Fayette County fifth grader recognized for helping driver manage overcrowded school bus
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Spring Hill Elementary fifth-grader Carter Page helped his bus driver, Ms. Cochran, while the bus was “very overcrowded” on Thursday morning.
‘Can I hug you?’ COVID-19 survivor returns to personally thank ICU staff
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
Georgia couple dies just days apart after being diagnosed with COVID-19
A family is grieving the loss of a couple who passed away just days apart. Family members say Leroy and Lisa Johnson both died after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
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.
Members of the Georgia National Guard arrive at hospitals to fight COVID-19
Members of the Georgia National Guard have begun arriving at hospitals across the state to help beleaguered health care workers in the battle against COVID-19.
Two arrested after brawl at Fayetteville fast-food restaurant, police say
Police said a former employee, his mother, and some current workers exchanged words and punches at a Fayetteville restaurant.
Fayette County schools under district-wide mask mandate through Sept. 17
A Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson said the entire district will be under a mask mandate, effective on Tuesday through Sept. 17.
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.
Where is it? Complaints grow about Post Office deliveries
A growing number of complaints have people asking the same question these days: how much can you trust the Post Office to deliver important packages on time?
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.
High school students get flight simulator training in Fayette County
The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.
Two arrested in connection to armed robbery at Fayette County gas station
Store surveillance video caught 21-year-old Patrick Bowman and 19-year-old Ra’quan Hurst, Sheriff Barry Babb said. Both have been charged with armed robbery.
Sheriff: Runaway Fayette County teenager missing for weeks
Deputies say 16-year-old Jeffrey Earls has been missing since July 3 after running away from his home in Senoia.
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.
Man wanted for child molestation dies near Canadian border, police say
Police in Fayetteville said 34-year-old James Appel took his own life on Sunday when officers approached him in Minnesota near the Canadian border
'Armed and dangerous': Fayetteville police search for man wanted for child molestation
James Appel, 34, is wanted for child molestation and is considered "armed and dangerous," police say.
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.
Driver crashes dump truck into Fayetteville antique store
Police say the dump truck driver crashed the truck into a store in Fayetteville and was hospitalized.
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.