South water treatment plant back on after contamination scare last week

With the latest round of tests on Fayette County water showing no contaminants, officials have begun to draw water out of the Flint River again.

Authority officials agree to help with hotel-motel tax shortfall

Officials from Peachtree City's development and airport authorities have assured the City Council they are taking steps to trim their budgets in light of the downturn in the city's hospitality industry.

PTC Council studies possible jail deal to resolve funding issue

It appears as if officials from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Tyrone are close to an agreement on how the county will provide jail services for the municipalities.

Bluegrass Blast tomorrow night

The third annual Fayetteville Bluegrass Blast will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, at Sams Auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m. and all tickets are $8. The show will benefit the Fayette County High School Select Chorus. Phone Jack Masters at 770-961-5974.

Joyride has consequences for underage driver in PTC

A 14-year-old girl out for a joy ride Monday faces serious charges after speeding away from a Peachtree City police officer at Harmony Village Apartments.

PTC man arrested for pointing gun at wife

A Peachtree City man was arrested last week for pointing a handgun at his wife during a domestic dispute.

PTC man arrested for kidnapping his girlfriend last week

A Peachtree City man was arrested last week for kidnapping his girlfriend at knifepoint from his residence at the Summit Apartments.

Speeding on cart path will net fine in PTC

Although the new electric cars approved for use on Peachtree City's cart paths have a high-speed "street" mode, it could turn out to be costly for anyone caught using it.

Memorial Day organizers update requirements for "surprise"

April 15 Set as Deadline for Submissions

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Movies

City's sewer bill: $17,000 a month

Senoia's City Council got a crash course Tuesday afternoon of the cost in being in the sewerage business.

Debate on home rages in Senoia

Things are not turning out for Senoia's new City Council like it had planned.

Senior tax relief is set for a March 19 vote

The Coweta County School Board's Senior Tax Exemption referendum is on its way to the March 19 special election ballot, following Governor Roy Barnes' signature of local legislation approving the ballot question last week.

Commercial development will feature a variety of trees

By the time the development is finished, Senoia will have a very upscale entrance to the city.

Arts center grounbreaking set for Feb.

The Coweta County Board of Education and the city of Newnan finalized a joint property agreement last week, which outlines the responsibilities of the two governments for construction and management of the joint site for the school system's Fine Arts Center and the city's Conference Center, on Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan.

Sports

Starr's Mill's swim teams defeat McIntosh

Starr's Mill and Mcintosh's boys and girls swim teams faced off at the Kedron Aquatic Center last Friday. The Panthers came away with the win after the boys defeated McIntosh 169-109 and the girls won 155-123.

Patriots and Chiefs get wins on Tuesday

All of the local basketball teams were in action on Tuesday night and the results were mixed. McIntosh's boys and girls and Sandy Creek's boys and girls swept their games, while Starr's Mill's boys and girls lost their games.

Rising Starr places second in MMSAL wrestling championship

The Metro Middle School Athletic League had their league wrestling championships last weekend. The league consists of the six middle schools from Henry County and five from Fayette County. Henry County Middle School placed first but Rising Starr Middle School, which won the county meet the previous weekend, placed second and Whitewater Middle School placed third.

Opinion

Learning about twelve-step programs from firsthand experience
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

It has been almost two months since I announced to my congregation that I was attending meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. No, I'm not an alcoholic. In fact, the amount of wine that I consume in a year (primarily at Holy Communion) wouldn't fill even one small bottle. And, for the record, I don't drink beer or any of the hard stuff. I do probably have an addiction to Diet Coke and a good carrot cake is my downfall.

Take note of how much time you have left and who you will affect
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The visit to the doctor did not go as I had planned; he told me some disturbing news.

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