How Fayette County is using a $1,000 building to fight substance abuse
Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.
Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.
Metro Atlanta hosts massive police dog training exercise
Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.
Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.
Charges dropped in Sharpsburg grocery store bathroom solicitation case
UPDATE: The state declined to prosecute after the victim opted to dismiss the charges, according to an update on the warrant made on April 7, 2026. The case was dismissed without indictment and no charges were pursued.
UPDATE: The state declined to prosecute after the victim opted to dismiss the charges, according to an update on the warrant made on April 7, 2026. The case was dismissed without indictment and no charges were pursued.
Huddleston Elementary School principal returns to work after DUI
A Fayette County elementary school principal has returned to work after being arrested for DUI, according to school officials.
A Fayette County elementary school principal has returned to work after being arrested for DUI, according to school officials.
Peachtree City crossing guard accident probe leads to citation
A driver was cited after hitting a crossing guard near Kedron Elementary School last month.
A driver was cited after hitting a crossing guard near Kedron Elementary School last month.
Georgia dad warns of rising colon cancer in young adults
There is a growing concern among doctors that colon cancer is showing up in younger and younger patients every year in the U.S.
There is a growing concern among doctors that colon cancer is showing up in younger and younger patients every year in the U.S.
Georgia students' anti-trafficking bill reaches governor's desk
A group of 11 students from the Forest School in Fayette County successfully lobbied for new anti-sex trafficking legislation.
A group of 11 students from the Forest School in Fayette County successfully lobbied for new anti-sex trafficking legislation.
Crossing guard hit in crosswalk near Kedron Elementary School identified
A Peachtree City crossing guard was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe injuries after being struck by a car Monday morning.
A Peachtree City crossing guard was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe injuries after being struck by a car Monday morning.
Fayetteville data center project halted as developers withdraw appeal
Georgia’s SB 482 targets predatory websites that charge fees to remove arrest photos from the internet.
Georgia’s SB 482 targets predatory websites that charge fees to remove arrest photos from the internet.
Fayette County day spa shut down after deputies raid business for sex crimes
A Fayette County day spa is out of business and two women are behind bars following a sheriff’s office raid triggered by reports of solicitation.
A Fayette County day spa is out of business and two women are behind bars following a sheriff’s office raid triggered by reports of solicitation.
Peachtree City Lululemon theft: 2 arrested for using children as ‘human shields’
Police arrested two Louisiana women accused of targeting a Peachtree City Lululemon twice in 24 hours.
Police arrested two Louisiana women accused of targeting a Peachtree City Lululemon twice in 24 hours.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City Friday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City Friday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
Peachtree City Lululemon heist ends in 100 mph chase; 2 women arrested
Two women were arrested after leading police on a chase exceeding 100 mph in a stolen rental car.
Two women were arrested after leading police on a chase exceeding 100 mph in a stolen rental car.
Missing Peachtree City fisherman's body found near Mississippi island
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
4-year-old fights for life after accidental shooting in Tyrone
Tyrone Police are investigating the shooting of a 4-year-old boy on Saturday.
Tyrone Police are investigating the shooting of a 4-year-old boy on Saturday.
Fayette County’s Gaddy Family raises over $23K for local NICU following personal tragedy
A Fayette County couple donated more than $23,000 to a local NICU and parent club, drawing from their own experience with the tragic loss of a grandchild.
A Fayette County couple donated more than $23,000 to a local NICU and parent club, drawing from their own experience with the tragic loss of a grandchild.
Piedmont Fayette breaks ground on massive 7-story patient tower expansion
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Vulnerable adult: Peachtree City woman reported missing found safe
Peachtree City police are searching for a 27-year-old woman classified as a vulnerable adult for several reasons, according to the department.
Peachtree City police are searching for a 27-year-old woman classified as a vulnerable adult for several reasons, according to the department.
Peachtree City pursuit ends with arrest after store cameras ID armed suspect
An armed robbery suspect is behind bars after ultra-high-resolution security cameras at a new convenience store helped authorities track his getaway car.
An armed robbery suspect is behind bars after ultra-high-resolution security cameras at a new convenience store helped authorities track his getaway car.
Two arrested in Peachtree City deadly fentanyl overdose investigation
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.