cultural day that included presentations from many
Education, Fayette County
Fayette County School Counselor’s Association (FSCA) names their 2009-2010 Officers
Pre-K-12th grade Fayette County School Counselors attend Fayette School Counselors Association (FSCA) meetings throughout the school year. The objectives of the FSCA are to advance the profession of school counseling;
Education, Fayette County
Students shine at regional STAR Events competition
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members at Starr’s Mill High showcased their skills at the regional STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events competition with 24 of
Education, Fayette County
Woodruff honors Fayette teacher
A local band director who has devoted over 20 years to music education in Georgia has been named one of five 2009-2010 honorees for Woodruff Salutes Georgia Arts in Education
City, Peachtree City
PTC not warm for senior apartment proposal
A company’s plan to build age-restricted senior apartments was presented to the Peachtree City Council Tuesday night. By the end of the meeting, however, Mayor Don Haddix told NorSouth representatives
Home and Garden, Regional
Awnings add value, efficiency to your home
As our society becomes increasingly aware of environmentally friendly or, “green,” practices such as water conservation and recycling, industry leaders are recognizing that awnings help to reduce a homes overall
Home and Garden, Tyrone
Grand opening of Selective Designs showroom is Saturday
Selective Designs, an outdoor living and landscape company, located off of Senoia Road near Peachtree City, is buttoning up the details for the March 6 grand opening of their new
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Upcoming meetings of interest to local gardeners
Public invited to Master Gardener March evening meeting The Extension office and the Fayette Master Gardener Association invite the public to an evening meeting Tuesday, March 16, at the Fayette
Home and Garden, Regional
Fire ants beware of Turf Wizard
Fire ants in Georgia are an incredible nuisance for most of us. Those mounds of dirt fire ants call home can be found in most of our lawns, fields and
City, Fayetteville
Fayetteville eyes tax increase
The Fayetteville City Council and department heads met Monday to talk about more financial belt-tightening. Several possible outcomes include a millage rate increase, fewer city workers, a depleted reserve fund
Home and Garden, Regional
Community service motivates Jones Tree Service
I am Norman Jones, the creator and owner of Jones Tree Service. I am proud to have worked and served my community for the better part of the last 32
Fayette County, Politics
Rep. Fludd pushes for better tax collection
Nearly 100 people attended a town hall meeting Saturday conducted by state Rep. Virgil Fludd. The meeting held at Creel Park in south Fulton County centered on transportation, education and