Friday, January 17 , 2003

PTC officials dispute former mayor's claim they wasted money meant for roads

Peachtree City officials have responded to a critical letter to the editor from former mayor Bob Lenox that blames current mayor Steve Brown for spending money that could have been used for road projects such as the extension of TDK Boulevard.

PTC, Tyrone armed robbery suspect strikes elsewhere

No arrests have been made yet of the man who robbed two Fayette convenience stores at gunpoint last week of money and cigarettes.

Cost for Lake Mac reservoir spillway could skyrocket

A potential change to the plans for the Lake McIntosh reservoir project could drive costs up by approximately $2 million.

Brown unsure but upbeat about new authority deal

Although he feels the creation of a sports and entertainment authority to run Peachtree City's tennis center and amphitheater is a step in the right direction, Mayor Steve Brown said he still unsure about the proposed makeup of the new authority.

National aircraft parts business relocating to PTC

An aircraft parts supply business that takes "fly-in" traffic will relocate to Peachtree City's Falcon Field in the near future.

Cities approve resolution supporting construction of TDK extension

All of Fayette's city governments have signed off on a resolution supporting the "timely construction" of the extension of TDK Boulevard from Peachtree City into Coweta County.

PTC library answering call of Hispanic community by learning the language

To better serve Peachtree City's growing Hispanic community, two staffers at the city library are taking Spanish lessons so they can help field questions from those patrons who speak little English.

Police Blotter

Correction

Due to a computer malfunction at the Peachtree City Police Department, seven individuals were erroneously listed in the police blotter that was printed in the Jan. 10 edition of the Peachtree Citizen Review.

Movies

Board violated 'spirit of law' in electing chairman

After conducting a secret ballot vote, Rick Melville was elected chairman of the Coweta County School Board Tuesday night.

Council nixes idea of donation to hall of fame

The city of Senoia will not be a sponsor of the Coweta County Sports Hall of Fame.

Board hits the road this year

The Coweta County School Board decided Tuesday night to maintain the tradition of holding their meetings at the county's schools.

More stop signs headed for Senoia?

Does Senoia need more stop signs?

Day spa wants to help abused women

From one of the most unlikely places to find discussion of domestic violence and abuse begins a story of helping hands and healing hearts.

Cost for Lake Mac reservoir spillway could skyrocket

A potential change to the plans for the Lake McIntosh reservoir project could drive costs up by approximately $2 million.

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