Added sales tax would replace stormwater fees except in PTC and F’ville

Call it an “S-SPLOST.” And call it “local.” Several Fayette County commissioners — including Chairman Steve Brown — want to put a stormwater sales tax on the ballot this November. Read More»

The fiscal year for the Fayette County School System is winding down and budget talks for the new school year that begins in July are about to get underway. As it stands now, the school system, due to ongoing personnel savings, is expected to end the fiscal year with as much as $8.8 million in its fund balance. And while those numbers are significant, they will not forestall the massive cuts facing the Fayette County Board of Education. Read More»

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the time period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, March 26 - Monday, April 1

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Christopher J. Stamey, born in 1978, of Beacon Drive, Fayetteville, for probation/parole violation.

Terrell R. Tripp, born in 1991, of Treilledge Lane, Peachtree City, for probation/parole violation. Read More»

Alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project, including these wheeled athletes, turned out for a few rounds of tennis March 30 at the Peachtree City Tennis Center. The activity on the courts was the culmination of events held earlier in the day when the vets participated in the Soldier Ride at the Serenbe community in Chattahoochee Hills. The ride featured various types of adapted cycles. Photo/Ben Nelms.