WASA plans for expansion

Peachtree City's Water and Sewerage Authority will proceed with plans to increase sewer capacity by expanding its sewage treatment facilities and beginning a program to apply treated water to local golf courses.

Council places 'big box' rules on hold

A proposed ordinance to limit the location of large retail stores in Peachtree City will get a few more revisions at the request of City Council.

Lexington Commons changes presented to Planning Commission

A plan to increase the number of residential units and shrink the overall commercial space at the proposed Lexington Commons multiuse development was presented to the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night.

Hospital names three board members

The Fayette Community Hospital Board of Directors recently held its first meeting of the new fiscal year, welcoming three newly appointed members Hulett D. Sumlin, Joel Cowan Sr., and William T. Cook, M.D.

Adopt-A-Park program is working in Peachtree City

Peachtree City's parks are staying clean thanks to help from local residents, groups and organizations who have adopted 14 parks and tot lots, the Recreation Department has reported.

Changes suggested for car care center

The Peachtree City Planning Commission has suggested several changes to a proposed concept plan for a new car care center that will be located on Dividend Drive near Paschall Road.

Armed robbery sentence reversed

The Georgia Supreme Court has reversed a ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals regarding a man convicted for armed robbery in Fayette Superior Court in 1997.

Two arrested for Fayetteville church scam

An apparent scam designed to bilk at least three local churches possibly more out of over $1,000 has landed two East Point residents in jail.

Just in case: railroad emergency plan devised

Local emergency officials have compiled a plan for responding to potential train derailment disasters and the potential release of hazardous materials.

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Tax bills are in the mail

Residents checking their mail this week may have discovered Coweta County's annual present property tax bills.

Candidates look to Senoia's future

With less than two weeks to go before the Nov. 7 General Election, local politicians are gearing up to get their message to the public.

Parish solemnly dedicates new home

"Draw together at one table, all the human family; Shape a circle ever wider, and a people ever free. Let us bring the gifts that differ, and in splendid varied ways; Sing a new church into being, one in faith and love and praise." Text: Delores Dufner

Water restrictions continue

Although Coweta County receieved some much needed rain earlier this fall, outdoor watering restrictions will remain in effect through the winter months.

Senoia youth competes in teen pageant

Christina Lee Pullen of Senoia is competing this weekend in the Nationals 2000 Miss Junior Teen Atlanta pageant competition.

Newnan Utilities moves into Tyrone

Before long, Newnan Utilities may have to change its name.

Commission turns down radio tower zoning

The Board of Commissioners turned down a rezoning request by Spectra Site Broadcasting Group to place a 1,154-foot radio tower on property west of Roscoe Road between Creekview subdivision and Pine Hill Street.

Newnan First Baptist schedules Fall Festival at Coweta fairgrounds

First Baptist Church of Newnan will have a Family Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4-5 p.m. at the Coweta fairgrounds located off Temple Avenue in Newnan.

Sports

Lady Chiefs continue to dominate the region

They did it again.

Great games on the gridiron this week

The high school football season is winding down and some teams are playing for postseason positions. The games tonight promise a lot of intensity and great football action.

Sports Calendar

Opinion

'Silent' soccer? Throw obnoxious ones off field, but let fans yell
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

A gentleman at church last Sunday was telling me about a strange phenomenon occurring in youth soccer circles these days. Somewhere, somehow, someone came up with the bright idea to have "silent soccer games."

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