Friday, April 28, 2000

Task force leery of annexation plan

Not satisfied with annexation plan A or B, members of Peachtree City's West Village Task Force came up with plan C Tuesday night.

Special playground going in Picnic Park

A local committee organizing the first playground in Peachtree City designed specifically for children with special needs is moving forward with its plans now that a site has been officially determined.

Peachtree City moves forward on jail impact fees

Peachtree City officials have begun studying the possible implementation of impact fees for funding the new county jail, and official City Council action could happen in the next couple of months.

Police wrap up reaccreditation program

The Peachtree City Police Department has nearly completed its accreditation process with few, if any, problems or delays.

Busy week at City Hall

Peachtree City is hosting several events this week in recognition of City Government Week, which ends tomorrow.

Kedron Office Park gets P&Z OK

Peachtree City's Planning Commission gave approval Monday night to the site plan for Kedron Office Park and its first structure, a four-story office building of precast concrete.

Kuhns receives state certification

The Peachtree City Library has announced that the Georgia Board for the Certification of Librarians has approved library technology/training manager Jill Kuhns as a grade 5-B certified librarian.

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.

Library hosts art presentation

The Peachtree City Library will host a special springtime slide presentation of John Twachtman's impressionism paintings Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Floy Farr Room.

Sibley's granddaughter to appear at signing in PTC

Celestine Sibley Fleming will sign copies of “Celestine Sibley: A Granddaughter's Reminiscience” at Omega Books in Peachtree City Sunday, April 30 from 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Tyrone church set prayer service

The second annual prayer conference at the Abundant Life Worship Center, 1960 Ga. Highway 74 south, Tyrone, will be Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Hunter hammers latest effort at home business ordinance

Before Coweta County can pass an ordinance governing home occupations, it first has to determine what a home business is.

Power officials speak out

Officials of the company whose plans for a power production plant are causing a raging controversy in Coweta County have decided to answer questions about the facility.

County drafts drought plan

If drought conditions continue to persist, Coweta County residents may soon see their lawns transformed from a sea of green to brown.

'Lucky Stiff' set to come alive

You may not have heard about the musical “Lucky Stiff” before, but after Newnan Community Theatre opens the show this weekend, you'll be hearing a lot more about it.

Coweta-Fayette EMC's Operation Round-Up begins eighth year

Very often, it seems that there's nothing an individual citizen can do to help. But, thanks to members of Coweta-Fayette EMC, a program called Operation Round-Up has made an impact on the lives of others since 1993. Resources are used to help individuals in need and community organizations.

County gets tough on internet usage

By a unanimous consent, the Coweta County commissioners Tuesday adopted a get-tough policy on Internet use by county employees.

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