Crash with tree claims life of Fayette woman Wednesday

A Fayette woman who died Wednesday morning when her car veered off Ga. Highway 85 near Lisbon Road may have lost consciousness moments before the crash, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

CCSU gets presence in Peachtree City

Clayton College and State University's new home at the Peachtree City Tennis Center was broken in with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

Westpark evacuated for morning gas leak

Businesses at the Westpark Walk shopping center were evacuated as a precautionary measure while emergency officials investigated a natural gas leak in the area Wednesday morning.

Authority takes a hard look at tennis center, amphitheater budgets

Faced with an edict from the City Council to pare down its dependence on hotel-motel tax funds, the Peachtree City Development Authority hashed out its budgets for the city's amphitheater, tennis center and economic development program at a special meeting Monday night.

PTC mayor repays city for secretary taking his daughter to golf camp

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown has repaid the city to compensate for the time a secretary took his daughter to golf camp when he had a conflict with his personal and city schedules.

Public invited to open house for PTC's new burn building

An open house and dedication for the Peachtree City Fire Department's new Training Burn Building will be held Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Leach Fire Station on Paschall Road.

Help needed for PTC oral history program

Peachtree City residents are being invited to help conduct an oral history program on the city's unique background.

PTC Rotary Club adopts Picnic Park for cleanup

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has officially "adopted" Picnic Park through the city's Adopt-A-Park program.

Volunteers sought for PTC positions

The City of Peachtree City is accepting applications for several volunteer positions for its authorities and commissions.

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Movies

CCSu kicks off theater season with Bradbury musical

The Clayton State Theater, with a professional cast and orchestra, will premiere renown science fiction writer Ray Bradbury's only foray into musical theater, "The Day It Rained Forever" this weekend at 8 p.m.

Backyard Association discusses accents at next week's monthly meeting

As charming as southern accents can be, the Backyard Association meeting will take a look at accents of a different kind this month. Anna Thompson, owner of "The Potting Shed" in Newnan, has created a garden legacy using wonderful and whimsical garden accents. Thompson will share some of her newest and most delightful innovations from her shop and in her garden. And yes, she will do it with her charming southern accent.

Rockaway development is booming

With development coming from three sides, the intersection of Rockaway Road and Ga. Highway 74 in southwestern Fayette could become one of the busiest areas in the county.

School look to hike millage rate

The Coweta County Board of Education will hold its first public hearing next week to discuss raising its millage rate.

County set to lower millage rate

For the 10th year in a row, the Coweta County Commission will lower the millage rate for property owners in the county.

Jewell fired from Senoia Police Department

Senoia's highest profile police officer was quietly relieved of his duties Sept. 19.

Health office headed for eastside

Residents in eastern Coweta County will soon have a satellite health center office to call their own.

Sports

Starr's Mill faces Lovejoy in sixth week of football season

There are several home games in the area tonight, including a homecoming game and first true home game of the season for McIntosh, but none as big as the match between Starr's Mill and Lovejoy.

Opinion

Notice anything different about my face?
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

For the third time in my life, I have a beard.

Still learning to manuever through this Teen-o-centric universe
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

You say you don't feel like your life's complete 'til someone tells you just how inadequate, antiquated, and stupid you really are? Do you enjoy being argued with, talked back to and told constantly that you don't understand? Can't wait to know how wrong you are about "like everything"? Enjoy repeating yourself three or four times before someone answers, "Uh what. Did you say something? I wasn't listening." Did you ever want to talk to someone who has the right answer for everything?

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