Items sought from residents for special Memorial Day tribute

Peachtree City residents are being asked to donate special items for a special tribute that will be unveiled on Memorial Day to commemorate those who died serving their country or from other causes later on.

Mayor urges PTC Council to think about acquiring land

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown wants outside-the-box thinking from the City Council, particularly when it comes to planning the city's spending priorities.

PTC police nab purse snatchers at Kroger Wednesday morning

Peachtree City Police nabbed two purse snatching suspects Wednesday morning who stole a wallet from a 70-year-old Tyrone woman shopping at the Kroger on Ga. Highway 74 north.

Few tickets left for concert series at PTC amphitheater

Just a few single seats are left for the first series of Friday night concerts this summer at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

PTC mayor supports deal for WASA to service Tyrone's new sewer system

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown supports a proposal for the town of Tyrone to contract with the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority to maintain the town's fledgling sewer system.

Rapson wants to cut PTC's cash reserve goals to stave off projected millage hike in 2004, 2005

If Peachtree City Councilman Steve Rapson has his way, the City Council will lower its reserve goals to help stave off a projected tax increase in 2004 and 2005.

PTC may require training for planning commissioners

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown hopes to strengthen the city's Planning Commission through training requirements.

Commercial hangar area at Falcon Field held up by driveway ruling

Officials from Peachtree City and Falcon Field are trying to settle a legal question that threatens the use of six commercial hangar spaces currently under construction at the south end of the airport.

Children invited to "Bug Day" at PTC library

Girl Scout Troop #251 will host a Bug Day event at the Peachtree City Library Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Park in memory of PTC fire chief will stay in city's plans

It appears that the Peachtree City Council will not abandon its plans to create a park in honor of former Fire Chief Gerald Reed at the location of the former Leach Fire Station at Ga. Highway 74 and Paschall Road.

PTC Mayor wants more info on school impact of proposed rezonings and annexations

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown wants more input from the Fayette County School System on the city's potential rezoning and annexation proposals.

PTC seeks applicants for library commission

Applications for two seats on the Peachtree City Library Commission will be accepted until Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m.

Police Blotter

Movies

SPLOST gets huge win

What a difference a year makes.

County boards the bus

Get ready to board the bus.

Commissioners fire back at PTC mayor

The Coweta County Commission fired a shot Tuesday night at reports the commission is backing off of its support for extending TDK Boulevard.

Businesses are starting to how over tax rate increase

After this year's property reassessments, many Coweta County property owners got a shock when they opened their tax bills and saw how much their bills had increased.

County set new development guidelines

The tentacles of state government control on zoning issues are slowly creeping into Coweta County.

Progressive dinner tickets on sale

The Senoia Area Historical Society is hosting its annual progressive dinner on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

Sports

PTC all stars form friendship on the ice

There is not a lot of ice in Fayette County. Thus, there is not a lot of ice hockey.

Soccer teams get wins, prepare for tournaments

The local soccer teams got big wins earlier this week and any teams are enatering some solid tournaments this weekend.

Opinion

Socialization of property laws coming to our corner of the world
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

One of the great myths of American society is that citizens are allowed to own property. It's true that Americans may negotiate contracts for the acquisition of land, may take out loans and mortgages, and may even hold a deed.

Snakes can be sneaky and scary even when they're fake snakes
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

It's springtime once again. The birds singing, frogs are croaking, bees are buzzing, and snakes well, snakes are just snakes.

New community initiative will make young ladies' lives even better
By PATRICK STAFFORD

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend "A Pageant With a Purpose" the Miss Georgia Teen of Excellence 2002 pageant. While I confess that I was already an advocate of the program, I came away even more impressed with its organizers and participants.

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