The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections
Friday, July 14, 2000

News

Traffic report looks at effects of annexation

Even if Peachtree City chooses to annex the largest “plan” for the proposed West Village, traffic won't get worse at the Highway 54 and 74 intersection, according to a traffic study commissioned by the city.

Wal-Mart could hit traffic snag

The proposed Home Depot store will meet the city's traffic regulations with a handful of road improvements, according to Peachtree City's traffic consulting firm.

Local teen killed after car hits tree

Speeding was a factor in a one-car accident that claimed the life of a Peachtree City teen on Kedron Drive Tuesday night, police said.

Council looks at "big box" regulations

In the continuing battle against sprawl and heavy traffic, the Peachtree City Council is considering an ordinance that would keep supersized retail stores from locating in the city.

City Council not keen on jail impact fees

The idea of funding a new county jail with impact fees on new construction in Peachtree City has already met with much opposition from Mayor Bob Lenox.

Harper receives police, teacher endorsements

Charlie Harper, candidate for the 28th District seat in the state Senate, has received the endorsement of both the Georgia Association of Educators and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.

Police Blotter

Seabaugh gets Schrenko's nod

Coweta County resident and state Senate candidate Mitch Seabaugh was to receive support from the state's top Republican elected official this week, Seabaugh announced Thursday.

Macaroni Grill site plan OK'd

At its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, the Peachtree City Planning Commission approved the conceptual site plan for Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant.

Developer may have solved sewer problem

Fayette County's Board of Health Tuesday denied developer Jimmy Halligan's request for an exception to laws that require him to provide city sewerage to his subdivision, but Halligan's problems may have been solved another way.

Movies

New hospital may be on the way

Officials at Newnan's Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital announced Wednesday their intent to build a new facility.

New tenant picks Creekside Indusrial Park as home

The Coweta County Commission enthusiastically announced Tuesday that a new tenant has purchased a tract in the Creekside Industrial Park.

South Fulton annexation hits snag

A mistake on a map could cause south Fulton annexation organizers to start from scratch.

Church members prepare for fall festival

The Sharpsburg Baptist Church membership is heading in several directions at one time.

Developer drops annexation, while Senoia moves forward on Rodkaway Road efforts

Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay confirmed Thursday that Senoia's latest efforts to expand its boundaries by more than 900 acres have been dropped.

Sports

Tennis tournament filled with intense action

The drkoop.com USTA Women's Championships of Peachtree City are continuing through Sunday. The action, so far, has been as intense as the heat. Several players from the area have been faring well in both the singles and doubles play.

Southern All Stars invade Senoia Speedway

Last Saturday, the Southern All Stars invaded Senoia Speedway for a special Late Model Series race. Scott Griffin of Tyrone led for 108 laps until his car could go no further.

Brewers keep on rolling through postseason

The 13 and 14 year old Sharpsburg Brewers recently finished an undefeated regular season and headed to the District Tournament held at Rex Park. The team, managed by Mark Taylor, played four games in five days at the tournament and remain undefeated.

Sports Calendar

Opinion

When a pastor goes off to school, he's not just getting away from it all
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I spent three weeks of June attending classes at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Penn., which required that I be absent from my church on two consecutive Sundays.