Friday, September 27, 2002

PTC ethics board rules mayor should repay city for secretary's time on trip

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown must repay the city for the estimated 30 minutes a secretary spent to drop off his daughter at a golf camp this summer, the city's ethics board ruled Wednesday night.

Commercial-residential rezone on PTC southside approved by planning commission members

A combined commercial-residential zoning for 125 acres on the southern border of Peachtree City off Ga. Highway 74 was approved unanimously by the city's Planning Commission Monday night.

LUC rezoning voted down by commission

A request for a limited use commercial rezoning for residential property off Ga. Highway 74 North in Peachtree City was voted down by the planning commission Monday night.

Sitting in driver's lap, standing on cart illegal on PTC paths

Golf cart drivers in Peachtree City have a few new "rules of the road" in addition to the recent change that allows 15-year-olds, in some circumstances, to drive unchaperoned.

Fayette woman completes GED program

A Peachtree City woman recently became the first adult education student in Fayette County to complete two programs offered locally by Griffin Technical College.

PTC Library offers online help service

Peachtree City residents with library reference questions can get live advice and assistance online Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

More funds authorized for crack sealing project at Falcon Field

To compensate for higher bids than expected to fix pavement cracks at Falcon Field, the Peachtree City Airport Authority has approved spending an extra $350 to perform the preventive maintenance.

PTC honors outgoing city attorney for service, committment to job

Peachtree City's outgoing City Attorney Rick Lindsey was honored during last week's council meeting as Sept. 20 was proclaimed "Richard P. Lindsay Day".

PTC man gets 90 more days to knock down part of wall in greenbelt

A Peachtree City resident has been given an additional 90 days to remove a portion of a retaining wall that was built in a city-owned greenbelt in his backyard.

Men convicted for snatching woman's wallet at PTC Kroger

Two Fulton County men were convicted Tuesday of robbery by sudden snatching for stealing a wallet from an elderly woman at the Peachtree City Kroger on Ga. Highway 74 North in March.

Jury finds man guilty of battering woman

A former Brooks resident was found guilty Tuesday of simple battery and cruelty to children for an altercation with his long-time live-in girlfriend during an argument at the couple's residence in June of last year.

Auction for Alzheimer's next week

Newnan Hospital and Beaulieu Convalescent Center are raising funds for the Alzheimer Association's upcoming Memory Walk, scheduled for Oct. 5, with an auction Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3-6 p.m. at Beef O'Brady's in Peachtree City.

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College classes could be headed to Coweta

Students at Coweta's Central Education Center could soon be earning college degrees.

County may get StormReady designation

As Tropical Storm Isidore visits Coweta County this week, the county is waiting for final recognition as StormReady.

Commercial-residential rezone on Peachtree City's southside could lead to Rockaway Rd. fix

For months, Senoia's Mayor Dianne Cleveland and the City Council have been looking for a traffic fix at the intersection of Ga. Highway 74 and Rockaway Road.

Lake Mac public hearing set

A public hearing about the proposed construction of a new reservoir lake for Fayette County will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

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