Wanted Atlanta man caught after police chase in Peachtree City
A chase involving an Atlanta man wanted in multiple states and counties ended safely thanks to the quick thinking of a Peachtree City police officer.
Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor
The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.
Peachtree City man charged with animal cruelty after dog found emaciated
A Peachtree City man faces serious charges after a police investigation into animal cruelty. Authorities say the man didn't give his dog food or water for weeks.
Drug houses raided in Peachtree City
Police in Peachtree City said they raided two suspected drug houses this past weekend and seized a large amount of meth and heroin and made several arrests.
Child struck while riding scooter in Peachtree City, police say
Police in Peachtree City said a child was struck and injured while riding on a scooter on Monday. Police said the child was conscious and alert when prepped to be taken to the hospital by air.
Georgia man wins Vegas pre-season bet on Braves to win it all
A pre-season premonition that the Braves would win the World Series has made a Georgia man a little richer.
Peachtree City police report major spike in felony drug arrests
In just the last three years, Peachtree City police say felony drug crimes have increased by more than 700% and DUI cases have more than doubled.
Annette Carter, daughter-in-law of former president, dies
Annette Davis Carter, who campaigned for father-in-law Jimmy Carter during his successful bid for the White House in 1976 and spent nearly 50 years in Georgia’s Carter clan, has died. She was 68.
Community therapy dog to help in times of crises
There is a new type of police dog at work at the Peachtree City Police Department. Tilly is a five-year-old Collie and she is a registered therapy dog.
Blind UGA grad leads the scoring in Paralympic Goalball for USA
A UGA grad from Peachtree City has been the leading scorer so far for the USA in the sport of Goalball.
Sons alone after father killed in Peachtree City car crash
A Peachtree City father of two was killed in a tragic car accident Saturday, August 14. Now the community is responding to help his young sons.
Arrest in hit and run of Peachtree City cyclist
Peachtree City police said they have surveillance photos of Kenneth Vialet’s Jeep Grand Cherokee from the morning of a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a cyclist.
Plane makes emergency landing on Peachtree City highway
A pilot made an emergency landing right in front of a Peachtree City Publix after having plane trouble.
Video shows Peachtree City traffic stop turn violent
Harvey Johnson, 52, was charged with simple battery against a law enforcement officer, removal of a weapon of an officer, and two counts of obstruction. He was booked into the Fayetteville County jail.
Fayette County man tried to extort woman after secretly filming sexual encounter, police say
Peachtree City police arrested a Fayette County man under investigation for extortion.
Reward offered in Peachtree City liquor theft investigation
Police are offering a $500 reward to anyone who can help them catch a liquor thief who targeted the Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater.
Peachtree City community mourns teens killed in Saturday night wreck
Police have identified two teens killed during a car crash Saturday evening in Peachtree City.
Thieves accused of stealing high-dollar fragrances
Police believe there is a ring of perfume bandits that have been hitting retail stores and shoplifting high-dollar fragrances.
Walmart shopper brandishes handgun when asked to wear mask, police say
A Walmart shopper in Peachtree City was arrested after a greeter asked him to put on a face mask.
Peachtree City man accused of arranging to meet up with teenage girl
A Peachtree City man was arrested and accused of arranging to meet up with a teenage girl.