Friday, March 8, 2002

News

Tyrone asks WASA to run sewer system

The town of Tyrone is asking the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority to consider maintaining its fledgling sewer system.

Expansion of Gathering Place in PTC set; officials hope for lower bids on project

Now that the Peachtree City Council has given the go-ahead for the expansion of the Gathering Place, recreation officials are preparing to send out a second round of bids for the project.

Mediation ordered in O'Keefe lawsuit

A federal lawsuit against Peachtree City and one of its police officers is headed toward mediation.

Holt honored by Holly Grove AME

As part of Black History Month at Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. David Morrow presented a plaque to Gerri Holt in recognition of her outstanding service and exemplary commitment to the church and her community.

Brown: maintaining quality growth is important to Peachtree City

Peachtree City's challenge for the future is to maintain its quality growth and to enhance its standards instead of letting them lapse by the wayside, according to new Mayor Steve Brown.

Library patrons honored

Marie Washburn, vice chair of the Peachtree City Library Commission, honored Eugene Miller and his wife, Donna, for their contributions to the library.

Design changes could be coming from DOT for Ga. Highway 54 widening

Peachtree City officials are trying to get the Georgia Department of Transportation to tweak its design for the widening of Ga. Highway 54 West from the intersection of Hwy. 74 to the Coweta County line.

Commercial rezoning request to be heard by Planning Commision

A proposed commercial rezoning for land at the former entrance to the Wynnmeade subdivision will be considered by the Peachtree City Planning Commission at its regular meeting Monday night.

Extension granted for electric vehicles on PTC path system

Low speed electric vehicles can still be used on Peachtree City's path system despite the fact that the state is not issuing auto tags for them as originally planned.

Annual easter egg hunt set for March 30

Local children are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Optimist Club of Peachtree City Saturday, March 30.

Police Blotter

Movies

County wants answers before it board the bus

Before Coweta County commits to any express bus routes, it needs more answers.

City wants traffic relief at Rockaway Road intersection

One of the biggest challenges facing many Senoia commuters is the intersection of Ga. Highway 74 and Rockaway Road.

Arts center construction begins

Before long, Coweta residents will have a new home for the arts.

Sewer system may be delayed

With less than three weeks to go until its latest deadline for expansion of its sewer system, the Senoia City Council received a surprise Monday.

Library committee causing consternation at commission

A newly formed library committee has caused one Coweta County commissioner to change his vote from a previous meeting.

Sports

Local soccer teams in midseason form

Though temperatures the early part of this week didn't feel spring like, the local soccer teams showed they were in midseason form.

Panthers tennis team nabs two wins

The Starr's Mill boys tennis team is off to a solid start.

Opinion

Sept. 11 hero's faith revealed to the world in recent Newsweek story
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Nearly everyone has heard the famous word of Todd Beamer from the ill-fated Flight 93 of Sept. 11, "Let's roll." Those words seem to have been a rallying cry for the nation and have been quoted by such notable as George W. Bush. But that's not the whole story, as Chris Swanson, administrative assistant at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Penn., has noted in a recent article:

Some voters can do the most amazing, and most confusing, things
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

The voters are really confusing me.

With sinks and car seats, it's most important to read the instructions
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

"What about the instructions?" My wife asked.

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