Authorities: woman fleeing police through PTC in deadly chase had fraud evidence, outstanding warrants

The Jonesboro woman who led Luthersville police on a deadly high speed chase through Peachtree City Saturday evening had plenty of reasons to run, according to police.

Authority votes to honor former leader by renaming new pavilion

Peachtree City's Tennis Center will likely not be named for deceased community leader Tom Farr.

PTC Mayor, NAACP want answers about magistrate accused of using racial slurs

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown has joined the chorus of those seeking answers about the status of a local magistrate accused of using racial slurs while performing his duties.

I-85 crash kills pedestrian, snarls traffic Tuesday afternoon

A pedestrian from a disabled vehicle was struck and killed on I-85 south in Fulton County Tuesday afternoon, snarling traffic for miles as two lanes of traffic were closed for approximately four hours.

PTC man leads cops to alleged Cobb murder weapon

A stolen weapon allegedly used in a Cobb County murder on July 24 was turned up by Peachtree City Police Monday evening as they assisted Cobb authorities with the investigation.

PTC Mayor: time to look for a new city attorney

Upset with the performance of current City Attorney Rick Lindsey, Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown wants to hire a new person for the job.

Starr's Mill High hosts orientation

Starr's Mill High School will host a student orientation for incoming freshmen, students new to the school and their parents Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. The evening's activities will begin in Duke Auditorium with a presentation by the principal, Sam Sweat.

Union City cop arrested by Fayette Co. for assaulting former girlfriend at her home

A Union City police officer has been arrested by Fayette County sheriff's deputies for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her east Fayette residence Wednesday morning.

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Authorities: woman fleeing police through PTC in deadly chase had fraud evidence, outstanding warrants

The Jonesboro woman who led Luthersville police on a deadly high speed chase through Peachtree City Saturday evening had plenty of reasons to run, according to police.

Annexation tops commission agenda

Senoia's annexation efforts should be a hot topic of conversation at next week's County Commission meeting.

Construction workers trying to beat the bell for school's opening day

With less than two weeks to go until classes start, workers are busy preparing East Coweta's two high schools for opening day.

Tax-free shopping starts around the state today

Tax-free shopping returns to Georgia's retail stores today during the second Shop Georgia! holiday set for this weekend.

Sports

Two ways to take Hunter's Ed course

Don't let the excuse of not having a hunter education course keep you out of the woods this year. There are now two easy ways to take a course -the traditional classroom course or a CD-Rom hunter education course - according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Ticket packages on sale for upcoming NAPA 500

With less than three months left until the new NAPA 500 weekend Oct. 25-27 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, there are three ways to see three great days of racing action. And as the last 88 days count down, the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office has extended its hours to accommodate the rush.

Basketball camp offered next week

The Peachtree City Recreation Department will be offering a Kedron Kids Basketball Camp at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center the week of August 5 through August 8, from 9:30- 1:00pm. This exciting Hoop Camp is for boys and girls ages 6- 11 who want to have fun and learn about basketball.

Opinion

'Are we more or less educated now than we were 107 years ago?
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Could you have passed the 8th grade in 1895?

A tale of two nations: Examples of what's good, and bad, in America
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

Sometimes it seems as though we live in two separate nations within the United States.

When sick, use sure homegrown remedy or risk getting another cat
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Last week, something happened that has only happened three times in my adult life. Now, I know all of the guys out there are laughing, but I'm not talking about that.

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