Fayette County

New tests: Fayette schools among top 3 systems in metro area

The Ga. Dept. of Education (DOE) last week released its first Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) which measures Georgia public schools on a broad set of academic criteria. The new index methodology revealed that the average scores of Fayette’s elementary, middle and high schools were significantly higher than the state average and were in the top three school systems in metro Atlanta.
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F'ville crews work to repair sinkhole in Hwy. 85

Fayetteville work crews on Wednesday were putting the finishing touches on the repair of a sinkhole that developed along Ga. Highway 85 just south of Ga. Highway 54 adjacent to the Fayette County government complex.

The sinkhole near the county complex and across from Johnson Street developed due to an old water line that began leaking. Read More»

Fayette calls out fire departments to combat stinky water

The Fayette County Water System — beset by more than a week of complaints about stinky water — has called in the cavalry, the fire departments of both Peachtree City and Fayette County.

To speed drainage of the stinky water from the hundreds of miles of water pipes from Brooks to Tyrone, firefighters now will be opening up fire hydrants all over the county to purge the system of the odorous water, according to the press release Wednesday from County Commission Chairman Steve Brown. Read More»

Robbery victim recovering, suspect ID’d by parole officer

Fayetteville Police Officer Ben Jenkins surveys the retail venues at the Fayette Pavilion. Interim Chief Scott Pitts on May 2 announced a plan to increase police presence at the large regional shopping area. One of the triggers of that increased presence is a recent robbery. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Jonesboro man arrested May 8 for the assault of a woman outside the Kohl’s department store at the Fayette Pavilion on April 27 is facing multiple charges that include robbery and financial transaction card theft. The victim’s husband last week said he was grateful for the public assistance which led to the arrest.
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Stormwater: Just more gov’t. bloat

I would like to add a few things to the stormwater debate. It appears to me all the government officials are doing is adding more bureaucracy to the government when there were already road and sewer funds to take care of things like this.

This goes all the way from the federal government down to the mayor, council, and county commissioners. It all starts with a stormwater supervisor and escalates from there. Read More»

Fayette slashes marshals by 73%

The Fayette County Commission on May 9 cast a unanimous vote to begin the process that will eliminate eight of the 11 positions at the Fayette County Marshal’s Office beginning in July. Read More»

Fayette’s soon-to-be inner city school

Some parents of Fayette County believe there is a future inner city school right near Tyrone, Ga. Although Sandy Creek High School has had many academic and athletic successes, lately student behavior at Sandy Creek has led us to believe that the successes of the past are overshadowing the future of this once great high school. Read More»

Haddix: 4 council members flip-flopping on Hwy. 54

My thanks to the members of the Needs Assessment Committee for their work. They did an excellent job putting together a statistically significant survey. The results conform to the results of One Peachtree City and both will be components of the comprehensive strategic plan I hope to move forward on next year. Read More»

Dienhart: ‘I’m against signal, for residents’

During last week’s council meeting, I stated my disappointment that we were still discussing the curb cut into Planterra Ridge and traffic light at the Line Creek Drive intersection.

Over two years ago, City Council promised to protect these residents from the danger and increased travel times represented by this development. It seems that a majority of council members are ready to break that promise. Read More»

Fleisch’s call for yet another traffic study is waste of money

Building a connector road from the proposed large grocery store retail space at “The Overlook” to Planterra Way and/or installing a new traffic light at the intersection of Line Creek Drive and Ga. Highway 54 is a no-starter for me.

Traffic study outcomes can vary based on using different variables and interpreting the data in different ways. Just because a proposed traffic study might say a light is needed, shouldn’t we also try to do the right thing by our citizens and neighborhoods? Read More»