Candidates square off at forum

With thunder rolling in the background, more than 100 residents turned out Tuesday night to see if any fireworks would occur at the Peachtree City Rotary Club's Candidate Forum at the Wyndham Hotel.

Man faces charges for beating pregnant girlfriend; babies later delivered stillborn

A Fayette County man could face charges for the deaths of two unborn babies after he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend at their residence last month, according to police.

Reward offered for info on auto shop burglaries in PTC

Peachtree City police are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for several burglaries at the same local automobile store.

PTC police working armed robbery case

Peachtree City police are investigating a reported armed robbery of a local man at his residence last week.

Charity softball game between two country stations to benefit Fayette Field of Hope

Kicks 101.5 FM and Eagle 106.7 FM are challenging each other in softball this Sunday in hopes to raise money for Fayette Field of Hope.

Another signature restaurant announces new PTC location

Another unique restaurant offering is making its way to Peachtree City.

PTC mayor cites self for violating ethics rules, apologizes in letter

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown is apologizing for apparently violating the city's ethics ordinance Wednesday morning as he tried to juggle his tight schedule.

Rapson, Lenox agree: no need to waste more money on ethics debate

Peachtree City Councilman Steve Rapson and former mayor Bob Lenox can agree on something: neither man wants to "waste" city funds to continue their debate over whether Rapson violated the city's ethics code.

Police Blotter

Movies

Opening day numbers could top 18,000 students

If history is any indication, more than 18,000 students will be in Coweta County classrooms when school starts Aug. 12.

Confusion reigns in school choice issue

With less than three weeks to go until school starts, some parents in Coweta County remain confused over which school their children will attend.

GWTW collection fetches more than $300,000

This time out, the Yankees were a lot kinder to the South.

Band is getting in the swing of things

While most students have not even begun to have thoughts of getting back to school yet, the East Coweta Marching Indians have already hit the parking lot. The students have started their ritual of having nightly practices to begin learning their music for this year's show, which will include excerpts from "Riverdance," as well as working on their marching technique.

Sports

Peachtree City Lacrosse Club promotes sport with events for aspiring players

Boys and girls rising fifth grade through high school are invited to attend one or all the following free Peachtree City Lacrosse Association events in the coming weeks. Lacrosse is hailed by many as the fastest game on two feet.

Luncheon for college football fans next week

Make no mistake about it college football rules the South. Fans follow the recruiting season and spring practices with as much tenacity as they do the regular season. If you are a true college football fan, you will not want to miss the 2002 College Football preview Luncheon next Thursday.

'Its About Sports" event is latest Family Fun Day

Children and their parents are invited to head out to Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Saturday for a Family Fun Day. Taking place on the fourth Saturday of each month, Family Fun Day has a number of activities centered around a theme. This month's theme is "It's About Sports."

Southside Seals presents Swimmer of the Year awards

The Southside Seals Masters swim team is proud to sponsor two annual awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments in swimming by members of the Fayette County swimming community. The 2002 winners of these awards will be honored at a ceremony Aug. 2 in Peachtree City.

Opinion

'Balcony people' are a great encouragement
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

He was struggling mightily in his attempts to learn karate. The problem was not his athletic prowess or his ability to learn the skills. His problem was himself. He was his own worst critic and he was brutal.

As dangers to children increase, so do the responsibilities of parents
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

It's often difficult in this day and age, but we try to have some kind of routine at our house, especially in the evening. Our son's development depends upon it (not to mention his parents' sanity).

Construction of 'Cliff Condos' made much work for the laundry lady
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

All kids love dirt, and growing up in the South we were no exception. We rolled around in it, dug many a cave in it, had the great dirt-clod battle of '76 with it, and some of us even ate it, but Mom hated it.

An update on a new project to help young ladies in South Fulton
By PATRICK STAFFORD

A few months ago I wrote about a program the Fulton Industrial Business Association had just established in conjunction with The Housing Authority of Fulton County called "A Few More Steps." It is designed to work with young ladies (age 12-17) residing in public housing and participating in the Section 8 program in Fulton County, and help them take a few more steps in the right direction by exposing them to monthly activities and wholesome attractions throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. Additionally, the program provides firsthand experience regarding career paths and education options for the participants.

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