Fayette County News

12/20/2024

The Wildcats got their boots wet, wading into their studies of invertebrates on the bottom of the pond.

12/20/2024

The Fayetteville Police Department recently announced that it was recently awarded a major traffic enforcement grant totaling $27,738.72 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in Atlanta.

12/20/2024

Peachtree City was recently recognized with two awards for its dedication to tree preservation.

12/20/2024

Peachtree City staff is accepting applications and resumes for its new recreation advisory group, which will oversee the city’s many recreational facilities and programs.

12/20/2024

Last week, Peachtree City officials announced two director positions that will open since former Financial Services Director Paul Salvatore and Planning and Development Director Robin Cailloux are departing from their

12/20/2024

ABANDONED ANIMAL – SEARCHING FOR OWNER – Looking for the owner of an abandoned black mountain horse off Highway 85 South in Fayetteville. Please contact via email: [email protected].

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Sophia Farinacci, a McIntosh High student in the Work-Based Learning program, is experiencing what her future career could be like while enriching lives in “THRIVE.”

12/19/2024

Fayette County Director of Animal Control Tracy Thompson last week shared conceptual plans for phase two of the animal shelter.

12/19/2024

The Panthers are pitching in to help their furry friends.

12/19/2024

During the Dec. 9 Fayette County Board of Education meeting, members discussed potentially opting out of the homestead tax exemption offered through much-discussed House Bill 581.

12/19/2024

🚨 Scam Alert ❗️

The police department has received several reports of fraud stemming from scam emails. Here is a list of caution signs that can help identify an email scam:

▪️Recognize Common Trends: Scam emails can include content that solicits a sense of urgency from the reader or promises a monetary reward or debt forgiveness.

▪️ Look Closely at the Sender or Recipients: Scam emails commonly appear to be sent by a reputable company; however, the email addresses of the sender or recipients may contain a long string of numbers or letters that do not make sense.

▪️ Double Check Hyperlinks: Many scam emails include hyperlinks to redirect you to a website. You can hover your cursor over the hyperlink to identify what website the hyperlink redirects you to. Also, make sure that the hyperlink does not include misspelled words.

▪️Don't Rush to Share Information: Scam emails often look legitimate but ask the recipient for unusual requests such as personal information, account numbers, or gift cards.

▪️ Look for Errors: Scam emails can include poor grammar, misspelled words, or odd phrases.

▪️Use Caution with Attachments: Some scam emails include attachments that, if opened, can download malware onto your device. Look for the other signs of caution mentioned before opening an email attachment.

12/19/2024

High school athletics is more than just a game. It is an opportunity to learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and respect.

12/18/2024

Sandy Creek picked up a pair of region road wins with a Friday night showdown against Whitewater.

12/18/2024

Fayette County High School Hall of Fame will induct five new members at its banquet and induction ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

12/18/2024

Fayette County and local municipality government offices will close various days surrounding Christmas and New Year holidays:

12/18/2024

Hundreds of local veterans were honored alongside millions of veterans nationwide who were recognized at noon Saturday during Wreaths Across America.

12/18/2024