Friday, December 29, 2000

News

Several identity theft cases reported by PTC residents; police urge caution

Three cases of identity fraud have been reported to the Peachtree City Police Department in the past two weeks.

Latest killing spree raises questions

In the wake of the latest workplace killing spree to captivate our country, some thoughtful examination is in order.

ECCA plans to ask PTC Council for help in operating a new performance theater

The move to renovate a local movie theater into a performance venue for local theater groups has not been abandoned.

PTC Airport Authority working on master plan for future expansion

The Peachtree City Airport Authority is putting the finishing touches on updating the master plan for Falcon Field so it can accommodate local growth in the coming years.

Search is on to get library funding for youth programs

A bid to expand the Peachtree City Library with a new addition for its children's activities has met with a little hurdle funding.

PTC Planning Commission finalizing update of city's master land use plan

For the past several months, the Peachtree City Planning Commission has been busy working on updating the city's land use plan.

WASA to consider contract to replace three pump stations

At its meeting Wednesday night, Peachtree City's Water and Sewer Authority will likely approve a contract for engineering work to replace three pump stations in town.

Police Blotter

Movies

Newnan Crossing gets low marks

According to a recently released report, one of the state's worst elementary schools is in Coweta County.

Budget to be approved Thursday

Coweta County's proposed budget for 2001 will jump by nearly 10 percent, if it is approved by the Coweta County Commission Thursday.

Growth continues

The growth pace continues in Coweta County.

Wetlands ordinance is proposed

Coweta County is getting serious about protecting its wetlands.

Sports

Clubs and classes to help make New Year's resolutions stick

With New Year's Day just around the corner, many people are contemplating their New Year's resolutions.

Follow your favorite teams on the web

As we now enter the 21st century, it seems only appropriate that we can now follow our interests unabated on the Internet.

Sports Calendar

Carolina Rigging

The Carolina Rig is one of the oldest and most effective fishing methods used by today's tournament anglers in their search to catch largemouth bass. In tournament competition it is one of my more important tools in catching a limit of bass and securing top finishes.

Opinion

Slain DeKalb sheriff-elect was an inspiration for all, regardless of race
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

A few days ago, Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown was laid to rest. By now, nearly everyone who reads or watches television is cognizant of the fact that Brown was murdered, execution-style, in the driveway of his DeKalb County home. The newly elected sheriff was scheduled to be sworn in as the new sheriff of DeKalb County after a bitterly fought campaign. Brown was, by all accounts, an honorable and hardworking man and a consummate law enforcement professional.

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