Friday, January 18, 2002

News

TDK Components in PTC cutting production, eliminating 100 jobs

TDK Components USA in Peachtree City plans to cut its work force by almost one-third as part of a restructuring plan that will eliminate an entire production line and streamline another.

Officials trying to sniff out source of water odor

Water officials should find out Tuesday why the water in south Peachtree City has recently had a sweet smell that some users have likened to maple syrup, others to antifreeze.

Though husband arrested, prosecutors still don't know how Beverley Watson died

The results of new tests gave Fulton County prosecutors the momentum to present a grand jury with evidence Tuesday that Jim Watson killed his wife, Beverley, according to officials.

PTC gets first two appeals for development moratorium

The first requests for appeals on Peachtree City's development moratorium have already been received by city officials.

Organizers of Memorial Day ceremony seek local items for surprise presentation

Organizers of fourth annual Peachtree City Memorial Day celebration are seeking items from Peachtree City residents to be part of a "surprise" that will be unveiled at the ceremony.

Bricks placed at All Children's Playground

The first set of engraved bricks has been laid at the All Children's Playground in Peachtree City.

Police Blotter

Clarification

An article in Wednesday's edition of The Citizen imprecisely referred to the Peachtree City man whose conviction for underage possession of alcohol was overturned recently by the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Movies

Blue House controversy still swirling in Senoia

It has been less than a month since Senoia's new mayor and council took office, but they're already having to deal with a political hot potato.

County, city squabble over district maps

Columbus may not have had as many problems drawing maps as the Coweta County Commission and the Coweta County Board of Education.

Two new principals picked for next year

The Coweta County Board of Education approved two new principals for the 2002-2003 school year, at last week's board meeting.

Senoia's First Baptist get OK to move

Members of the First Baptist Church in Senoia will soon have a new sanctuary to call home.

Board ponders arts center plans

The Coweta County Board of Education and the city of Newnan met early this morning to try and hammer out final details for the county's fine arts center.

Landmark seniors compete for NHS scholarships

Landmark Christian School seniors and National Honor Society members Ashley Cullop and Julie Van't Wout have been nominated to compete for National Honor Society scholarships sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals

Sports

McIntosh swim team defeats Fayette

The McIntosh swim team had a successful meet against Fayette County High School last Friday. The girls won 118 to 32 and the boys won 85 to 64.

Starr's Mill places fourth at eagle, prepapres for Area duals meet

Starr's Mill's wrestling team competed in the Eagle Classic wrestling tournament at Northside Warner Robins over the weekend. The Panthers placed fourth behind Troup County, Northwest Whitfield and Sequyoah respectively.

Basketball teams prepare for busy weekend

Tuesday night's high school basketball action saw the McIntosh boys and the Fayette County boys win, while the Lady Chiefs and both the boys and girls from Starr's Mil lost.

Soccer Centre hosts tournament on MLK day

The Chick-Fil-A 4 A Side Soccer tournament on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21, at The Soccer Centre is rapidly filling up.

Sports Calendar

Opinion

A little mental lapse that almost left me stranded out in the cold
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Once in a while, I'll do something so stupid that I even surprise myself.

Volunteer firefighters continue to uphold a long and proud tradition
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Ben was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of the alarm and people screaming for help. He looked out the window to see the building at the end of town on fire.

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