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Days of stinky water ending?

Calls about stinky drinking water from areas of Fayette County have diminished significantly and there is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the water, according to Fayette County officials.

Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson on Tuesday said there is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the water. Fayette County Commission Chairman Steve Brown also weighed in, saying the number of calls about foul smelling and tasting water have diminished significantly. Read More»

Rivers Elementary School sold to Pinewood Studios group

It has been a long time coming, but the Rivers Elementary School property on Sandy Creek Road across from the future Pinewood Atlanta Studios property has been sold to River’s Rock II, LLC for $5.17 million — about half the cost of the original land and building. Read More»

Ga. EPD now sniffing stinky Fayette water

The problem with dirty smelling and tasting drinking water in portions of Peachtree City, Tyrone and the Fayetteville area continued through the past week and is now the subject of outside help from the Ga. Environmental Protection Division (EPD), an outside consultant and the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) working in conjunction with the Fayette County Water system to bring the issues of stinky water to an end and help prevent such an occurrence in the future. Read More»

Coweta firefighter honored for saving life

Veteran Coweta County firefighter Frank Jones, third from right in the front row, received a proclamation from the Coweta County Commission on May 7 acknowledging his actions earlier in the year when he discovered a house fire while on the way to work, removed the occupant and administered CPR until EMS staff arrived. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The morning of Feb. 27 began like any other normal day. But the quick actions of Coweta County firefighter Frank Jones while on his way to work that morning earned him honors by the Coweta County Commission and a proclamation declaring May 7, 2013 as “Charles Franklin Jones, III Day” in Coweta County. Read More»

PTC listed among safest cities in the nation

The long-awaited Peachtree City Visitors Center operated by the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau opened to a large crowd of well-wishers on May 14. Located adjacent to the ticket office for the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on McIntosh Trail, the beautifully-outfitted center features a wall-sized topographical map of the city. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Peachtree City has again earned the distinction of being one of the top 100 safest cities in the United States as determined by the NeighborhoodScout website.

The city ranked 63rd and was one of only three cities in Georgia recognized; the others were Johns Creek and Milton, both in north Fulton County.

The rankings were compiled by analyzing the final, non-preliminary crime statistics on communities as provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to NeighborhoodScout. The website used the data to determine the rate of crime per 1,000 residents. Read More»

McIntosh boys take AAAAA title

The 2013 McIntosh boys soccer team hoists the trophy high after winning a 2-0 championship match Saturday night against Houston County. Photo/John Munford.

Northgate tops Whitewater 4-1 in girls AAAAA championship

The McIntosh boys soccer team brought home a trophy to Peachtree City Saturday night after defeating Houston County 2-0 in the AAAAA final in Carrollton.

In their post-game meeting, Head Coach Bunky Colvin told his Chiefs that they were "the greatest team in McIntosh history."

"You earned it. You are the best. Nobody was better," Colvin said.

The Chiefs allowed just two goals all season and beat a very worthy opponent in Houston, Colvin noted.
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Family of youngster with fatal disorder needs help

Fayette County residents Claire and Roger Starkey are on a mission for their granddaughter, 2-year-old Katie Belle Graham, who was diagnosed late last year with mitochondrial disease. The Fayette couple are helping put together a fundraiser for Katie to help her parents meet the many financial obligations associated with the disorder that is considered fatal.

A raffle and rummage sale to assist Katie’s family will be held June 1 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fayette Shrine Club, located at 205 Ellis Road in Fayetteville. Read More»

Northgate girls upset McIntosh; playing for AAAAA title

Northgate girls upset McIntosh; playing for AAAAA title

Vikings to face Whitewater team that knocked off Starr's Mill Tuesday night

The Lady Chiefs of McIntosh High School were less than four minutes away from their third straight state championship appearance, but Northgate High School erased a late deficit to send the Vikings to the state finals for the first time in school history.

The Vikings won 2-1 in overtime in Tuesday's Class AAAAA state semifinals and will play Whitewater High School Saturday for the state championship at 5 p.m. at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Read More»

Fayette calls out fire departments to combat stinky water

The Fayette County Water System — beset by more than a week of complaints about stinky water — has called in the cavalry, the fire departments of both Peachtree City and Fayette County.

To speed drainage of the stinky water from the hundreds of miles of water pipes from Brooks to Tyrone, firefighters now will be opening up fire hydrants all over the county to purge the system of the odorous water, according to the press release Wednesday from County Commission Chairman Steve Brown. Read More»

Another week of stinky water ahead

Sign on a restaurant door Monday in Peachtree City. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Portions of Peachtree City, Tyrone, the west side of Fayetteville and some unincorporated areas between Fayette’s two largest cities continue to report as late as press time on Tuesday that the foul tasting and smelling drinking water supplied by the Fayette County Water System is still flowing from their taps. Read More»

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