Friday, November 22, 2002

Commission to take a look at 35 rezonings

Earlier this year, Peachtree City's land use plan was updated by the Planning Commission.

Blood drive in PTC Saturday will help with holiday shortage

The American Red Cross is holding a special blood drive at The Gathering Place in Peachtree City Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Price hike expected for bricks at PTC Veterans Memorial

Persons interested in purchasing a brick to honor veterans at Peachtree City's Veterans Memorial are being urged to do so before a price increase takes effect.

Fleeing motorcyclist caught at roadblock

A Fayetteville man led a sheriff's deputy on a brief chase Tuesday afternoon in north Fayette County after his motorcycle passed another vehicle on a hill crest in a no passing zone, police said.

Reward offered for info on cart thefts near McIntosh

Peachtree City Police are offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of two golf carts parked near the McIntosh High School campus last week.

PTC needs volunteers to hash out teen, youth issues

Peachtree City is looking for up to 200 citizens from all walks of life to help study a variety of issues relating to the city's youth.

PTC police have 3 suspects from Wal-Mart theft

Peachtree City Police have identified three suspects who stole over $5,000 worth of electronics from the new Wal-Mart Supercenter in late October.

Women's Council of Realtors donates $3,000 to All Children's Playground

The Fayette County chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors recently donated a $3,000 check to the All Children's Playground committee to help fund the third and final phase of totally-accessible playground equipment.

Santa to drop in at Falcon Field with gifts for special children

Santa Claus will take time out from his busy North Pole schedule to visit a special group of children at Falcon Field in Peachtree City Saturday, Dec. 14.

Hughes named top New Neighbor for Nov.

The Peachtree City chapter of the New Neighbors League Club selected Faye Hughes as the New Neighbor of the Month for November. The award was presented by NNLC President Mar-ce Bennett during the club's Nov. 7 meeting at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

NNLC honors longtime greeter

The Peachtree City chapter of the New Neighbors League Club recently planted an evergreen tree at the City Hall complex in Peachtree City in honor of longtime greeter Joan Thompson, who retired recently as an area representative for the club.

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Sewer system to be finished by 2004

Senoia residents learned Monday night the city's long-awaited sewer system should be up and running in 2004.

EMC moving to Palmetto

Coweta-Fayette EMC is leaving Newnan to set up shop in Palmetto.

Annexations will hinge on water and sewer capacity

Future annexations in Senoia will depend on the city's water and sewer capacity.

Fashion show coming to Heritage School

The Heritage School in Newnan has chosen 129 models from the area to participate in the upcoming American Girl Fashion Show.

Commission turns down grant

The journey for Odyssey Charter School to open in Coweta County took another turn Tuesday as the Coweta County Commission refused to accept an emergency fund grant for the school.

Pedestrian injured while directing traffic

A Newnan man suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a vehicle's side mirror while directing traffic on Redwine Road Thursday morning, according to police.

Coweta Christmas is Saturday

Two sisters of Alan Jackson have designed a Christmas tree decorated with memorabilia donated by Alan Jackson.

Synagogue dedicated in Fayette

Congregation B'Nai Israel in Fayetteville recently held a dedication service for the first-ever Jewish meeting place on the southside.

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