Friday, June 9, 2000

Pathway probes Peach Pit

Pathway Communities has agreed to reevaluate the extent of ground water contamination at the “Peach Pit,” a former construction landfill that has been closed.

Officially a Brave, Diby inks deal

Bryan Digby's newly signed baseball contract with the Atlanta Braves calls for a bonus “well in the six-figure range,” according to the recent McIntosh High School graduate.

Mr. Schmitt going back to class

Sgt. Scott Schmitt loves his job so much that he's quitting.

New concert lineup announced

The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City has announced its lineup for this year's Summer Concert Series II, which starts next month.

Council approves height variance

Despite the objections of homeowners in the Kedron Hills subdivision, the Peachtree City Council granted a height variance for an office park that is slated become the new home of a Fortune 500 company.

Attack at day care leads to arrest

A Peachtree City man has been arrested for attacking a 6-year-old girl at the LaPetite Academy child care center on Thursday, May 25, police said.

Area residents commended for Memorial Day participation

I thank all the area residents who turned out on Monday, May 29, for Peachtree City's 2nd Annual Memorial Day celebration. I estimate that between 400 and 500 people were there.

Police Blotter

PTO welcomes new principal

The Peachtree City Elementary PTO will welcome principal Lynda Lambeth to its school with a reception Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. in the school media center.

Defensive driving classes

The Peachtree City Recreation Department, in cooperation with the National Safety Council, will be offering defensive driving classes to be held at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City.

June Happenings

Here's a sampling of what is being offered at The Gathering Place in Peachtree City this month:

Begininng bridge class

A special series this month at The Gathering Place is offering an opportunity to learn the game of bridge.

Commissioners grill GRTA official

Rob Alexander learned what life was like on the other side of the podium Tuesday.

South Fulton moves one step closer to calling Coweta home

After nearly eight years of waiting, 400 families in south Fulton County are just one step away from calling Coweta County home.

County gets serious about water restrictions

If you water your grass during the day, you could be looking at having your tap removed.

Commissioner wants water summit

Commissioner Jim McGuffey says he is tired of Coweta County serving as a “whipping boy” for Newnan Utilities.

Senoia lawsuit heads to Supreme Court

Senoia's day in court is Monday.

EMCs provide aerial pics of Chattahoochee River to Nature Conservancy

Coweta-Fayette EMC and eight other EMCs have joined to provide The Nature Conservancy of Georgia with color aerial photography spanning a 180-mile long corridor of the Chattahoochee River from Helen to Columbus.

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