Fayette County

Cart path bridge over Flat Creek in south PTC opens

Cart path bridge over Flat Creek in south PTC opens

A new cart path bridge connecting homes on the southside to the city’s industrial park was completed this week.

The new cart path bridge over Flat Creek is now open for traffic, officials said Thursday. It links the Morallion Hills subdivision with the Gardner Park industrial area. Read More»

PTC to meet on leash law, cell tower locations

Voice control may be on the way out

The potential elimination of the “voice control” option for pets will be discussed by the Peachtree City Council at a workshop meeting Monday, Apr. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

At the same meeting, council is expected to further discuss potential locations for future cell phone towers, as most of the few sites which meet zoning regulations are either owned by the city or the Fayette County Board of Education. Read More»

PTC adding historical timeline to memorial project

Peachtree City’s effort to honor founding fathers Floy Farr and Joel Cowan is expanding.

The project, funded entirely by donations, is nearing its initial $25,000 goal. But another $35,000 will be needed to accommodate the addition of a “pre-history founder’s corner” and a timeline of city milestones placed around the plaza to mark notable firsts, community events, mayoral terms and other achievements. Read More»

Rep. Westmoreland to speak at April 6 breakfast

Business leaders and Fayette residents are invited to hear an update from U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland a breakfast sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 6 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City.

Rep. Westmoreland will brief participants on healthcare, transportation and other core business issues. Advance registration is required. The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members.

To register online, visit http://www.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=436... Read More»

A banner year for ROTC program

Bettering the community through various service projects is a major focus for the cadets of Sandy Creek High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC). Read More»

Easter egg hunt in Peachtree City, Apr. 3

Easter egg hunt in Peachtree City, Apr. 3

The Peachtree City Optimist Club along with the Peachtree City Fire Department and volunteer firefighters are having their annual Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. 3 at Shakerag Knoll across from the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. Registration and games start at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. for ages 1 to 11. There will be fire trucks, games, candy, moonwalk, face painting and the Easter Bunny. Please call Kathy Burdg at 770 486-6231 if you have any questions.

Recycling incentives offered for some PTC residents

Recycling incentives offered for some PTC residents

Peachtree City customers of Republic Services waste hauling now have another incentive to recycle.

Starting Apr. 1, the company is offering a RecycleBank program that rewards citizens Read More»

McIntosh students honored by Kiwanis group

McIntosh students honored by Kiwanis group

Two McIntosh High School seniors were recently recognized as Technical Career Students of the Month by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City.

Faculty members recommend students for the honor based on their exceptional classroom performance.  Family members were also present for the award presentations at a special breakfast meeting. Read More»

County soccer rivals make it "Battle for the Troops"

McIntosh captains Nate Bruhn, Erin Pincombe and Nikki Atkinson and Starr’s Mill captains Mandy McCalla, Katrina Frost, Lauren Swany, Derek Williams and Josh Hughes face off. Their teams meet next Thursday. Photo/Special.

The only thing better than a rivalry soccer game is one for a good cause.

Starr’s Mill and McIntosh’s varsity soccer teams will meet next Thursday with a special event surrounding one of the county’s most exciting athletic rivalries. Battle for the Troops has three goals - to send packages to soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, honoring our troops and their families, thanking them for their sacrifice and raising funds and accepting donations for the Wounded Warrior Project and the Lt. Dan Berschinski fund. Read More»

Pledging allegiance

Pledging allegiance

Fifth grade students from Huddleston Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Fayette County Board of Education meeting on Mar. 16.  The students are, from left, Meghan Keirn, Mikhaila Fechushak,  Ben De La Paz Merchant, Andrew Schlappi and Chase Martaus. Photo/Special.

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