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WASA may cave on sewer extension power

GM asks if council would agree to back bonds for $500K savings if PTC keeps sewer veto power; on Thursday council agenda

The Peachtree City Council will consider a request from the city’s Water and Sewer Authority to back a bond refinancing that will save an additional $500,000 via the city’s outstanding credit rating. Read More»

PTC Chief resurrects plan to ax 3 captains

The Peachtree City Council is being asked to revisit a proposal to eliminate three of four police captain’s positions in a newly-crafted “reduction in force” and reorganization proposed by Peachtree City Police Chief H.C. “Skip” Clark.

Clark wants to sack the three captains and add two patrol officer positions, the latter of which would only cover two of the department’s four patrol shifts. The proposal will be debated at Thursday night’s City Council meeting, slated for 7 p.m. at City Hall. Read More»

WASA to gain power to extend sewer lines beyond PTC?

RedZone’s Tony Frank lowers a Solo Unmanned Inspection Robot into a manhole to begin inspection and data collection of the condition of PCWASA sewer lines. RedZone crew leader Dean Young (L) monitors the data collection unit. The sewer-crawling camera allows technicians to investigate the condition of the PCWASA sewer system, and collect valuable data for prioritizing rehabilitation and capital projects. Photo/PTCWASA.

Authority may sack ‘city veto’ provision to go outside PTC limits

The Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority voted Monday to refinance its bonds to save money for ratepayers.

While the move would save as much as $1.3 million, it also puts the WASA board in a position to potentially abandon an agreement with the city that effectively gives the city council a veto power over any extension of the sewer system beyond the city limits.

There are no pending proposals to extend sewer service outside of the city, and the prospects for doing so aren’t promising, said WASA General Manager Stephen Hogan. Read More»

Mayor’s advisory group starts study of PTC’s service priorities

A committee made up of Peachtree City citizens met Thursday to discuss and prioritize services the city provides. Photo/John Munford.

A citizen committee that will examine and prioritize services provided by Peachtree City hit the ground running Thursday.

One of the reasons the needs assessment committee was created by Mayor Don Haddix is to determine what service cuts, if any, would be tolerated by citizens in order to rein in the city budget.

The committee’s main goal is a bit more specific: to provide a recommended millage rate and/or taxing level along with “an unbiased prioritization of services” for council to consider. Read More»

Haddix pay lawsuit won’t be ‘covered’

Taxpayers would be on hook for full bill if council fails to restore mayor’s pay

If Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix files a lawsuit seeking full restoration of his salary in coming weeks, city taxpayers will be on the hook for the end result. Read More»

Hood hired as town manager in Tyrone

Tyrone is about to get a new Town Manager by way of Upson County. The Town Council last week approved the hire of Upson County Manager Kyle Hood, who is expected to begin his new job next month. Hood’s arrival will mean that interim Town Manager and Tyrone Police Chief Brandon Perkins can return to his full-time duties with the police department.

Hood has served as Upson County Manager since July 2008 and has also served as project manager for the Wilkinson County Commission and as a research and teaching assistant in Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Read More»

F’ville Council headed toward OK of relaxed alcohol regulations

Do you want to drink later in Fayetteville or stop in for a “growler” to go or maybe attend a wine tasting event? These are some of the proposed changes to the city’s alcohol ordinance the Fayetteville City Council heard on Sept. 6 and will likely vote on later this month.

The council on Sept. 6 heard the first reading of a proposal that would add several amendments to the city’s alcohol ordinance. The proposed changes, said city Director of Community Development Brian Wismer, were the result of conversations from the council retreat in March. Read More»

F’ville tightens up on local flea markets

The move to put restrictions on flea markets in Fayetteville passed by a 4-1 vote at the Sept. 6 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council. Front and center in the amended ordinance is the prohibition of flea market sales in parking lots.

Councilman Paul Oddo cast the vote opposing the amendment. Oddo after the meeting said, “I think the regulations are not necessary. I think we should have studied it for six months to see if there were any problems.” Read More»

Planning Commission hears south 74 annexation request

Does PTC need another subdivision? Read More»

PTC headed to lawsuit over mayor’s pay cut

City’s risk management group won’t cover cost of council majority’s defense, potentially leaving taxpayers on the hook

It appears that Peachtree City taxpayers are on their way to paying thousands of dollars for a legal battle between Mayor Don Haddix and his fellow city council members. Read More»

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