PTC Council considering removal of city attorney, withholding funds to Development Authority

The formal investigation into the Peachtree City Council "bogus contract" scandal has hardly begun.

Authority contract changes presented to PTC City Council members at meeting

The "real story" behind the contract scandal in Peachtree City comes down to a by-the-book interpretation of a motion the City Council unanimously approved at its June 7 council meeting last year.

East Point city attorney picked to investigate PTC contract controversy

The Peachtree City Council has appointed an attorney to investigate contracts between the city and its airport and development authorities that were signed last year by former Mayor Bob Lenox.

PTC Council shrinks cash reserve to hold off future millage increases

Hoping to keep Peachtree City's millage rate stable in future years, the City Council has shrunk its cash reserve goal.

Refreshments will be served at PTC's Memorial Day tribute

Spectators at Peachtree City's Memorial Day celebration Monday morning will be served refreshments this year thanks to the generosity of local businesses.

PTC home surrounded by new church is rezoned for office use

A rezoning has been granted for the owners of a home on the corner of Robinson Road and Stagecoach Road that is being surrounded by a church campus.

Early retirement now an option for PTC police and firefighters

Peachtree City now has another tool to recruit and keep police officers and firefighters: a public safety retirement program.

Vacation policy approved for tennis center, amphitheater employees

Employees of the Development Authority of Peachtree City now have an official policy to follow for vacation and sick leave.

A Harley Davidson motorcycle is up for grabs in a raffle to benefit Fayette County Special Olympics.

Tickets are now on sale for Fayette Players and Community Theatre's summer production, "The Sound of Music."

Cinemark Theatre's Movies 10 in Fayetteville will make this summer fun and cool with the "Summer Movie Clubhouse", beginning on May 29.

County starts debate on justice center

Now that the money's there, the Coweta County Commission is moving forward in building the county's new $39 million judicial complex.

District attoney's budget passes muster

Coweta County District Attorney Pete Skandalakis left the County Commission chambers a happy man Tuesday night.

Water service back to normal

Residents in South Fulton and Coweta counties are breathing a sigh of relief after last week's water scare.

City wants speed reduced

The Senoia City Council has decided to slow down traffic on Amey Street.

Sports

Thursday Thunder starts up again next week

There will be mascot showdowns, lawnmower races and sprint car exhibitions. There will be NASCAR Winston Cup ticket giveaways. There will be a biker night, a disco night and a Luau. And of course there will be the nine classes of thrilling Legends, Thunder Roadster and Bandolero racing that the community has come to expect.

Opinion

Let's remember who's elected, who's appointed
By CAL BEVERLY
Publisher

Let's all take a deep breath.

A look in the eyes that can only come from those who were there
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I must have been about five years old when I saw him sitting on a float during the July 4th parade on a terribly hot day in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was the most ancient looking man I had ever seen; yet there was a presence and dignity about him.

A great summer of tree riding (and meeting insurance deductibles)
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Big Brother James and Neighbor Thomas were considered to be the responsible kids by all the parents in our neighborhood. If anything had been broken, if anyone got hurt or was in trouble - they were always the ones responsible. Case in point: Big Brother James and Neighbor Thomas' idea of fun in The Forest.

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