Friday, January 24 , 2003

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.

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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.

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