Fayette man accused of murder free on bail from Fulton Co. jail

Accused murderer Jim Watson became a free man Wednesday as he was released from the Fulton County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

PTC gets grant to purchase Drake Field

Peachtree City has been approved for a $241,000 grant to protect greenspace through the purchase of the Drake Field area between City Hall and Lake Peachtree.

Romeo named new director of amphitheater

Donna Romeo has been named the new director of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

PTC to host college tennis tourney in May

The Peachtree City Tennis Center has signed a two-year contract to host the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' national championship tournament beginning in May.

Cable work resumes; citizens can complain on PTC web site if necessary

AT&T Broadband officials have been given the go-ahead to resume work on Peachtree City's cable system upgrade after the company met several demands from city officials last week.

Changes to PTC land use plan approved by commission; will be forwarded to City Council

Recommended land use changes for certain tracts and subdivisions on Peachtree City's land use plan have been approved by the Planning Commission.

Herndon story to be featured at PTC library for black history month

The Peachtree City Library has several activities planned for February in honor of Black History Month.

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Movies

Blue House decision could come Monday

Maybe Monday will be the day that Chuck Smith learns the fate of his piece of property.

Planner doesn't want warehouses on highway

If Coweta County planner Robert Tolleson has anything to do with it, the County Commission will not allow the spread of mini-warehouses on Ga. Highway 34 west.

Blake Bass named assistant superintendent

A long-time Coweta educator has taken over as assistant superintendent for the Coweta County School System.

Retired Navy vet Johnson is pastor at New Mt.Carmel AME Church in Sharpsburg

The Rev. Edward Johnson has been appointed the new pastor at New Mount Carmel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg and says he is embarking upon a program of renewed spiritual growth and outreach.

Reader says let Blue House owner sell property

I think it is about time the Senoia Historical Society puts their money where their mouth is or shut up and let Chuck and Carla Smith get on with their lives.

Sports

Patriots and Tigers get wins while Panthers and Chiefs lose

It was all or nothing for the local basketball teams on Tuesday night. Fayette County High School and Sandy Creek High School's boys and girls basketball teams won their games, while McIntosh and Starr's Mill's teams lost.

Swim teams and wrestling teams prepapre for county and area tournaments

Our local swimming and wrestling teams will face off this weekend as they prepare for the upcoming state tournaments.

Organizational meeting for adult softball league on Tuesday

An organizational meeting to set the 2002 Spring/Early Summer Adult softball program has been set for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center.

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Opinion

Dealing with advancing age and reflecting upon the blessings of God
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I was a bit nervous as the day approached. Birthdays used to be a day to be anticipated, relished, and enjoyed. That, of course, was a number of years ago.

She's got something to show her kids but what will they think?
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

I was a bit nervous as the day approached. Birthdays used to be a day to be anticipated, relished, and enjoyed. That, of course, was a number of years ago.

Skis on water and on snow can lead to interesting adventures
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

"Oh, come on, Rick, try it you'll have fun," my friend said. Many great adventures have started this way, some of which have ended up with a visit to the local hospital.

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