PTC Council cuts over $1.3 million in projects from 2003 budget; tax hike may still be in the works

In a lengthy budget meeting Monday night, the Peachtree City Council pared down a potential $1.375 budget increase for 2003 down to $181,000 by cutting a number of public improvement projects.

True crime author to appear at PTC library Thursday

Local readers can meet Georgia true crime author Jaclyn Weldon White when she appears at the Peachtree City Library Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m.

PTC Airport Authority gets grant to seal cracks on runway, apron and taxiways

The weather, plane traffic and who knows what else have left their marks on the paved runway, taxiways and aprons of Falcon Field.

PTC beautification committee seeks more volunteers

Peachtree City's Beautification Committee wants you.

Hwy. 54 overlay committee to meet, make several decisions

The overlay committee studying design and infrastructure issues for Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City will meet Monday night at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Police Blotter

Correction

A front-page story July 17 contained a mistake about an auditorium at Whitewater High School, scheduled to open in the fall of 2004. In fact, the new school will contain an auditorium. The auditorium will be built as part of the $23.3 million construction project, and the new school will open with a completed auditorium. It is the policy of The Citizen to correct errors of fact upon notification.

Voter registration deadline is Monday

Monday is the final day Georgians can register to vote in the Aug. 20 general primary, the Secretary of State's office announced this week.

Movies

Christie's to auction local Gone With The Wind items

Local "Gone With The Wind" collector Herb Bridges will have nearly 5,000 items sold at an auction at Christie's in New York next Wednesday.

Personnel director completes management program

Coweta County Personnel Director Rick Watson has achieved the status of Certified Human Resource Manager following completion of the Certified Human Resource Manager Program administered by the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

East Coweta's newest school is ready for Aug. opening

Willis Road Elementary School has completed final construction well ahead of schedule, and principal Charles Smith is looking forward to welcoming students for the first day of school on August 12.

Senoia Police Department seeking community donations for bear program

The Senoia Police Department wants to get more involved in the community.

County wants more equitable tax distribution

Coweta County met with leaders from its cities last week to discuss a proposed distribution of sales tax dollars.

County shuts off Atlanta water line

Coweta County shut off its water connection with Atlanta last week after a large amount of manganese was found in the water supply.

Sports

Expo for deer hunters this weekend

Georgia sportsmen and women should make plans to attend the third annual South Atlanta Deer Hunter's Spectacular in McDonough to find out all the latest information on making the upcoming deer season their best. Conservation Rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will be on hand at this event to answer questions and allow attendees to test their shooting skills on the Laser Shot System and view items in the WRD Wildlife Trailer.

Get to know your local clubs at event on Saturday

The Fayette County recreation Department will host a "Just for Fun" fair on Saturday, july 20 at the Kiwanis Center on Redwine rd. frm 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Outdoor event scheduled for Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to perform free outdoor concert tonight.

Opinion

If it's legal according to those under the Gold Dome, it must be right
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

So, video poker is now illegal in Georgia. In fact, under the current laws, it is a felony to even possess a video poker machine. Bad news for an industry that purports to have raked in a billion dollars a year in the Peach State.

Frozen dead bodies suggest a sad grasp of what life and death mean
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

As of this writing, the body of baseball legend Ted Williams lies frozen in an Arizona laboratory because at least a portion of his family doesn't seem to get it. This week's episode of the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" television series profiled a young man in Norway who is keeping his dead grandfather's body frozen in Colorado; he doesn't get it, either.

Tips for staying safe during the usual slate of summertime activities
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Yes, 'tis summertime once again. It's time for beaches, sunning, barbecuing, and my favorite - mowing the lawn.

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