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

 

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.

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