Fayette County

54W study remains in council gridlock

Yet again, the Peachtree City Council has punted a fairly significant issue following a messy exchange between council members that left some audience members shaking their heads in disgust Thursday night.

The discussion of traffic issues along Ga. Highway 54 West sprung a flat tire at the start when Councilman George Dienhart moved to deny a new traffic light on the highway at Line Creek Drive and also deny a developer’s unofficial request to link that development to Planterra Way. Read More»

Charges dropped against PTC man after Feb. assault arrest

A Peachtree City man arrested in February on multiple felony charges is not being prosecuted because the alleged victim could not be considered a credible witness, according to prosecutors.

Eric King was arrested at his home in February after his girlfriend told police he held her hostage inside the residence. The allegation resulted in negotiators and department’s Special Response Team being dispatched to the residence. Read More»

PTC approves Hwy. 54 East annexation

The Peachtree City Council has approved the annexation of four tracts along the north side of Ga. Highway 54 East. Read More»

Armed robber hits pharmacy in north F'ville

An armed robbery occurred Thursday at the Rite-Aid pharmacy on North Glynn Street in Fayetteville when a man asking for help while shopping later produced a handgun and demanded money from the cash register.

Whitlow said a black male thought to be in his 50s entered the store just before 7 p.m. Thursday and asked for help locating several items. Once the items were secured the man went to the register where he produced a long-barreled revolver, pointed the gun at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register, Whitlow said. Read More»

Supporters, opponents of Common Core curriculum to face off June 10

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) continue to generate opinions on both sides of the public education conversation. A June 10 community forum to be held at the Sams Auditorium in Fayetteville will provide a venue for supporters and opponents to express their opinions and have their say. Read More»

Deputies seek 2 home invaders

A northeast Fayette County man was the victim of a May 30 home invasion during which he was assaulted and some of his belongings, including his vehicle, were stolen.

Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb said deputies responded to the Astaire Manor residence off Ga. Highway 314 at approximately 9 p.m., finding that the homeowner had been assaulted but was refusing medical treatment. Read More»

F'ville man charged with molesting boy, 14

A Fayetteville man has been charged with aggravated child molestation in relation to an April 11 incident with a 14-year-old male.

Stephen W. Parrish, 40, of Hillsdale Drive, was charged with aggravated child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes, according to Det. Mike Whitlow.

Whitlow said Parrish and the 14-year-old met on a social networking site and later met in a parking lot in Fayetteville where a sexual act occurred.

Whitlow said the victim’s family became aware of the contact and called law enforcement.

F'ville man gets 5 years for child porn

Fayetteville resident Stanley R. Tarnowski has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted in federal court of possession of child pornography.

Tarnowski, 58, was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced on Monday to 60 months in prison and five years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York. Read More»

2 Fayette men charged with arson

Two Fayette County men have been charged with arson in relation to a May 20 house fire on Lester Road.

Arrested May 23 on first-degree arson charges were Gerald Stout Bryan, 76, and David Gerald Samuel Bryan, 25, said Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. The men were arrested following an investigation conducted by the Fayette Fire Marshall’s Office and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Though both men are resided at the home, neither was present when the initial call was made to Fayette County 911. Read More»

PTC to make call on traffic study for Hwy. 54 W. project

The Peachtree City Council is expected to decide Thursday on what type of traffic study to order up for Ga. Highway 54 West, and whether it will foot the bill or ask for a “free” review from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The topic was broached last month as council discussed a developer’s request to add a sixth traffic light to Hwy. 54 at Line Creek Drive and also connect the road to Planterra Way. Read More»