County sees spike in number of industrial prospects despite downturn in U.S. economy

America's overall economic outlook might not be so rosy, but local economic developers have seen a spike in industrial prospects comparing activity so far this fiscal year to the previous year.

PTC amphitheater staff returns after seven years to renovated office space

The staff of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City now has its own office again.

Bids to dredge Lake Peachtree will be opened next month

The Fayette County Water System is expected to open bids Tuesday, Feb. 11, for the dredging of silt from Lake Peachtree.

Investigation into Twiggs Corner suicide still open but no change expected

Peachtree City police are still waiting on results from chemical tests before closing the case on an apparent suicide that occurred Saturday at a residence in Twiggs Corner, a condominium community.

Minor traffic violation leads police to suspects in Wal-Mart theft

Peachtree City police arrested four people suspected of being involved with a recent theft at the Peachtree City Wal-Mart Supercenter as the result of a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation.

Putt-putt, laser tag and go-carts featured in plan for entertainment center

A group of people with Peachtree City ties wants to build a family entertainment center in a newly-developing area of the city's industrial park.

Police Blotter

Liquor referendum heads to the polls

Voters in unincorporated Coweta County will head to the polls later this year to decide if they want a cocktail with their dinner.

Vistors board slashed to 12 members

The composition of Coweta County's Convention and Visitors Bureau board will change this year.

Grand jury wants services consolidated

Coweta County and its municipalities should try and consolidate some of their local government services.

Deal near to extend TDK Blvd.

It appears that local governments have their financial ducks in a row to get TDK Boulevard extended into Coweta County as an alternate route to Peachtree City's industrial park.

Chess tournament is Saturday

The Coweta County Schools Chess Tournament is set for Jan. 25 at Smokey Road Middle School.

Oxendine urges Georgians to review their coverage during Get Smart About Insurance Week

When it comes to insurance, knowledge is your best policy. That's why Georgia Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners are encouraging consumers to get smart about their coverage during the second annual Get Smart About Insurance Week, Jan. 20-24.

Sports

Tennis program sent five members to Super Nationals

Five members of the Peachtree City Tennis Center's High Performance program went to Arizona over Christmas to play in the Super Nationals. The players are of varying ages and had to qualify for the tournament in different tournaments around the country. Though tennis is an individual sport, there is little doubt that the High Performance program is a team focused on helping each other become the best tennis players they can be.

Basketball teams face tough region competition

Tuesday night's high school basketball games saw Sandy Creek split with Lithia Springs and East Coweta sweep McIntosh.

Lots of local wrestling this weekend

If you like wrestling, be sure to head to the Starr's Mill complex this weekend. Rising Starr Middle School will host the Metro Middle School Athletic League (MMSAL) championships tonight and tomorrow and Starr's Mill will host the Panther Duals tomorrow. On Saturday, there will be eight mats of wrestling action taking place at the two schools.

McIntosh swim teams get big wins

McIntosh High School's swim team hosted a double dual meet against Sandy Creek and Lovejoy last week and defeated both schools.

Lacrosse event in PTC this weekend

The Peachtree City Lacrosse Association will hold the first Box Lacrosse Jamboree tomorrow from 12-5 p.m. at the Kedron Multi-Purpose Rink on Kedron Drive North in Peachtree City. The event will feature several games between youth U14, U12, and high school teams from Tucker and Peachtree City, and two adult teams from Alpharetta will hold an exhibition game between the youth and high school games.

Opinion

Thinking long and hard about who our church is trying to attract
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

"The end of your search for a friendly church."

With 16th birthday looming, days are filled with dreams of car stereos
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The Wife and I went out to a local eatery last week and sat behind a group of teenagers. While waiting for our order to come up, I couldn't help but overhear the engaging conversation at the next table.

Sharing just a few random thoughts as we begin the new year
By PATRICK STAFFORD
Executive director of the Fulton Industrial Business Association

Sharing just a few random thoughts as we begin the new year

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