News 
Morton returning to
Fayetteville
Assistant city manager Joe
Morton is leaving Peachtree City after two years to
return to the city manager's post in Fayetteville.
Ethics boards chosen to
look into allegations against Webb, Tennant
Two separate
ethics boards have met to organize their plans for
looking into alleged violations by city attorney Jim
Webb and councilman Dan Tennant.
Amphitheater tickets going
fast
Ticket sales
for the 2000 concert series at the Frederick Brown
Jr. Amphitheater have been outstanding, according to
a report given Monday night to the Development
Authority of Peachtree City.
- Walk Banks rezoning
approved
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- In a move
that some city officials considered a high point
after more than a decade of struggle, the City
Council of Peachtree City last week approved a
rezoning for the Lexington Commons development
now underway at the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and
Walt Banks Road.
Local resident in hall of
fame
Klaus Halm of Swanson Ridge in
Peachtree City was inducted into the first-ever U.S.
Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame during a recent
ceremony at in McLean, Va.
City sponsors art contest
In recognition of City
Government Week, April 23-29, Peachtree City is
sponsoring an art contest for city students in grades
K-5.
Booth sets talent show
A Tax Relief Talent Showcase,
Dinner and Silent Auction will be hosted by Peachtree
City's J.C. Booth Middle School PTO April 15.
TDK Blvd. extension bid
approved
Work is
progressing on the design phase of the proposed TDK
Boulevard extension from Peachtree City into Coweta
County, as the City Council last week approved a bid
from Dames & Moore for the design work.
Police Blotter
Mayor's letter is a laugher
Please, don't bore us or make us
laugh—with regular articles to the paper, Mr.
Mayor. I don't and won't believe a word you write.
Although I have to say, I had a few laughs from your
first ramblings—mainly your ground rules.
Board may allow some
students to remain at current schools
Hope may spring eternal for some
parents and children from last month's bitter
boundary dispute with the Coweta County Board of
Education.
County wants to make sure
its counted
With just over a week until the
official U.S. Census day of April 1, Coweta County
officials are trying to get out the message for
citizens to send in their forms.
County approves church
meeting on courthouse steps
In a move that may set a
precedent, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners
decided last week to allow a little old-time religion
on the steps of the county's historic courthouse in
Newnan.
Senoia will soon be easier
to find
A state grant may prove to be
the missing piece that helps more visitors find
Senoia and be able to walk the city when they get
there.
Home fire blamed on
electrical storm
Sunday's severe thunder and
lightning storm is being blamed for a fire that
destroyed nearly 50 percent of one of Senoia's older
homes.
Census 2000: An accurate
count benefits coweta's students
It happens every ten years, and
it is one of the most important events affecting the
funding of public education in America — the
census.
Educators to be honored
Noted author, humorist and
attorney Robert Steed joins hundreds of teachers from
throughout Georgia to celebrate the spirit of
excellence in education at The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution Honor Teacher Awards Banquet,
planned May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Sports
Handcyclist to race around
county Saturday
Twenty-six miles is a long way
to go. It is a long distance to run or ride a
bicycle, but imagine having to pedal with your hands.
Chief keeper signs with
Eagles
Fabian Lamy, senior goalkeeper
for the McIntosh Chiefs, signed with Reinhardt
College on Tuesday afternoon.
Favored teams win big games
Time is flying and spring has
sprung — just look at the cars encased in
pollen.
Opinion
Unexpected joy results when
our children are allowed to participate in church life
By DAVID
EPPS
Pastor
Children are
wonderful reminders that God has a sense of humor.
When I was a youth pastor many centuries ago, I was
processing into the Sunday morning service with the
senior pastor who suddenly said, “Oh, gee,
David, I forgot! It's Girl Scout Sunday.”
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