Roads closed, rerouted during PTC road race

Peachtree City residents should be aware that the annual Peachtree City Classic Road Race Saturday morning will cause some inconvenience in getting around town.

City looking at alternatives to crowded jail

With overcrowding at the Fayette County Jail a key issue in the past few days, Peachtree City is looking at ways it can alleviate the problem.

Festival to focus on Japanese culture

The Japanese American Friendship Society will have a festival at Glenloch Park in Peachtree City Sunday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Wrapper a $100,000 winner

A local youth is cashing in on his hunger after unwrapping a candy bar that made him a $100,000 winner.

Outdoor storage rules headed to City Council

The Peachtree City Planning Commission has given its stamp of approval to the city's proposed outdoor display ordinance.

Health Department needs help from PTC to continue inspections of public pools

The Fayette County Health Department wants to continue responding to health complaints at all public pools.

Council, Planning Commission oppose south retail center

Both the Peachtree City Council and the Peachtree City Planning Commission are opposing an 80-acre commercial development that has been proposed for Ga. Highway 74 south adjacent to the city limits.

Planning firms sought for PTC transportation study

Peachtree City is looking for planning firms to take on its ARC-funded study of transportation issues in the northwestern area of the city.

Planning Commission changes industrial land to O-I

While the Peachtree City Planning Commission is updating the city's land use plan, it has decided to change the recommended zoning for land that's currently earmarked for industrial use in the city's northwestern corner.

Current, former Fayetteville city managers sued for harassment

A former City of Fayetteville employee and a current employee have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the city, former city manager Michael Bryant and current city manager Joe Morton.

Subdivision planned north of Wynnmeade

The West Village area in Peachtree City may get one more new subdivision on an 80-acre tract north of the Wynnmeade subdivision.

Beautification committee to meet Oct. 16

Peachtree City's Beautification Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center at 202 Kedron Drive.

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County to purchase water from Atlanta

Coweta County took the first step Tuesday toward eliminating any worries about the county's future water supply.

County explains airport takeover

The Coweta County Commission Tuesday afternoon finally explained why it took control of the Airport Authority earlier this year.

Airport could house Cessna facility

Newnan-Coweta Airport may soon have something that no other regional airport in Atlanta has.

County relieves Senoia of water responsibilities

The city of Senoia can now open up its water plant easier.

Senoia opens its doors

Several historic homes and churches of Senoia will be hosting a tour of homes tomorrow.

NCT presents farce this weekend and next

One can envision seedy misdoings in Paris.

Sports

Lots of great football in store for fans this weekend

The chill in the air makes it the perfect weather for football.

Chiefs sweep county cross country championships

The Fayette County Cross County Championship was held at Sandy Creek High School on Tuesday afternoon and all four county high schools competed. McIntosh's girls and Fayette County's boys were the favorite to win, but anything can happen in sports.

Many repeat winners last week at Senoia Speedway

Covington's J.R. Hardy led from start to finish for his first win of the 2000 racing season in the Alan Vigil Southlake Ford 50 at Senoia Speedway Saturday evening.

PTC Classic held this Saturday

The annual Peachtree City Classic Road race, sponsored by the Peachtree city Running Club, will be run this weekend. The races, a 5K and a 15K, are open to the public and registration is still available at the pre-Race Expo on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Wyndham Peachtree Executive Conference Center.

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Opinion

For all the things they quietly do for you, say thanks today to your pastors
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

October is nationally recognized as "Clergy Appreciation Month." You may not be aware of that because most ministers are responsible for the communication that gets to their congregation. And most ministers are extremely reluctant to publicly proclaim, "Hey, it's Clergy Appreciation Month! So appreciate me already!"

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