PEACHTREE CITY — Peachtree City residents take pride in their public safety officials and staff as they continue to keep the city safe, and in the March 16 PTC City Council meeting, American Legion Post 50 recognized Officer Zachary Pye and Firefighter Edward Russian for their hard work and …
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Fayetteville City Council recently denied a step one annexation application for a ±2.78-acre tract of land on Price Road that would house a proposed hometown pharmacy.
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Georgia mourns the loss of first-term Democrat State Rep. Letitia “Tish” Naghise, who died March 8 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where she was hospitalized for several days. No cause of death was reported.
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Fayette County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from FC Animal Control Director Jerry Collins to restrict animal tethering during its March 9 meeting.
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Fayette County Commissioners voted 4-1 on March 9 to award Badger Meter, Inc. a contract for installation of advanced water meters and cellular endpoints at a cost not to exceed $12,712,905.
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PEACHTREE CITY — Since 2021, traffic flow between Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Coweta County through the intersection of Highways 54 and 74 has been a hot topic due to the high volumes and congestion.
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PEACHTREE CITY – Peachtree City recently secured the highest rating from one of the world’s leading credit rating agencies.
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PEACHTREE CITY — As a city known for its public service providers assisting its citizens, the Peachtree City Fire and Rescue Department expresses excitement surrounding the arrival of its new fire engine last week, but Engine 82 could not be placed into service without the traditional “push-…
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FAYETTE — Residents of Fayette County are frequently vocal about the changes they want to see within their communities, contrary to a low voter turnout reported by election officials for advance in-person voting during the first week of the special purpose local option sales tax referendum q…
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FAYETTE — On Feb. 27, Fayette County began early voting for the 2023 special purpose local option sales tax referendum at three early voting locations.
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Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a $190,000 resurfacing project for a portion of Banks Road from the city limits to Highway 54 during its March 2 meeting.
The board of directors for Fayette County Development Authority has selected Niki Vanderslice to serve as president and chief executive officer, effective March 1.
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Consideration for a conceptual site plan and schematic building elevations for the proposed project, Excalibur Data Center, near Highway 54, bordered by Flat Creek Trail and Tyrone Road, was discussed and approved at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Fayetteville Mayor and City Council and staff will meet for their annual retreat Tuesday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 15 at ROAM Trilith, located at 210 Trilith Parkway in Fayetteville.
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On Feb. 28, prior to the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an open meeting for Fayette County residents was held to provide an overview and better understanding of the QTS Data Center that is planned to be placed on farmland off Highway 54.
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A student operations update was given at the Fayette County Board of Education meeting on Feb. 27 about how schools within the county have been performing, athletically and academically, up to winter break.
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An update on the construction of Stagecoach Road in Peachtree City was provided at the Fayette County Board of Education meeting on Feb. 27 by Assistant Superintendent Steve Cole.
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The Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved consideration of adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance for Fayetteville City Council in the commission’s Feb. 28 meeting, which staff says will “streamline the [zoning and development process]” within the city.
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PEACHTREE CITY— On Feb. 24, Peachtree City Manager Bob Curnow introduced himself to a room of citizens and Peachtree City residents for the first “Conversations with the City Manager.”
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PEACHTREE CITY — On the weekend of Feb. 18, the country received news that 39th President Jimmy Carter is under hospice care. While this news shook the nation, Peachtree City made a special dedication to Carter on President’s Day as the city acknowledged his legacy.
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TYRONE — It comes as no surprise that the town of Tyrone continues to make strides in community engagement and expansion, and in the Feb. 16 Tyrone Town Council meeting, Mayor Eric Dial led the meeting with his State of the Town address.
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The Fayette County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved “Alternative 2” as the preferred plan for the State Route 279 Realignment Project at its Feb. 23 meeting.
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Members of Fayette County Commission voted unanimously Feb. 23 to approve submission of the Fayette County 2022 annual report on fire service impact fees to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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PEACHTREE CITY — From the Peachtree City Police Department to Peachtree City Fire and Safety, residents of this community have continually been protected by those who are willing to serve their community.
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PEACHTREE CITY— In recent elections, members of many Fayette County communities searched high and low to find their local voting precincts on election day, as many residents must travel to two voting locations to vote in local municipal elections and countywide, state, and federal elections.
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During the Feb. 16 meeting, Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved awarding Crawford Grading and Pipeline a $986,341 bid for the city’s upcoming drainage improvements project.
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PEACHTREE CITY — In the Feb. 16 Peachtree City Council meeting, members debated the process by which agenda items are discussed and information is researched.
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A bid for the wastewater plant sludge conveyor and hopper upgrade project was unanimously approved at the Fayetteville City Council meeting on Feb. 16 for a total of $896,500.
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Local retail package stores have requested approval of time extensions on their licenses, and Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to accommodate the requests during its Feb. 16 meeting.
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TYRONE — For the first time in 2022, the Town of Tyrone held its own “First Friday” events. On the first Friday of every month, beginning in summer, Tyrone’s Downtown Development Authority hosted fun, family-oriented events that brought music and food to life in the town.
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Fayetteville council members voted unanimously last Thursday to approve an amendment to the building department services agreement between the city and SAFEBuilt Georgia, LLC for professional services.
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Following a presentation of two options and public comment regarding a new location of a Georgia Department of Public Health building in the community, Fayette County Commissioners approved the purchase and renovation of the former East Fayette Elementary building to house the new facility d…
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PEACHTREE CITY — After just one month on the job, new Peachtree City Manager Robert “Bob” Curnow has made an impact on the community, as well as the council. Last week, PC Mayor Kim Learnard shared her thoughts on Curnow’s first month in the role.
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FAYETTE — The talk of the county recently has surrounded the 2023 special purpose local option sales tax renewal proposals.
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PEACHTREE CITY — From the well-known Walmart fire to providing aid to homeowners, the Peachtree City Fire Department continues to exceed expectations. Last week, the department added to its accomplishments by passing its Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Inspection without a hitch.
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PEACHTREE CITY — After the arrest of an Atlanta man during a scuffle with a K-9 handler, Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard praised not only the handler, but K-9 Officer Midas and the K-9 unit in how their efforts have protected the city.
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The City of Fayetteville Mayor, City Council, and Planning and Zoning Commission gathered on Jan. 31 for an update on the Unified Development Ordinance to gain a better understanding of how Section 200 of the UDO, Zoning and Land Use, will be presented in the final document.
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During the Feb. 2 meeting of Fayetteville City Council, a request from Rosewood West Lanier, LLC, was unanimously approved to rezone properties from single-family residential and residential professional to residential townhouse condominium.
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TYRONE — On Jan. 26, The Tyrone Downtown Development Authority held its first Finance Subcommittee meeting to discuss DDA property assets, financing options, and the “request for quote” process for redevelopment in Tyrone.
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Fayette County Commissioners discussed the renovation and conversion of East Fayette Elementary to a new Department of Public Health building last Thursday during their Jan. 26 meeting. Final decision was tabled to the Feb. 9 meeting due to the lack of board members present to vote, but the …
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The Tyrone Planning Commission learned more about the town’s connectivity to different neighborhoods and Assistant Town Manager and Town Planner Phillip Trocquet told commissioners about projects covered in the 2017 special purpose local option sales tax, passed by voters, during the Jan. 26…
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According to Benjamin Franklin’s famed quote, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Fayette’s elderly would like to be exempt from at least one of those.
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Fayette County Commissioners unanimously approved expenses of $60,400 and $140,000 last week for hardware and software related to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for Fayette’s water system.
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PEACHTREE CITY — During the Jan. 19 Peachtree City Council meeting, PTC resident Evan Huelfer took to the podium during public comment to discuss his concerns and thoughts on changes that have been made to the Crabapple Lane path.
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FAYETTE — When it comes to giving back to the community, the state court makes daily strides to provide for the greater good of Fayette County citizens. On Jan. 6, Judge David Moore of the magistrate court and Hilliard Castilla were sworn in to the state court of Fayette County as Judge Pro Hac.
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Timothy Ward was sworn in as a member of the Georgia Parole Board on Jan. 18. His experience as the commissioner for the Georgia Department of Corrections labels him a good fit for the position, according to board officials.
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PEACHTREE CITY — The Peachtree City Council prides itself on keeping citizens informed on the latest developments and hopes for its future, and in the Jan. 19 council meeting, PTC Mayor Kim Learnard held her State of the City address.
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At the Town of Tyrone’s council meeting on Jan. 19, a request was made to allow Turfplaner of Georgia to perform its turfplaning services on fields two through six at Handley Park. The request was unanimously approved by the board.
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The Tyrone Town Council met on Jan. 19 and unanimously approved an upgrade of portable radios for public works department personnel at a cost of $23,866.
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PEACHTREE CITY — During the Jan. 18 special called workshop of the Peachtree City Council, members debated the design of a sign and structure that would line Highway 54/74. The debate included whether residents and passersby could clearly see and read the sign that held the city’s logo.
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The City of Fayetteville is home to nearly 20,000 residents and has experienced historical change throughout the years. Patricia King, who has been living and working in Fayetteville for more than 50 years, has been able to witness those changes firsthand.
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PEACHTREE CITY — On Jan. 18, the Peachtree City Council held a special called workshop in council chambers to discuss the Highway 54/75 displaced left turn (DLT) signage design and to deliberate the de-annexation of property from Tyrone by General Assembly.
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Fayette County Board of Education held its first work session of the new year on Jan. 9, when discussion of student discipline was at the forefront. Student discipline is being treated as a serious matter to control and limit the amount of disciplinary action required by school faculty and s…
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Members of Fayette County Board of Education and supporting faculty made two presentations at the BOE’s Jan. 9 work session, including an update on mathematics standards in the classroom and elementary textbook adoption.
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TYRONE — On Jan. 9, the Tyrone Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved delegation of smaller subcommittees to handle events and finances in the town of Tyrone.
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Fayette County Commissioners unanimously approved construction of a new $2.97 million animal shelter at the Jan. 12 board meeting.
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A request to begin construction of a $3 million roundabout at the intersection of Redwine Road, Bernard Road, and Peachtree Parkway was unanimously approved by Fayette commissioners Jan. 12.