A burglary early Friday morning at J&R Clothing on Ga. Highway 85 in Fayetteville resulted in the theft of an undetermined amount of merchandise. There were no witnesses to the incident.

The Peachtree City Police Department was presented with its latest recognition for achieving state accreditation. Police Chief H.C. “Skip” Clark, left, accepted the award from Frank V. Rotondo, executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The accreditation requires the city to follow numerous law enforcement standards, reducing the city’s risk for lawsuits by ensuring proper police procedures are followed. Photo/John Munford.

Starr’s Mill High School graduate Maggie Appel recently received the state’s Award of Excellence for seniors with disabilities who have made extraordinary academic or extracurricular accomplishments.

Would extend utility across city limit for shopping center

The Peachtree City Council Thursday again postponed a decision on a proposed sewer easement that would lead to the city’s sewer system being used by a shopping center just outside the city limits.

Allows Sany project to move ahead with 228 acre site

The way has been cleared for the new Sany headquarters and production plant after three variances were approved by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night.

ACC wants to move from East Point and expand offerings

The volunteer task force hoping to lure Atlanta Christian College to locate in Peachtree City is finalizing its sales pitch.

Facility faces projected $236K shortfall this year

Peachtree City government may soon be taking over operations of the city’s amphitheater, which is currently run by the city’s Tourism Association.

Town cutting more costs

Tyrone’s cost-cutting measures continued Thursday night as the town voted to cut off the lights at Triangle Park. Finance Director Mary Sturm told the Town Council that about $3,000 could be saved annually be making the park dark,

Fayette County’s largest private employer plans to close its manufacturing operations by the end of 2009, resulting in the loss of approximately 500 production-related jobs, a company spokesperson confirmed Friday afternoon.