Rec commission wants to name playground after volunteer Holt

Peachtree City's planned playground for children with special needs will likely bear the name of the local resident who spearheaded the fund-raising campaign to build the facility.

PTC charter being reviewed for possible format changes

Peachtree City's city charter is being reviewed so it may be updated in the near future.

New PTC flag will be designed by firm, not contest, though public input sought

Instead of having a citywide contest to design a new city flag, the Peachtree City Recreation Commission wants to hire a professional design firm to do the job.

Fire destroys couple's home on Goza Road

A Fayette County couple is homeless for the holidays after a fire destroyed their manufactured home on Goza Road Tuesday night.

PTC offices close at noon today, re-open Tuesday

Most city offices in Peachtree City will remain closed for the holidays from noon today through Monday.

Lenox: County rezoning for retail center on 74 South will hurt PTC

Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox is not pleased with the Fayette County Board of Commissioners decision to grant a commercial rezoning for a 28-acre retail project that borders the city on Ga. Highway 74 south.

Council names three people to board terms

Three Peachtree City volunteer boards will start the new year with one new member each thanks to appointments made by the City Council earlier this month.

Amphitheater needs few sponsors for summer concerts

Only two or three new sponsors will be needed for the annual summer concert series at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

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Cold temperatures in store for tonight

Although snow flurries were expected to end last night, the super-cold weather will be sticking around the Fayette County area today, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.

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Holt gave much to community

As someone who is prone to burrow into the hide of those in power who act without a sense of community or more towards private or relational interests, it is time to go 180 degrees in the other direction. I am speaking of the death of Peachtree City resident Mr. Luther Holt.

Sumner Road needs to be paved

There has been too much talk and not enough action on getting Sumner Road paved. Sumner Road is a disgrace for Peachtree City.

Senoia's top cop calls it quits

Senoia's police chief, Ben Thomas, sent shockwaves through the town Tuesday when he resigned from the force.

Commission speks out on clerk's charges

The Coweta County Commission stepped into the fray last week over the indictments of recently elected Clerk of Superior Court Mary Jane Thompson.

Sheriff accuses county of fuzzy math

Sheriff Mike Yeager made it quite clear Tuesday how he felt about the budget proposed for his department by the county's staff.

Water contract approved

The city of Senoia gave final approval Monday night to a modification in its water contract with Coweta County.

Sports

The bike of the future today

Remember how thoughts of the 21st century led to visions of amazing inventions? Now that we're here, the current technology is amazing, but it leaves a little to be desired.

Starr's Mill swim team loses in close meet with Salem

The Starr's Mill swim team entered last Saturday's meet against Salem High School with a record of 2-1. After 17 events, the Panthers held a small lead and hopes to improve to 3-1 before the holiday break. Salem edged out Starr's Mill, though, 276-260, leaving the squad at .500.

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Opinion

Yes, Virginia, there really was a Santa Claus, first known as Saint Nicholas
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

There really is a Saint Nicholas! Nicholas was born in the year 271 A.D. in Patras in Asia Minor. In his youth, Nicholas was intensely interested in the Scriptures and had very little time or inclination for childhood games and boyish pursuits. When his parents died and left him a substantial inheritance, young Nicholas had no desire to keep the legacy for himself and determined to dispose of it secretly.

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