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Imker: How to cut $1.2 million

Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker thinks the city can eliminate a projected $1.2 million shortfall in the 2011-2012 budget by enacting a series of cuts. Read More»

PTC Council to revisit fire dept. request for mandatory sprinklers

A proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new single family residences may soon be considered again by the Peachtree City Council. Read More»

Daycare center owner blocks state road crews

Photo taken the morning of March 15 shows daycare buses blocking construction equipment. Photo/Glenn Dinofer.

For Starr’s Mill Academy owner Glenn Dinofer, it was a matter of work crews keeping their word and not creating an imposition on his customers. Read More»

Cop Reports 3/17/10

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, March 9 - Monday ,March 15
Richard Rodney Adams, 50, of Villa Point, Peachtree City, for contempt of court.
Candace Louise Burney, 33, of Pharr Avenue, Jonesboro, for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Marcus Allen Harp, 24, of Country Lane Drive, Jonesboro, for probation violation. Read More»

Argument leads to arrest at Marnelle

An altercation March 11 at Marnelle Mobile Home Park on Ga. Highway 54 resulted in charges of aggravated assault, interference with a 911 call and criminal trespass for 32-year-old Daniel Keith Stephens.

The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. as a domestic situation between Stephens and two other persons, said Fayette Sheriff’s spokesperson Brent Rowan. Stephens resided with the pair, he added. Read More»

Town Square Jewelers announces ‘My Mother is a Gem’ contest

Children grades K-5 are invited to enter the “My Mother is a Gem” contest and win a beautiful Amethyst and Diamond pendant valued at $500 to give to their mother on May 9. The prize necklace may be viewed in the store Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.  Children are asked to write a short paragraph explaining why they feel their “Mother is a Gem.” No purchase or donation is necessary. The length is limited to one page with the child’s first name and grade or age on the front.  Contact information including phone number and parents name on the back of the entry. Read More»

Ebbett joins AmCorp as Business Strategist

AmCorp Management, Inc. of Denver, Colorado, the nation’s leader in Business Expense Recovery Services, announced today that Wendell Ebbett who recently joined the company has moved back to the Southern Crescent area of Atlanta to serve as its Business Strategist effective immediately.

AmCorp Regional Director, Don Allen,Jr., stated , “ On behalf of AmCorp Management ,Inc. we are very pleased that Wendell is working with our company in his role as a Business Strategist. Wendell’s experience and abilities will provide exceptional opportunities in the future to serve AmCorp clients.” Read More»

Second graders at Braelinn Elementary ‘Jump Rope for Heart’

Braelinn Elementary second grader Emma Parker jumps rope for a good cause. Photo/Special.

Students at Braelinn Elementary in Peachtree City jumped at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers. In February at Braelinn Elementary the first, second and third graders held their second annual Jump Rope For Heart event.

Students jumped rope to raise funds for the American Heart Association, which funds cardiovascular disease research and public and professional education programs. Read More»

Two men sought in Rite-Aid robbery

Two men are being sought in the Sunday night robbery of the Rite-Aid pharmacy on South Glynn Street in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Police spokesperson Steve Crawshaw said two black men entered the store at 9:46 p.m., grabbed the manager and demanded money. The men were described as 5’6”-5’8” and 5’4”-5’6” in height, said Crawshaw. The men wore dark blue or black pants and hoodies and wore ski masks, Crawshaw said.

Information on the location of the money and the amount taken was not available, Crawshaw said. Read More»

Practice test helps students and schools

Peggy Thomas (center) and her husband John presented a check from the SAT/ACT practice test fundraiser to Barbara Serapion, director of pupil personnel services for the school system, at the March school counselors meeting at Sandy Creek High. Photo/Special.

Nearly 400 high school students are better prepared to take the SAT and ACT; and their counseling departments are reaping benefits, too. Read More»