Judge OKs secret talks with city, county governments by dismissing Citizen suit

A Superior Court judge has ruled that local governing bodies did not violate Georgia's open meetings laws by meeting in mediation sessions that were closed to the public upon the order of another Superior Court judge.

Legal bills for PTC authority disputes will top $40,000

Peachtree City's legal bills relating to the contract dispute between the city council and its development and airport authorities is just short of $40,000 so far.

PTC council must decide whether to renew city manager's contract

Rumors are swirling about the employment status of Peachtree City's city manager, but no public officials are commenting on the record about the issue, which has not been discussed publicly by the City Council.

Fayette continues to outdo state on SAT

While Georgia has taken a beating this week for its statewide performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, Fayette County students are scoring well above the state and national averages.

PTC officer arrests burglary suspect at gunpoint in bar

Peachtree City Police caught a suspected serial burglar red-handed early Thursday morning as he struck another commercial business in the city.

Braves honor PTC woman for playground fund-raising efforts

A Peachtree City woman was recently honored with the Atlanta Braves Foundation's Community Leader Award.

PTC police alert public to burglary scam incidents

Peachtree City police are warning residents not to fall for a burglary scam operated by two individuals in the area on three separate occasions recently.

PTC mayor orders stop on help to Airport Authority

Wanting to increase revenues at Falcon Field, Peachtree City's Airport Authority is anxious to get an access road paved to new hangar sites it has built.

Plan in place for 12 commercial buildings along north side of Hwy. 54 West

A schematic plan is now in place for commercial development on the northern side of Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City.

NTSB: Wrecked plane's left engine failed during stall

Moments before a light plane crashed to the ground just south of Peachtree City Saturday morning, the pilot had been practicing stall maneuvers, according to officials investigating the accident.

Correction

A story in last Friday's Peachtree Citizen Review incorrectly explained a dispute between a man charged with feticide and his then-pregnant girlfriend.

Police Blotter

Movies

West Nile Virus found in Sharpsburg

Coweta County officials confirmed this week that the deadly West Nile Virus has been discovered in the county.

SAT scores on the rise

Coweta County students scored higher on this year's Scholastic Aptitude Test, but are still lagging behind neighboring counties.

Labor Day weekend means it's time to go to Powers' Crossroads

Around these parts Labor Day Weekend is synonymous with Powers' Crossroads, three festivals in one, located on the grounds of the historic Powers' Plantation. Entering its 32nd year, Powers' Crossroads combines some of the highest quality artistic work from all over the United States, a plethora of good food and a weekend full of music and entertainment.

Senoia elections go uncontested

This year's election season in Senoia will be a sharp contrast to last year's bitterly contested races.

Sports

High school football season starts tonight

If preseason football scrimmages are called jamborees, the opening weekend of high school football for the 2002 season could be called a "humdinger of a hootenanny." The local football teams start the season by playing some big games against some top-notch opponents.

Volleyball and softball teams off for long weekend

The local volleyball and softball teams have the long weekend off. They will return to action by next Wednesday with some intriguing matches lined up.

Speedway offers up long weekend of excitement for racing fans

Senoia Speedway announces a Labor Day weekend special.

Opinion

What's in a name? When it's the name of a church, it can be a lot
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

"How did that church get that name?" I often wonder.

Fun and games, winners and losers, on the old school playground
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The last thing I remember was someone running into me and hitting the ground hard. "Playing games is just part of growing up," Coach said as he helped me get to my feet. "There's always a winner and a loser when you play a game. Now get back in there and try not to get hit!"

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