Friday, January 21, 2000

WASA looking into expansion

Peacthree City water officials say their preliminary studies aimed at possibly increasing the city's water delivery capacity are in no way connected to discussions of annexing more than 1,200 acres for a proposed West Village.

Lenox joins ARC board

Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox takes a seat for the first time on the Atlanta Regional Commission board next week.

Move to name Hwy. 54 for Paul Heard gathering steam

State Rep. Kathy Cox of Peachtree City is finding smooth sailing for her bill naming Ga. Highway 54 in Fayette County for the late Paul Heard, a well-known community leader.

Tourney picks up national sponsors
 
The Peachtree City Tennis Center has announced two new high-profile sponsors that should bring added visibility to its annual ladies' professional tournament.

Local support pouring out for Ruffins

As Sandy Creek High School wrestler Kerry Ruffin recovers from his injuries and his family deals with the aftermath of the devastating fire that took their home, they are receiving an outpouring of support from the community and elsewhere.

Airport Authority kicks off new year

The Peachtree City Airport Authority elected new officers and approved a new meeting date and time last week in its first meeting of the new year.

Police Blotter

Parents give board an earful of complaints

In one of its wildest meetings in years, the Coweta County Board of Education got an earful Tuesday night from concerned parents over new attendance lines for seven elementary schools.

Commissioners to vote on sexually oriented business ordinance Feb. 1

If a sexually oriented business wants to open in Coweta County, it will have to locate in an industrial area far away from any residents.

GRTA wants county to join fight against smog

Coweta County's official vehicles may be a lot more ozone-friendly if the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has anything to do with it.

Senoia's historic bridge to close

Senoia's Bridge Street will now lose its historic wooden bridge to vehicular traffic.

Newnan Hospital acquires new MRI machine

Newnan Hospital has acquired a new system designed for patients who find standard MRI systems too confining, noisy or intimidating.

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