Friday, January 7, 2000

WASA rejects state's consent order

The Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority announced Monday night its plans to respond to what it considers unequal treatment from the state concerning two spills in the city last year.

Walt Banks site moving forward

A mixed-use community now under development at the corner of Walt Banks Road and Ga. Highway 54 is moving along smoothly toward a projected summer construction start.

Police Blotter

Traffic task force – what's the task now?

The city's traffic task force has postponed its January meeting, and in the meantime some of its members are wondering just what exactly the group will be trying to accomplish when it convenes again.

Library announces upcoming events
 
Peachtree City residents have several programs at the library to look forward to in the coming months.

Volunteers sought for annual tree planning

The Peachtree City Beautification Committee will have its annual tree planting Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Planning Commission meets Monday

The Dec. 27 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission was cancelled due to its proximity to the Christmas holidays. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday. Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.

Despite stormy debate, county passes $28.1 million budget

Now that the dust has settled, the Coweta County commissioners seem satisfied with the 2000 budget.

County and cities reach 911 accord

Senoia mayor Joan Trammell hopes that a short-term solution has finally been found to the ongoing feud between the city and the county over 911 service.

Hundreds gather in downtown Senoia for photo op

The city of Senoia is still buzzing about the success of last Saturday's group picture of the town.

Hunter takes over as chairman

If his first meeting is any indication, newly elected Coweta County Commission chairman Vernon “Mutt” Hunter's term will be succinct and to the point.

Westmoreland agrees: It's 'education year'

With the Georgia General Assembly set to open next week, Rep. Lynn Westmoreland is looking forward to the “education year.”

Chamber meeting is set for Monday

Joel Cowan, founder of Peachtree City and head of the state's new Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, will be the keynote speaker for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet, set for next Monday.

New bank gets FDIC approval

Coweta investors got a late Christmas present this year when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approved the Newnan Coweta Bank's application.

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