The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections
Friday, May 19, 2000

News

City considers possible homes for Cedarcroft

City officials got an up-close look this week at how developers of the proposed Cedarcroft subdivision might implement a residential feature new to Peachtree City — modular homes.

County alters meeting rules ordinance

After discussion at the annual city retreat and subsequent City Council meetings, several revisions to Peachtree City's ordinance governing meeting procedures and rules were approved by the council at its May 4 meeting.

City looks at financial disclosure for contractors

In the wake of recent ethics charges against the city attorney, Peachtree City officials are looking at ways to require more financial disclosure from the city's contractors.

Council approves police station bid

A Fayetteville construction firm has been selected to build the new Peachtree City police station at a cost of $1.75 million.

Group VI now in Westpark

Group VI Corporation has moved into its new corporate headquarters in Peachtree City, the company annoucned last week.

Salvatore hired as Peachtree City's new finance/IT director

Peachtree City has hired Paul Salvatore as the director of financial services and information technology, city manager Jim Basinger announced Thursday.

Tek Rail expanding, moving to Peachtree City industrial park

A company founded and based in Fayette County a decade ago is expected to find itself in new digs in Peachtree City by the end of the year.

YAB now accepting applications

Peachtree City's Youth Advisory Board is accepting applications for the 2000-01 school year.

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.

Upcoming meetings

There will be a meeting of the mayor-appointed West Village Annexation Task Force Monday, May 22 at 4 p.m. in the City Council chambers at City Hall, 151 Willowbend Road.

Concerts to be announced soon

The lineup for the second half of this summer's concerts at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater should be announced any day now.

Police Blotter

Annual art show returns

Spring is in the air. The flowers and trees are blooming and the sun is shining brightly.

FCT to hold auditions for musical

Fayette Communtiy Theatre, Inc. will hold auditions for the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call backs will be held on May 22.

Annual Geranium Festival returns to McDonough

The 23rd annual Geranium Festival, sponsored by the McDonough Lions Club, is scheduled for Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in McDonough. Admission is free.

South Metro Rose Society to hold show this weekend

Everything will be “coming up roses” on May 20 and 21 at the 15th annual South Metro Rose Society Rose Show. The show will be held at Hood Avenue Primary School in Fayetteville.

Last Offshoot class offered this weekend

The last in the series of spring acting workshops from Offshoot Productions will be held on Sunday, May 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library.

SAT prep camp offered

The Fayette County Community School is offering Summer SAT Prep Camp with instructor Thor Hanes, for the third straight year. Hanes has succeeded in having four students attain perfect SAT scores in the last three years. Each camp offers verbal, math and test-taking skills in a dynamic environment. All sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The McIntosh High School session meets July 24-28 and July 31-Aug. 4 The Fayetteville session meets at the Lafayette Education Complex (old Fayette County High) Aug. 7-11. The cost is $135 per week or $100 if students sign up for more than a one-week session. To register, phone Thor at 404-280-3240.

Movies

County preparing for massive increase in its water system

Within the next 20 years, Coweta's residents will be a thirsty lot.

County rejects 21st Century contract

To see the results of the vote, all you had to do was look at Scott Frederick's face.

New subdivision passes on council's muster

Within the next few days, Senoia should see ground broken on its first “open space” subdivision.

Skelly named teacher of the year

Arbor Springs Elementary School teacher Kristin Skelly is Coweta's Teacher of the Year, 2000. Finalists included Patsy Burdeshaw from Jefferson Parkway and Darrel Ervin from East Coweta Middle.

PTC-based plane crashes in Coweta; 3 slightly hurt

A vintage 1930s military plane crashed in the woods in eastern Coweta County Sunday evening, a few hours after the conclusion of the Wings Over Dixie 2000 air show.

Barnes head to Coweta

Gov. Roy Barnes will be the keynote speaker at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Central Educational Center planned next Friday at the CEC site on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Newnan

Education Matters

May 7-13 has been designated Teacher Appreciation Week.

Full slate of Memorial Day activities scheduled

City Hall Plaza will be the site for local Memorial Day celebrations the morning of Monday, May 29.

Sports

Dallas Burn defeats Silverbacks, 2-0

Major League Soccer's Dallas Burn claimed a 2-0 victory ton Tuesday night against the Atlanta Silverbacks. Dallas Burn's midfielder Oscar Pareja scored the first goal of the game in the seventh minute on an assist from Alavanja. Although the Burn scored a fast goal during the first half of the game, the Silverbacks maintained a strong defensive line throughout the entire match.

New bill protects officials

Governor Roy Barnes recently signed HB 265, a measure aimed at protecting sports officials from angry fans and players. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Stan Watson of Decatur, covers collegiate, high school and any other amateur sports

PTC Bluejays makes the playoffs

The Peachtree City Little League Blue Jays (5-2) are getting ready for the championship playoff games. The team has had a successful season due in part to the outstanding fielding from Jason Albert, Isaac Schiff and.. Pitchers Nathan “Speedy” Enzor and Wynn Copeland pitched their first no-hitter game against the Tigers on May 10. Relief pitcher Jesse Amtmann has been referred to as the John Rocker of the team. Michael Parry has displayed outstanding skills as a catcher. The team has also been assisted by the “heavy bats” of Michael Dibenedetto, Dan Johnson, Brett Hanes and Tristan Thorner.

Sports Calendar

Opinion

A pastor finds in his flock a man who is a true and faithful servant: May his tribe increase!
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Every pastor's prayer is that God will bless him with faithful men who surround him and assist him. Not that faithful women aren't important ... the Church couldn't function without its dedicated ladies. But most churches are fortunate to have a multitude of faithful females. The Church, like the Marine Corps, is always in the hunt for a “few good men.”