Fayette County

Ga. EPD now sniffing stinky Fayette water

The problem with dirty smelling and tasting drinking water in portions of Peachtree City, Tyrone and the Fayetteville area continued through the past week and is now the subject of outside help from the Ga. Environmental Protection Division (EPD), an outside consultant and the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) working in conjunction with the Fayette County Water system to bring the issues of stinky water to an end and help prevent such an occurrence in the future. Read More»

PTC listed among safest cities in the nation

The long-awaited Peachtree City Visitors Center operated by the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau opened to a large crowd of well-wishers on May 14. Located adjacent to the ticket office for the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on McIntosh Trail, the beautifully-outfitted center features a wall-sized topographical map of the city. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Peachtree City has again earned the distinction of being one of the top 100 safest cities in the United States as determined by the NeighborhoodScout website.

The city ranked 63rd and was one of only three cities in Georgia recognized; the others were Johns Creek and Milton, both in north Fulton County.

The rankings were compiled by analyzing the final, non-preliminary crime statistics on communities as provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to NeighborhoodScout. The website used the data to determine the rate of crime per 1,000 residents. Read More»

McIntosh boys take AAAAA title

The 2013 McIntosh boys soccer team hoists the trophy high after winning a 2-0 championship match Saturday night against Houston County. Photo/John Munford.

Northgate tops Whitewater 4-1 in girls AAAAA championship

The McIntosh boys soccer team brought home a trophy to Peachtree City Saturday night after defeating Houston County 2-0 in the AAAAA final in Carrollton.

In their post-game meeting, Head Coach Bunky Colvin told his Chiefs that they were "the greatest team in McIntosh history."

"You earned it. You are the best. Nobody was better," Colvin said.

The Chiefs allowed just two goals all season and beat a very worthy opponent in Houston, Colvin noted.
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Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville

Kristy Lee Bannister

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away May 15, 2013.

She was a loving mother to Hannah, Joshua and Faith and was a manager for Outback Steakhouse. Kristy was an Angel from Heaven on loan to us from Jesus. What a contagious smile she possessed. The world is a better place because of Kristy. She was a beacon of Jesus' light that shined on everyone she came in contact with. Read More»

George Wesley Ingram of Peachtree City

George Wesley Ingram, "The Tomato Man"

Mr. George Wesley Ingram. "The Tomato Man," passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Southland Nursing Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

He is predeceased by three brothers, Mozie Ingram, John L. Ingram and Jr. Ingram.

He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Leonard of Pennsacola, Fla.; and three sisters, Retta Stevens of Columbus, Ga.; Della Nabors of Tallassee, Ala. and Virginia Atkins of Eclectic, Ala. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Rosemary Ingram of South Carolina. He leaves behind a special friend, Angela Liles of Fayetteville, Ga. Read More»

F’ville woman killed in 1-car crash Friday

A 22-year-old Fayetteville woman died early Friday morning after her vehicle ran off Lees Mill Road, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. Read More»

Family of youngster with fatal disorder needs help

Fayette County residents Claire and Roger Starkey are on a mission for their granddaughter, 2-year-old Katie Belle Graham, who was diagnosed late last year with mitochondrial disease. The Fayette couple are helping put together a fundraiser for Katie to help her parents meet the many financial obligations associated with the disorder that is considered fatal.

A raffle and rummage sale to assist Katie’s family will be held June 1 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fayette Shrine Club, located at 205 Ellis Road in Fayetteville. Read More»

It’s Championship Saturday

Northgate’s Ashley Keller, left, keeps the heat on McIntosh player Gabby Seiler in Northgate’s semi-final victory over the Lady Chiefs Tuesday night. Northgate will fight Whitewater for the championship today at noon on the campus of the University of West Georgia. Photo/Horace Holloman.

McIntosh teams, Whitewater girls could give county ‘Titletown’ tag

The county’s high schools run of spring sports titles could be capped today with three more titles. The McIntosh boys soccer team, the Whitewater girls soccer team, and the McIntosh girls lacrosse teams all play for titles today.

On Tuesday, the Lady Chiefs of McIntosh High School were less than four minutes away from their third straight state championship appearance, but Northgate High School erased a late deficit to send the Vikings to the state finals for the first time in school history. Read More»

Two soccer teams vying for state titles Saturday

The McIntosh boys and Whitewater girls will be trying to top off magical seasons Saturday with a state title.
McIntosh shut out Pope 3-0 Wednesday evening and will face Houston County at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night at the University of West Georgia stadium in Carrollton.

Whitewater advanced by beating region rival Starr’s Mill 3-1 Tuesday night and will face another region rival, Northgate, for the title Saturday afternoon at noon at the University of West Georgia stadium. Read More»

Fayette's stormwater problems not that bad, Chase says

Fayette County’s stormwater problems are neither that urgent nor that extensive, says retired biologist Dennis Chase, an occasional Citizen columnist and outspoken advocate for environmental issues.

That caution has been added to the conversation surrounding Fayette County’s proposed stormwater SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) that could face voter scrutiny in November.

Chase says the project needs have been significantly overstated. Read More»

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