Task force working on West Village

Charged with analyzing what Mayor Bob Lenox called “one of the most important decisions this city is ever going to make,” the Westside Task Force met for the first time last week to lay the groundwork for what should be three or four months of intensive study concerning annexation issues for the proposed West Village.

Fritz, Tennant speak out

The response to Annie McMenamin's withdrawal of her ethics complaint against fellow councilman Dan Tennant has sparked a debate between Tennant and another member of the council.

City gets new lawyer for Pathway litigation

Peachtree City is not being represented by its usual city attorneys in its current litigation against Pathway Communities.

'Just a big nuisance'

 

Motorists in Peachtree City endured a major traffic bottleneck nearly all day Monday while crews repaired a damaged utility line that caused a natural gas leak.

South retail center planned for Hwy. 74

A new neighborhood shopping center is in the works for the southern tip of Peachtree City on Ga. Highway 74.

Tyrone is seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year

The Tyrone Founders Day Committee is seeking nominations for the 2000 Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year.

Peachtree City to observe Building Safety Week

Building codes are not just bureaucratic hoops that builders have to jump through, according to Peachtree City building official Tom Carty.

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 hosts 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.

Recall efforts are gaining momentum

Recall efforts are picking up steam against two school board members who voted to change the elementary school attendance lines last month.

Smaller lots coming to Senoia

Higher density housing and more green space could be the path of Senoia's future after Tuesday night's City Council meeting.

Council gives go-ahead to Rockaway Road development

A parcel on Rockaway Road is poised to become Senoia's first development using open space guidelines.

Fire guts trailer

The Coweta County Fire Department responded to a report of a trailer fire March 30 at approximately 6:40 a.m. at 481 Shaw Road, lot 18 in the Indian Springs Mobile Home Park.

Spring art show just around the corner

As the days start feeling more like spring, art lovers know that one of the great rites of the season is just around the corner.

Teacher gets state's attention

Pam Brown, technology teacher from Smokey Road Middle School and Coweta's Teacher of the Year, is a semifinalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year 2001.

Former House dean Dick Lane is honored

Former state Rep. Dick Lane, who retired from the House in 1994 after serving the 55th District for 28 years, has been honored by the General Assembly with a resolution commending him “for his many years of dedicated public service and his many outstanding accomplishments.”

MetalForming breaks ground

MetalForming Inc., which rapidly has risen to prominence as a North American leader in metal building and architectural sheet metal technology, recently broke ground on a new 17,000-sq. ft. headquarters, distribution center and showroom in Peachtree City.

Commercial development starts in Avery Park

As home buyers begin to flock to the Avery Park Information Center, the community's commercial Village Square is also beginning to attract the attention of the business community.

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