Friday, March 10, 2000

Police looking for armed robbers

Fayetteville police are looking for a group of men who robbed a man and two children at gunpoint Wednesday night.

Computer burglar suspect nabbed

A single fingerprint led to the arrest of a Clayton County man who is accused of taking more than $40,000 in computer equipment from several Peachtree City businesses over a two-year span.

Correction

In the Mar. 8 edition of the Citizen, a story that began on Page 1A and continued to Page 8A stated that Dan Tennant's motion to allow Steve Brown to respond to a statement by city attorney Rick Lindsey at last week's City Council meeting was defeated by a 4-1 vote.

City taking next steps in West Village
 
Now that the possibility of annexing the proposed West Village is back on the table, Peachtree City officials are working on the next step — a citizen committee.

Former local resident killed in Germany

A former Peachtree City resident was one of the victims in a murder last week in Germany that made headlines around the world.

School scuffle sparks controversy

Family and friends of a local high school student say he has been unfairly targeted in a school incident that has resulted in a felony charge against him.

GOP plans convention

Fayette Republicans will elect delegates and alternates to the local party convention March 18 during precinct mass meetings at Starr's Mill High School.

Bush, Gore win in Fayette

Fayette County's election results Tuesday mirrored those of the rest of Georgia and the nation, as Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore coasted to victory Presidential preference primaries.

Harris Teeter opening delayed one week

Peachtree City residents anxiously awaiting opening of Harris Teeter will have to wait another week.

Coweta tabbed as a mega-site

A 1,200-acre site is one of five ”mega-sites” the state will use to encourage large manufacturing operations to move their business to Georgia.

County wants answers on power plant

Two huge power plants in neighboring Heard County are giving the Coweta County Commission a major headache.

County agrees to planning with cities

The Coweta County Commission is in favor of joining with local cities to form a comprehensive land use plan, but said it should have started years ago.

Bush, Gore sweep county

Coweta County's residents mirrored voters across the country Tuesday and gave resounding victories to Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush in the Democratic and Republican primaries

County eyes new judicial center

Coweta County's process of finding a long-term solution for the county's overcrowded courtrooms took a step forward Tuesday morning.

Senoia ready to close on treatment center purchase

After years of negotiations and discussions, the city of Senoia is getting ready to be the proud owner of a wastewater treatment plant.

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