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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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F’ville woman killed in 1-car crash Friday

A 22-year-old Fayetteville woman died early Friday morning after her vehicle ran off Lees Mill Road, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. Read More»

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»

Starr’s Mill teen hurt in PTC golf cart crash

A Starr’s Mill sophomore suffered a serious head injury Thursday, May 9, when the golf cart she was riding on wrecked in the Kedron Village area.

Janice Dominguez was riding on the rear of the cart when it careened off the path, according to her mother, Marlene Dominguez. Janice was flown by air ambulance to Atlanta Medical Center where she was admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment. Read More»

New tests: Fayette schools among top 3 systems in metro area

The Ga. Dept. of Education (DOE) last week released its first Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) which measures Georgia public schools on a broad set of academic criteria. The new index methodology revealed that the average scores of Fayette’s elementary, middle and high schools were significantly higher than the state average and were in the top three school systems in metro Atlanta.
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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»

Robbery victim recovering, suspect ID’d by parole officer

Fayetteville Police Officer Ben Jenkins surveys the retail venues at the Fayette Pavilion. Interim Chief Scott Pitts on May 2 announced a plan to increase police presence at the large regional shopping area. One of the triggers of that increased presence is a recent robbery. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Jonesboro man arrested May 8 for the assault of a woman outside the Kohl’s department store at the Fayette Pavilion on April 27 is facing multiple charges that include robbery and financial transaction card theft. The victim’s husband last week said he was grateful for the public assistance which led to the arrest.
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Fayette slashes marshals by 73%

The Fayette County Commission on May 9 cast a unanimous vote to begin the process that will eliminate eight of the 11 positions at the Fayette County Marshal’s Office beginning in July. Read More»

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