PTC ethics board 'admonishes' Councilman Rapson

In a grueling 4-hour long hearing Thursday night in Peachtree City, the city's ethics board voted 3-2 to "admonish" City Councilman Steve Rapson for technical violations of the city's ethics ordinance. The two charges had been filed by former Mayor Bob Lenox.

Tom Farr dead at 60

Thomas E. Farr, 60 ­ honored leader in the Fayette County business community, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Peachtree National Bank, elder at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City, Rotarian ­ died at his home Wednesday, apparently of natural causes.

Clowns respond to girl run over by float in PTC July 4th parade

When an 11-year-old girl was run over by a trailer in Peachtree City's Fourth of July parade last week, the first emergency unit on the scene was a bunch of clowns.

Relocating utilities for Hwy. 54 widening to be costly

Before Ga. Highway 54 West is widened to four lanes in Peachtree City, it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to relocate utilities currently in the area.

Peachtree Skate on the way out ... auto body shop to replace it

An auto body repair shop will replace Peachtree Skate on Clover Reach in Peachtree City now that the city's Planning Commission has signed off on the plans.

New PTC fire tower proves its mettle during blaze

The newest weapon in Peachtree City's firefighting arsenal debuted last week during a blaze at Interlochen Drive.

Police Blotter

Clayton State presents free DNA forensic science seminar series

Crime scene meets classroom July 15 to July 19 as six forensic science experts converge on Clayton State's campus for a DNA Forensic-Science Seminar Series. All lectures are free and open to the public.

True crime author to speak at PTC library

Jaclyn Weldon White will make a return appearance at the Peachtree City Library on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. to talk about her latest book, "The Empty Nursery," a true crime book about the 1992 kidnapping and murder of seven-month old Haley Hardwick in Lawrenceville,Ga. White, a former Juvenile Court Administrator, has provided in-depth insight into the case from two very different perspectives. On one hand the reader is privy to the police investigation and on the other hand can experience the anguish the Mother is going through.

Free goat raising seminar in August

The Middle Georgia Goat Producers will sponsor a "Goat Basic" workshop on Saturday August 10, in Perry, Ga. at the Houston County Extension Office, located at 733 Carroll Street. The meeting will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and will end by noon. The following subjects will be covered during the morning session: fencing, housing, browse, medications, selecting goats.

Movies

Senoia tabs Canerella as new police chief

Senoia has a new top cop on the beat.

School choice comes to Coweta

Parents at five Coweta County elementary schools could opt to send their children to different schools this fall.

Brown wants Hwy. 74 widening as main road focus

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown believes TDK Boulevard should be extended to help some traffic problems in Coweta County.

Courthouse design firm named

Atlanta architecture firm Rosser International has been retained to design the Coweta County Justice Center.

Sports

Soccer centre offers camps, adult league

The Soccer Centre will host a Speed Training Camp from July 15 through July 19 at The Centre. The camp will be for boys and girls from 7 through 18 years old. It will again be directed by Mr. Wiley J. Liley, a certified personal trainer.

Brooks bears have a place to play and NFL stars hosting a camp

The BrooksArea Recreation Department is gearing up for an exciting football season with the Brooks Bears. Finally, the Bears will have a place to call home with the completion of its football facility, located on the 85 connector in Brooks. The field will have the latest high tech lighting and even air conditioned locker rooms.

Opinion

State law changing to help defrauded fathers in paternity situations
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Last May, the state of Georgia enacted legislation that would allow a man to stop paying court-ordered support if DNA tests prove that he is not the father of the child in question. Although this seems like a genuine no-brainer, the decision has set off howling in some circles. Most states make it extremely difficult for men to disestablish paternity once they have acknowledged it.

Lying has become commonplace in government and corporate world
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

Does anybody tell the truth anymore?

Peter Pan was right after all; growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

"I'll never grow up! I'll never grow old! I want to stay a kid forever!" Peter Pan said, and he was right.

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