Fayette County

Janis Kraft trains to assist relocating military families

Janis Kraft

Janis Kraft of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty in Peachtree City recently completed the special Coldwell Banker Military Market Training. This special training is part of the comprehensive Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation effort to serve the special housing needs of military personnel.

In completing the Military Market course, Kraft received training in the unique concerns, customs, and procedures related to military buyers and sellers. Included was instruction on veteran home financing and military housing allowance programs. Read More»

Home Source Realtors earn foreclosure certification

Home Source Realtors earn foreclosure certification

The Home Source, Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff and Olivia Marquez, who is with the company’s Fayette office in Peachtree City, now hold the nationally recognized Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification, specially equipping them to help buyers and sellers with these complicated transactions.

Nearly one-third of recently sold existing homes were foreclosures or short sales, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), who offers offers the certification. Read More»

Richardson indicted for shooting arrows into Brooks horse

Fayette County Justice Center in Fayetteville, Ga. where grand jury indicted suspect. Photo/Staff.

The Fayette County Grand Jury has returned a true bill of indictment against 17-year-old Jeremy Ryan Richardson in the arrow attack on a horse at a Bankstown Road farm in Brooks in early January. Read More»

Mayor Haddix says PTC is already ‘understaffed’

Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix. Photo/Staff.

Budget projection ‘model’ by staff starts off with 38% tax rate hike, no cuts in staff or service

With a projected shortfall of $757,128 in the upcoming 2010-2011 fiscal year — and a projected $621,674 shortfall... Read More»

Ralph Michael Rentz, 92, of Fayetteville, Ga

Ralph Michael Rentz, 92, of Fayetteville, Ga., died March 8, 2010.

He is survived by his wife Eleanor Stern Rentz; two daughters; one step-daughter; and two grandchildren. Read More»

PTC Rotary honors 2009 Firefighter of the Year

Rotary Club of Peachtree City president Doc Jaleel (right) congratulates the 2009 Fire Fighter of the Year recipient, Battalion Commander David Williamson at the Fire Fighters annual awards banquet held Jan. 30.

David Williamson, Battalion Commander for the Peachtree City Fire / Rescue Department was selected by his peers as the 2009 Fire Fighter of the Year.   He is noted as being a major force in the Department's 2009 success.

Williamson is described as a self motivated, enthusiastic and attention to detail type of person who has been instrumental in many aspects of  recent department improvements. Read More»

After schoolers send packages to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

After schoolers, pictured from left, are Taylor Winfrey, Abigail Marin, Maricruz Fambro, CassiDee Rotolo, Lakyla Thomas and Brooke Laudicina.

Students in Fayette County's After School Program (ASP) have completed an annual project for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Over 1,300 white lunch bags were decorated with cheerful greetings by the kids in the Fayette County ASP (After School Program) in this 7th annual event. The kids spend many hours writing cheerful get well messages and drawing pictures of rainbow and sunshine. Read More»

Minor emergency care center reopens Thursday

The Piedmont Fayette Hospital (PFH) Minor Emergency Care Center (MECC) at Yorktown will reopen for regular operations on Thursday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Until that time, patients requiring emergency medical care should visit nearby Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Newly renovated, the Center’s reopening was extended a few days to ensure that adequate cleaning and restoration of equipment and supplies are performed in such a manner that patients receive optimal quality care and treatment. Read More»

SCHS stages 'Les Miserables School Edition'

A rehearsal of "Les Miserables School Edition."

“Do you hear the people sing?” Fifty talented Sandy Creek High School Fine Arts Department students are singing out that and other famous lines this weekend just north of Tyrone.

“Les Miserables School Edition” is being presented in Patriot Hall, the school’s auditiorium, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Read More»

Voice your opinion on Fayette’s school superintendent search

What qualities and qualifications do you want in the next Fayette County school superintendent? Now is the time to let your voice be heard. Read More»