Rapson
only PTC council winner with runoff looming; voters shoot down recreation
projects
There
was only one clear winner after Tuesday's elections in Peachtree City:
Steve Rapson, who beat Nancy Faulkner for the post 3 city council seat
by over a 2-1 margin.
Tyrone
boy, driver killed in train collision
A
collision between a minivan and a train in Tyrone Tuesday night has
claimed the lives of a 6-year-old Tyrone boy and a 22-year-old Morrow
man.
County
ponders next move in tax equity dispute
Fayette
County commissioners and county attorneys were expected to discuss their
options in executive session Thursday night (after press time) now that
senior Judge Stephen Boswell has handed the county its second legal
loss in as many weeks.
Lawn
care chemcials found in PTC water supply, though not at dangerous levels
An
ongoing study of lawn care practices and their effects on Peachtree
City's streams has revealed no dangerous concentrations of chemicals
in local waters, although their presence has been confirmed in relatively
small amounts.
Drivers
urged not to block Hwy. 54/74 intersection
Motorists
are being cautioned by police not to block the intersection of Ga. Highways
54 and 74, particularly during rush hour.
Outdoor
burning banned due to dry weather, danger
An
outdoor burn ban has been implemented for Peachtree City and unincorporated
Fayette County, including Brooks, Woolsey and Tyrone.
PTC
Development Authority to discuss search for new amphitheater director
Maintaining
the quality of the summer concert series at the Frederick Brown Jr.
Amphitheater is a top priority for the Peachtree City Development Authority,
which will consider how to hire a new amphitheater director at its next
meeting.
Can-A-Thon
coming to Coweta
The
Newnan Junior Service League is once again teaming up with the Newnan
Food Pantry to bring holiday cheer to the county's families in need.
A tradition in Coweta county, this year's Can-a-Thon is scheduled for
Nov. 27 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. with the dropoff point in the town square.
Peachtree
City Library to observe Veterans Week
The
Peachtree City Library has announced that they will be observing National
Veterans Awareness Week, Nov. 11-17. Events are planned throughout the
week.
Movies
Cleveland
wins mayor's race
In
one of the most bitterly contested elections in years, Councilman Dianne
Cleveland was swept into the Senoia mayor's office Tuesday.
Live
from Senoia....it's a city council meeting
Senoia
residents will get to participate in something Monday that's been a
rarity this fall a City Council meeting.
More
water on the way for Coweta
Coweta
County received good news this week from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Vulcan
loses three of four requests
It
took two votes and a clarification by the county attorney, but the Coweta
County Commission finally decided Tuesday morning to deny the majority
of Vulcan Construction's request to expand its rock quarry on Elzie
Johnson Road.
Ogletree
is named youth of the year
The
Newnan/Coweta Boys & Girls Club has announced that Jamal Ogletree
has been named its Youth of the Year.
Can-A-Thon
is around the corner
The Newnan Junior
Service League is once again teaming up with the Newnan Food Pantry
to bring holiday cheer to the county's families in need.
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