PTC council declines to invoke term limits for commissions and authorities

The Peachtree City Council has decided not to formally impose any term limits on the volunteers who serve on the city's various commissions and authorities.

PTC Council acted 'appropriately' in its handling of Wal-Mart appeal

The Peachtree City Council appropriately handled the Wal-Mart concept plan appeal instead of remanding it back to the Planning Commission, according to City Attorney Rick Lindsey.

PTC police looking into armed robbery at Bank of America

Peachtree City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the night deposit area of the Bank of America on Crosstown Road last week.

Two former PTC mayors treated at Fayette Community Hospital

Former Peachtree City mayors Fred Brown Jr. and Howard Morgan were both patients in the intensive care unit at Fayette Community Hospital at the same time recently.

Annual Christmas tree lighting Dec. 2 in PTC

Peachtree City's annual tree lighting ceremony will take place at City Hall Plaza Saturday, Dec. 2.

PTC planning flag design contest

Peachtree City will plan a city-wide contest to come up with a new design for a city flag.

Peachtree City Council wants to study idea to air council meetings on cable TV

With costs going down, the Peachtree City Council is looking into what it would take to televise its twice-monthly meetings

PTC Council earmarks land for special needs baseball field

Land has been set aside for a special needs baseball field at Peachtree City's baseball and softball complex on Ga. Highway 74 south.

Adult softball fields may take backseat to other rec projects

A plan to build two new adult softball fields in Peachtree City in the future might be scrapped so the funds can be used for other needs of the Recreation Department.

PTC Council sends transportation complaints to police, city attorney

An overture to regulate transportation companies operating in Peachtree City should first be studied by the city attorney and the police department, council decided at its meeting last week.

Volunteers sought for daffodil, tree plantings

The dates have been set for the Peachtree City Beautification Committee's annual daffodil bulb and tree plantings.

PTC library to host adoption seminar

A program on the various types of adoptions will be offered at the Peachtree City Library Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

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Movies

Sewer system tab is nearly $7 million

It's going to cost Senoia nearly $7 million to get its sewer system completed.

Indians and Vikings host second round playoff games tonight

In region 4-AAAAA playoff action last weekend, the East Coweta Indians (11-0) won their game against the Bradwell Institute Tigers 39-14 and will host Northside High (10-1) Friday night.

Bike paths may be on the way

A recently issued report is indicating an approach for Coweta County to establish a series of bike paths.

Inmates may be paying their own way

Coweta County's prisoners may soon be helping to pay for their incarceration.

County has doubts about greenspace program

Coweta County will participate in the governor's new green space program, but the Coweta County Commission is not sure how successful the program will ultimately be.

Sports

Local woman wins national title in bodybuilding

Peachtree City's Jamie Arion works at World Gym in Peachtree City, building other people's bodies.

Second round of playoffs begins for four local teams

Tonight at 7:30 p.m., 80 teams will face each other for a chance to progress in the state football playoffs.

Opinion

Giving thanks for a special group of caring people: Hospice workers
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

A little over four years ago, it became obvious that my father was dying.

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