Metro Atlanta city named safest large city in Georgia, study says
A metro Atlanta city has been named one of the safest cities in the state, a new study by AdvisorSmith.com reports.
Peachtree City citizens first-hand police officer experience
Peachtree City police held a special class Saturday aimed at tackling the tough conversation surrounding police use of force.
Volunteers needed for weekend hurricane relief effort
A Metro Atlanta food bank is teaming up with the Salvation Army to send disaster relief to victims of the recent hurricanes.
Peachtree City pet shelter seeks help with new pups, rescues
A metro Atlanta animal rescue group has taken in a number of dogs from a Walker County hoarding case and all of the animals in desperate need of healthcare. It comes at a time when that refuge has seen a huge increase in the number of dogs at their shelter.
Atlanta college student cleared in racially charged social media post
Molly Akin from Peachtree City was falsely accused of racism after a fellow Samford University student took her picture and without her knowledge posted it to social media with a racially charged caption. The university cleared her of wrong doing. Since then she has become a victim of doxing by a teenage celebrity who reposted the original post and accused Molly and the university of being racists.
Body cam video from Peachtree City hostage standoff released
Peachtree City police have released a body camera video of a man arrested for kidnapping a child.
Search for missing Peachtree City teen
Police in Peachtree City are searching for a missing teenager.
Food bank distributing produce, milk to Georgia families in need
Families in metro Atlanta are now getting government-subsidized food boxes as part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families program.
Fayette County's favorite gator Flat Creek Floyd is back
Flat Creek Floyd is back!
Police search for vandals who broke into, damaged Peachtree City elementary school
Police in Peachtree City said someone took advantage of school being out to cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage at an area elementary school.
Atlanta pilots skywriting message of hope
A group of local pilots is leaving a message in the skies over metro Atlanta hospitals. They hope their skywriting is a source of hope and encouragement to those on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.
Gunman wearing surgical mask leaves behind iPhone at Peachtree City store during robbery
Police say two armed robbers were taking advantage of the times by wearing surgical masks to hide their faces during a robbery at a Peachtree City convenience store. However, one of the men left behind a personal item that helped police identify him and spoil what could have been a perfect crime.
Dentists, orthodontists and teachers team up to build better face mask for first responders
A group of dentists and orthodontists in Georgia is working on a better protective mask for first responders. The mask uses shop vac Hepa filters, 3-D printed parts and elastic straps from old swim goggles. They say it will provide better protection than paper or cloth masks.
Peachtree City food bank sees needs rise because of coronavirus
It was a loadout day at the Midwest Food Bank warehouse in Peachtree City. Churches, other non-profits and food pantries that distribute food to the elderly or families with financial needs loaded up and took the goods back to the neighborhoods they serve.
New crime linked to trio of wallet-stealing women
A new crime has been linked to the trio of women accused of stealing employees' wallets at retail stores across north Georgia.
Police: Trio of women wanted in series of thefts strike again
It appears a trio of wallet stealing women has struck again, this time in Peachtree City.
Scam artists rip off workers at grocery store Starbucks
Police in Peachtree City need the public’s help in identifying two women who ripped off workers at a Starbucks for more than $5,000. The women claimed to be cheerleading coaches who were buying gift cards as a fundraiser.
Police: Man exposed himself at Georgia McDonald's
Police say the man touched himself inappropriately multiple times at the one McDonald's.
Caught on camera: Shopping cart ends police foot chase
A Walmart shopper steps up to help police catch a shoplifter on the run. It’s captured on surveillance video and it appears the shopper times his moment just right and rolls his shopping cart into the path of the shoplifter.
Peachtree City police say re-'Pete' graffiti artist arrested
Police in Peachtree City said they have arrested a re-“Pete” graffiti artist.