Government

Refunds for stinky water? No, says Chairman Brown

As Fayette County’s odorous tap water problem has extended into its second week, Read More»

Bus driving champs crowned

Duane Lawson, Michael Dixon and Sherry Harris. Photo/Special.

Drivers Michael Dixon and Sherry Harris maneuvered their school buses with precise precision through 12 challenging obstacle courses to take top honors in the 2013 Fayette County School Bus Road-E-O.

Dixon and Harris, who finished first and second, respectively, will represent Fayette in the Georgia State School Bus Road-E-O June 5-6 in Warner Robins. Dixon is an experienced state competitor having placed in the top 10 in 2009. This will be Harris’ first state competition. Read More»

New rule: July 4 blankets, tarps can come out at dawn in PTC

In a last-minute change, the Peachtree City Council came up with another solution to avoid a proliferation of tarps and blankets in advance of July 4 that made the city look like “a shantytown,” in the words of several council members. Read More»

PTC Council opts for 54W ‘committee’

Faced with the possibility of a sixth traffic light along traffic-choked Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City — and a proposed development that could make matters worse — the City Council has decided to give negotiation yet another try.

Councilmembers Vanessa Fleisch and George Dienhart were informally appointed to a group Thursday night that would include citizens who live in the area Read More»

Coweta administrator honored for service

Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay was recently awarded the 2013 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Pictured, from left, are ACCG Executive Director Ross King, Theron Gay and Walton County Commission Chairman and ACCG 1st Vice President Kevin Little. Photo/Special.

Longtime Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay has been named as the recipient of the 2013 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The award is given to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the citizens of Georgia through public service in county government.

Gay received the award during the recent 2013 ACCG conference in Savannah. Read More»

Coweta schools facing $14M state funding cut

$2.8M decrease expected in property tax revenue

The Coweta County Board of Education is beginning its considerations for the 2013-2014 budget that begins in July. On the horizon are increasing costs and decreasing revenues that could lead to budget reductions of millions of dollars. Read More»

Senoia revamping ethics ordinance

The Senoia City Council is in process of revamping the city’s ethics ordinance by adding criteria that essentially serves as a litmus test for potentially frivolous ethics violations against elected or appointed officials and city employees. The first reading was held at the May 6 council meeting.

The amendment creates a way to determine the merit of a claim, said City Administrator Richard Ferry. If the complaint meets the outlined criteria the ethics board can proceed with hearing the matter and, if not, the board can reject the complaint. Read More»

Councilwoman Fleisch to ask for traffic study for Hwy. 54 West

The daily afternoon traffic jam for westbound commuters on Ga. Highway 54 West will be discussed again by the Peachtree City Council at its regular meeting Thursday night.

Stretching for nearly a mile during peak congestion times, the traffic backup is front and center now that a shopping center developer wants a sixth traffic light added to the mix on Hwy. 54 between Ga. Highway 74 at the city limits: at the intersection of Line Creek Parkway, which is between Planterra Way and MacDuff Parkway. Read More»

WASA commits to ‘study’ future rebate

PTC authority may use refinancing savings to reduce PTC sewer bills

The Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority has pledged to study whether it can offer a “rebate” to its ratepayers utilizing the annual savings from its recently-refinanced bonds.

The authority voted unanimously Monday night to explore the matter in September at the end of its fiscal year so the savings can be included in WASA’s annual budget discussions. Read More»

PTC to deploy tarp & blanket police?

At sunset in Peachtree City July 4 last year a throng of spectators lined the southern bank of Lake Peachtree to watch the city’s annual fireworks display. Nearly all of them had laid out tarps or blankets well in advance leaving spots for latecomers in short supply. Photo/John Munford.

July 4 ‘spot-saving’ might be banned to save city’s grass?

Saving your spot with a tarp or blanket for fireworks viewing and parade watching is a Peachtree City tradition.

That may soon change, however, as some last year used the privilege several days prior to the city’s annual July 4 celebration, sparking complaints from residents that have resulted in a new ordinance proposed by city staff.

The ordinance would restrict anyone from leaving a tent, blanket, tarp, stake or other personal property unattended while it is on city-owned property or right-of-way for more than an hour. Read More»