PTC sewer rates will increase 25 percent for residential customers

To help pay for its impending $17.2 million expansion, the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority is raising its sewer rates across the board.

Tyrone PD passes muster for state accreditation

Tyrone residents can now say they have one of the best "little" police agencies in Georgia.

Buckhead Brewery, ice cream parlor headed to Lexington Circle

Development of commercial parcels at Lexington Circle will be allowed to continue despite the Peachtree City's current development moratorium.

Falcon Field has 90-day deal for leases at new commercial hangar area

A temporary incentive to kick start development at the new commercial hangar area at Falcon Field may well do that before the project's even complete.

Backyard' playground encroaching on PTC greenbelt must be removed

It may be just a children's backyard playground, but to the Peachtree City Council it was part of a significant problem.

Land south of PTC industrial park may be considered for subdivision in future

A 128-acre tract of land off Ga. Highway 74 south of Peachtree City's industrial park will likely become a residential subdivision in the future.

PTC Council may legislate pooper scoopers on paths

In an effort to make citizens more accountable for their pets' actions, the Peachtree City Council is considering an ordinance to require residents to clean up after their pets on the city's cart path system.

Police Blotter

Movies

County's school population tops 18,000

Residents attending Tuesday's Coweta County Board of Education meeting got a clear picture of how fast the county is growing.

Southern Gothic play starts tonight

Tennessee Williams is known for his character-driven plays.

School system begins SPLOST push

With just over a month to go until the election, the Coweta County School System Tuesday laid out the rules for communicating on SPLOST.

Coweta senior is testament to adult education

Wyvonia Solomon's story left many of Coweta County's school board members with smiles on their faces.

Postal worker under investigation

Officials at the U.S. Postal Service confirmed this week that an employee at the Senoia Post Office is under investigation.

Restrooms may be upgraded at city's park

Now that the Blue House controversy has died down, the city of Senoia will go back to doing the everyday things to keep the city running.

Sports

Season ends for some local teams in region tournament

The high school baslketball playoffs have begun. If you win two games, you head to the state tournament. Lose and you go home. Many of your local teams are ready to start the spring athletic season but several teams are still alive, as of the time of publication.

Local roller hockey team at top of standings

If you are a fan of roller hockey, you may want to go to The Cooler in Alpharetta one Saturday night.

Soccer season starts with jamborees this weekend

The winter high school athletic season is drawing to a close, but the spring sports are right around the corner.

Sports Calendar

Opinion

Too many in the ministry have become fascinated with fancy titles
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

From time to time, I read a Christian magazine entitled well, I don't think I'll mention the title of the magazine. On the one hand, I'm afraid Ill get sued and, on the other hand, I'm afraid that people might go out and buy it.

English's move to TV an interesting one, and could be long-term
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

I think I can comment accurately on the subject of "15 minutes of fame." In 1989 I appeared on "Jeopardy!" as a college student, which provided me some extra cash and made me a bit of a name at West Georgia. Now I have a scratchy video tape and a fading 8x10 autographed by Alex Trebek that shows what I looked like with hair. It was a very cool experience.

A clear day before the thunder comes severe weather preparation
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

He said it would be all right to hold on to the end of the extension cord; he was my big brother and big brothers are always right. He said, "No electricity can go through the cord because there's a knot in it, and besides, the end is cut off so all of the electricity has already ran out."

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