Friday, October 19, 2001

Kathy Cox to run for Ga. school chief

Fayette State Rep. Kathy Cox will seek the office of state school superintendent in the next state election.

Airspace restrictions due to terrorism hurt aviation economy at Falcon Field

Restrictions on airspace surrounding Hartsfield International Airport have reduced the total number of flights out of Peachtree City's Falcon Field ... and have cut the airport's fuel sales accordingly.

Rapson, Brown lead pack in PTC campaign fundraising

A routine examination of campaign disclosure forms filed with Peachtree City indicates that Post 3 City Council candidate Steve Rapson has received the most contributions, $3,875.

Tests not back on powder which forced evacuation of post office

Tests on a powder found on several packages that forced the evacuation of Peachtree City's Post Office Monday morning have not come back as of The Citizen's press time Thursday afternoon.

Authority making plans to renovate old offices of PTC amphitheater

The Peachtree City Development Authority is planning to renovate the former offices of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater.

PTC Council, Mayor candidates will be questioned by high school students

Peachtree City mayor and City Council candidates will face a much younger audience Thursday night at a candidate forum which will be hosted by local high school students.

Authority finalizes deal for Drake Field: $1.25 million

The Peachtree City Development Authority has closed on a real estate deal to purchase the Drake Field area (between City Hall and Lake Peachtree) from Pathway Communities for $1.25 million.

Festival, BBQ set for Saturday

The Ebenezer United Methodist Church is having its Fall Festival this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a yard sale outside and plants, crafts and cake sales in the Fellowship Hall.

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Property values soar as appraisal notices arrive

Many Coweta County residents got sticker shock when they opened their mail this week.

School officials may adopt new redistricting policy

Coweta County school officials may soon adopt a policy for redistricting.

New literary tradition has helped from Newnan company

The Georgian Terrace Hotel announces the Atlanta debut of The Spoken Word, a nonprofit series of speaking engagements open to the public that feature premier literary and performing arts talents in a thought-provoking and intellectual forum.

Zoning issue postponed

The Coweta County Commission delayed a controversial zoning decision Tuesday night after one commissioner received some last-minute information on the proposal.

Shakespeare gets the royal treatment in "The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)"

Two complaints that get thrown at the work of William Shakespeare consistently is that his material is long and boring. Not any more.

Auto show set for Grantville

This Saturday, antique, classic and collectible vehicles from around the state will converge on downtown Grantville for the city's sixth annual Antique Auto Show.

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